We have four rhubarb plants and I can’t keep up. I love rhubarb so it is a good problem to have, but I am always trying to think of new ways to use rhubarb. I’ve made cobbler, crisp, bread, sorbet, French toast, and applesauce with our rhubarb-just to name a few. My new favorite rhubarb recipe is this Honey Roasted Rhubarb.
I often have a hard time remembering to eat breakfast. My morning always seems to get real busy, real fast. But, I find if I can blend up a quick nutritious smoothie, then I can sip it while on the go!
This banana almond and oat smoothie is pack with protein, vitamins and nutrients to get your day moving. It makes you feel satisfied, and ready to start your day!
In my family, you simply cannot consume enough guacamole. I don’t make it often, but when I spot avocados at a fair price, they are difficult to resist. I just know how excited my kids and husband will be to kick back with a giant bowl of homemade guacamole. This authentic recipe does not require great skill in the kitchen so don’t fret…you’ll have it made in under ten minutes. I add the serrano pepper when the guacamole is being served to adults, but when kids are present, I skip this step so they’ll eat it. Although, if you want more for yourself, maybe add it anyway! Ha!
One little tip re: avocados…always buy one or 2 more than what the recipe calls for. Avocados are so unpredictable and you don’t want to be left without the star ingredient at show time!
These vanilla cupcakes with sugared violas are a pretty little dessert with a delicate detail your Mom (or anyone else) will love. Even if you don’t make them for Mother’s Day, they’re something sweet to serve for any celebration. Continue reading “recipe: vanilla cupcakes with sugared violas” »
Cinco de Mayo is in a few days, and if you are still looking for a festive dish for the holiday, I have a great one to share!
These veggie tacos are a great light alternative to a regular taco, but they don’t lack in flavor! They taste incredible, and the slight sweetness of the roasted butternut squash gives it a unique flavor!
So, give these a try if you are looking for a fresh, light, and healthy Cinco de Mayo dish!
Cinco de Mayo is just days away, and I’ve had Mexican flavors on my mind. I can’t get enough of Mexican/Tex-Mex flavors on a normal day, but around this time every year, I especially get a craving.
While cruising through the aisles of my favorite local Asian grocery store, I spotted a handful of fresh passion fruit–a fairly uncommon occurrence. At first glance they didn’t look how I expected them to look, but once I cut them open one of those “ah-ha!” moments occurred. Now that looks like a passion fruit! If you haven’t cooked or baked with passion fruit before, you are really missing out. It’s an incredible ingredient and I’ve never heard anyone say they didn’t like it. The flavor is intense and tropical, which means you don’t need a lot of it to pack a punch.
Here are my favorite passion fruit recipes to get you started. Oh, and if you can’t find fresh passion fruit locally, no worries. I’ve shared a few online sources for passion fruit pureé to get you started!
Quinoa has quickly become a popular whole food these days, and is one of the newest “super foods.” It is an excellent source for magnesium, protein, fiber, and it is gluten free.
Many are becoming familiar with quinoa, and it is becoming a favorite substitute for rice at the dinner table. Read more for a great vegan recipe for quinoa with black beans and vegetables. A perfect, and easy light dinner!
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As much as I love cookies, I have been totally drawn to bars lately. Maybe it’s because I’m lazy – it’s way faster to make a batch of bars than it is to make a batch of cookies – but I think I actually like them more because there is more of the soft center.
These bars – full of chocolate flavor, are spotted with white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. That’s where you get your dalmatian spots! They only take minutes to throw together, and so you’ll be enjoying the fruits of your labors in no time at all!
I can never enough fruit smoothies. This one is especially creamy and sweet, a little mango, a little tangelo, and a lot of health benefits. With a boost of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, flavonoids like beta-carotene and alpha carotene, Iron and Vitamin B6 (all contained in the three main fruits in this smoothie), you’re sure to have a great day when you start it with this creamy treat.
You can even add a handful of spinach, kale or wheatgrass to change the color and give it an even greater boost of health.
Keep reading for the recipe. Continue reading “recipe: mango tangelo smoothie” »
