There is nothing like a cup of coffee to jumpstart your day. Needless to say, I’ve had plenty of time to hone this recipe, and as luck had it, I stumbled across two secrets: turbinado sugar and a 3:1 ratio of oat milk to creamer. (more).
This hearty black bean stew was inspired by Feijoada, a stew made of bean, beef, and pork, the national dish of Brazil. But here I’ve added my own touch, like sautéing veggies in bacon drippings and seasoning beans with adobo, saffron, and red pepper flakes. (more).
These savory dates, also known as Devils on Horseback, are far from frightening. In fact, they’re the opposite, ushering in a taste of heaven. Stuffed with honey goat cheese, dried apricots, glazed pecans, and drizzled with honey butter, they’ll be the hit of any party! (more).
With my Citrus, Bacon & Pecan Salad, each bite is a burst of flavors, varying between the crisp crunch of honey-glazed pecans and hickory-smoked bacon, with the creamy accent of goat cheese, all topped off with tangy orange segments and a sweet maple vinaigrette, which (more).
These Honey-Glazed, Toasted Pecans are a prize topping for a salad or a treat in of themselves. With only three ingredients and 8 minutes to make, it will become a staple in your household as they are mine! Try them on my Citrus, Bacon & (more).
With my Freshest Ever Greek Salad, every bite is a burst of flavors—with either a crisp crunch of cucumbers, mixed with a nutty note of black olives and an earthy hint of oregano, or a salty touch of feta cheese, coupled by juicy, sweet tomatoes. (more).
My Roasted Corn and Pepper Salad features twice-cooked corn, once boiled, and once roasted, which gives this dish its rich, buttery flavor. This mouthwatering corn is then given a little kick with the complement of ground black pepper, my secret ingredient. And to round it (more).
My Classic Chicken Caesar Salad is a medley to savor on the palate as each ingredient contributes its own keynote but doesn’t distract from the overall symphony of flavors. On one hand, you have the mild trio of crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, and breaded (more).
These Parmesan-Breaded Chicken Tenders are the perfect pairing with the luscious dressing, crunchy croutons, and shaved Parmesan featured in my Classic Chicken Caesar Salad. Although made with the intention of serving with Caesar salad, these tenders are delicious as a stand-alone dish. They’re like candy! (more).
This Gourmet Caesar Salad Dressing stands apart from all others, with its unique base of sour cream, buttermilk, cream cheese, and mayonnaise, a creamy foundation that’s enriched by hints of nutty Parmesan cheese, tangy Worcestershire sauce, and savory anchovy paste. Give it a try and (more).
These apricot crumble bars are out-of-this-world, with a phenomenal pairing of sweet n’ sour apricots, a nutty almond crust, and a pecan topping that will have you pleading for more. This dessert is one of the reasons that I look forward to summer every year! (more).
This showstopper of a salad is a gorgeous dish to serve with alternating warm and cool tones of orange-speckled apricots and green-dappled celery and chives. Given a chance, it will bring out the artist in each of us! I find this salad as tasty as (more).
This savory English pea soup is a cousin to split pea soup, only you don’t have to mess with a bulky ham hock and lengthy cooking times—what a bonus! In its stead, caramelized shallots, crispy prosciutto, and buttery garlic take the place of ham off (more).
These green chile and cheese pastry poppers will melt in your mouth as the epic southwestern flavors of cream cheese, sour cream, olives, cheddar cheese, and chilies are complemented by flaky, pastry puff sheets. It will be a surefire hit of any party, as your (more).
I was first introduced to this luscious banana smoothie while in the Peace Corps in Honduras. Ever since, it’s been a longtime favorite and is easy to make, taking only 3 minutes to prep and using only 3 ingredients. Plus, it’s naturally sweet, consisting solely (more).
Sometimes I feel that I have the best hobby in the world. What can beat taste tasting margaritas until I hone the perfect combination of sweet limeade, sour lime juice, and briny sea salt? This recipe took various iterations to perfect, but my family was (more).
This nutrient-rich Mexican cobb salad is packed with protein and fiber with over 65 and 27 grams, respectively. Plus, it’s delicious with buttermilk dressing offsetting the smoky achiote chicken, sweet corn, seasoned black beans, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, and mozzarella cheese. What a slice of heaven! (more).
This buttermilk dressing is so delicious that you’ll be licking the back of a spoon! This dressing was a failed attempt at making ranch dressing, but what came out of this experiment was a huge win! Try this dressing on my Zesty Mexican Cobb Salad (more).
Although pearl couscous was invented in Israel, I give this salad a tropical twist with the complement of cashews to a curry dressing. Top it with dried apricots, golden raisins, and shredded carrots, and you’ll have a meal that your family will clamor for more! (more).
This vegan French lentil salad is nutrient-rich in fiber with 31.2 grams per serving and packed with plant-based protein with 32.8 grams per serving. Plus, it is delicious with a sweet hint of maple syrup, apricots, and carrots caramelized in balsamic vinaigrette. It’s a great (more).
Who can’t enjoy seven layers of heavenly chocolate, creamy butterscotch, nutty coconut, earthy walnuts, creamy butter, and a flaky, graham cracker crust, all held together by condensed milk? This bar is a slice of heaven, and once you taste it, you’ll know what I mean! (more).