Good food feeds the soul
Strawberries are in peak season here in Portugal. So, I couldn’t resist popping some in the oven to make Balsamic Roasted Strawberries with Pink Peppercorns. I served it over a no-bake lemon cheesecake for dessert over the Easter holidays. This recipe is so freaking easy. …
Okay, I’m just going to say it! Massaging kale to make it tender for kale salad is 100% silly. Instead, save the massage for yourself and make my Kale Salad with Apple and Persimmon tossed with a Lemon Dressing. I created this salad for a …
I used to LOVE pineapple upside down cake – until we realized I was allergic to pineapple. Yep, seriously, I am allergic to pineapple. Weird one, I know. Regardless, it’s left me without a replacement for that ooey, gooey yumminess that only upside-down cakes can …
Growing up, I was not too fond of chicken salad. Mother always added so much mayo. You couldn’t taste anything but mayo when eating her chicken salad. So, it was years into my adult life before I could bring myself even to try making it. …
Originally published May 2017, updated May, 2026. I had bacon jam at a restaurant recently and it changed how I think about burgers. One spoonful of this raspberry bacon jam recipe tastes like decadence — sweet from raspberries, smoky from bacon, spicy from fresno chilies, …
I have the perfect holiday treat for your holiday dinner this year. It’s a Basil-Infused Lime Curd Tart with Cranberry Orange Compote, complete with drizzles of dark chocolate, whipped cream and more fresh basil. Not only is it DELICIOUS but it looks like the holiday on a …
It’s the season of delicious and delightful treats. The trick is not being naughty and overindulging in all the yummy treats. Easier said than done. Recent research from Associated British Foods determines that the average American eats around 7,000 calories on Christmas day. That’s not counting …
My recipe for Whole Grain Salad with Cranberries and Soyatash is great anytime of the year but it does look so seasonal with plenty of red and green for the holidays. It’s also a nice break from all the heavier foods served during the holiday …
I love quick sweet breads. They’re easy to make and perfect for both breakfast or dessert. The trick to is making them just sweet enough without being over sweet, so they pair well with a cup of coffee or tea. And be slightly on the …
Fall is in the air. Making it time for things like a savory Pear and Blue Cheese Tart with Caramelized Onions, Prosciutto and Sage. The temperatures are cool and crisp. Geese are honking high overhead. And fall squash, dried beans, dark leafy greens, apples, and …