Good food feeds the soul
Nothing says summer to me as much as a thick, juicy slab of a perfectly ripe tomato, dressed with nothing but good olive oil, a sprinkle of salt, and a fresh herb…or 2. Rosemary, thyme, basil, or oregano…your pick. The Heirloom Tomato Salad (or just …
White Cheddar Cheez-Its have always been one of my absolute weaknesses. Unfortunately, they’re overprocessed and filled with way too many unpronounceable ingredients, extra fats, sugars, and chemicals found in most store-bought snacks. So, I can’t tell you how happy I was when I realized these crispy …
June is festival season in Portugal which also coincides with the start of sardine season. And Portugal becomes one giant street party. Streets draped with colorful streamers, pulsing with music, laughter, and the irrestiable scent of fresh sardines sizzling over charcoal grills until the early morning hours. Which is …
I orginally shared a Chicken Cacciatore recipe here on the blog back in January 2013, wayyyy before I had visited Italy. But after experiencing it at a hunter’s celebration dinner in Umbria, Italy… I took it down. And now I’m sharing the authentic recipe I …
Updated May 2026 — Originally published May 2022. When the hubby was back visiting his parents in the States, I got serious about finding the perfect black bean burger recipe. Not one of those dense, mushy imposters that leaves you wishing you’d just ordered the …
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. …
Growing up in the Southern US, fried green tomatoes are often on the menu. So, when a gentleman in the local community garden shared some tomatoes from his vines, I couldn’t resist making a batch. Although this recipe is nothing like the fried green tomatoes …
Back in Denver, one of the hubby’s and my favorite places was an Italian restaurant, called Panzano, where they made a lovely fried eggplant resting in marinara sauce that was to die for. So, this week, I’m bringing you my version of the dish – …
Sooooo, what do you make when you buy the biggest head of cauliflower you’ve ever seen? For starters, Moroccan Spiced Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Wraps with a Sriracha Aioli. This recipe is 100% addicted and keeps you coming back for more. Plus, it’s so freaking …
Have you ever made your own crackers? I hadn’t until recently. It’s always been one of those things on my list to do but I couldn’t be bothered because you can always buy such wonderful flavors in the store with no effort. BUT making homemade …