CategoriesBread/Baking Breakfast/Brunch Dessert
Chocolate, Almond and Goji Berry Bars
I love almonds. But now with the drought in California, eating them is making me feel a wee bit guilty. One little almond consumes a gallon of water. And together,
Author: steve
CategoriesDrinks
Appalachian Island Wah-Hoo!
My brother-in-law, Cheyenne, only gets back to our little state about once a year. But when he comes up for vacation, it’s like a little vacation for us too. This
CategoriesAppetizer Breakfast/Brunch Mexican Salad Vegetarian
Chipotle Lime Lentil Salad: It’s a Slow Heat
We all have our own versions of food as “pick me ups.” Whether it’s soup when we’re fighting off a cold, cayenne to warm up, or ice cream to celebrate
CategoriesSalad
Homemade (No-Mayo) Ranch Dressing
When we were first dating, Jedd and I could talk for hours about things we loved and disliked. We both love the Beatles and Rolling Stones. We both dislike mayonnaise.
CategoriesAppetizer Breakfast/Brunch Holidays/Events Salad
Roasted Orange and Cranberry Salad with Mozzarella
I’ve been obsessed with oranges and lemons lately. Every morning for breakfast I’ve been eating an orange, and following it up with a glass of lemon water. For dinner, I’ve
Homemade Soft Pretzel Rods with Spicy Cheddar Onion Dip
I love homemade pretzels. Whether they’re rods, bites or twists, they’re the perfect warm and savory snack. Or a meal, in the case of this recipe. Hello, fifty pretzels! Hello,
CategoriesAppetizer Condiments/Spices Vegetarian
Homemade Tahini: The Easiest and Most Delicious Paste You’ll Make
For Christmas I received a small food processor as a gift from my cousin. It’s amazing. And the first thing I made with “Baby Blue,” was homemade tahini. Tahini isn’t
Blackened Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
If you’re in the mood for a slightly spicy soup and you have some leftover chicken, this is the meal for you. It’s loaded with blackening spice, wild rice, chicken
CategoriesAppetizer Breakfast/Brunch Dinner Side Dishes
Tabouli with a Parsley Lemon Puree
With the addition of our new mini food processor,“Baby Blue” to our kitchen, I’ve been having a ball making super small batches of things. From pesto to salsa, it’s actually
CategoriesAppetizer Breakfast/Brunch Salad Vegetarian
Avocado Salad with Grapefruit and Lime Vinaigrette
Considering the name of this recipe, you might be wondering why there’s not a photo of a grapefruit in the photo. Funny story. If you’re a multiple pet owner, I’m
Lemon Pepper Steak with Red Wine Shallot Sauce
Going through the freezer a couple of nights ago looking for an elusive bag of green beans, I stumbled on a grass-fed piece of steak that Jedd bought at the
Self-Soothing Chicken Noodle Soup
I think that most people have a favorite version of chicken noodle soup. Whether it’s their grandmother’s recipe – or they add a cup o’ water to some condensed soup
CategoriesCheese Dinner Lunch Sauces Vegetarian
Herbed Lasagna with Oregano Puree
There are two ways you can make this dish: The easy way or the fun way. Of course to me, “fun” sometimes means taking a couple hours to make it
CategoriesAppetizer Vegetarian
Southwestern Kale Chips
Everyone knows that kale is remarkably good for you. But, here’s a lesser known fact, kale chips are incredibly addictive. You know that old ad campaign for a certain potato
Turmeric and Lemon Artichoke Chicken
Hello January, you old so-and-so of a dark and dreary month! We have a couple of tricks to minimize your 4:30 darkness, and barely breaking 15 degree days. First, we
Barley and Endive Salad with Parsley Pesto
My father-in-law is vegan, and he eats a decent amount of tofu. In fact, I never really enjoyed tofu until he made me his signature dish. He mixes together a