Along with colder weather and fall approaching, crab apple season will soon be in full bloom. There are many delicious ways to prepare this tiny tart fruit, but my favorite way to use crab apples is by creating dehydrated fruit roll-ups. My neighbor has a huge crab apple tree in her front yard that produces hundreds of gorgeous apples. A …
Zaatar Sweet Potatoes and Eggs
Zaatar sweet potatoes and eggs, inspired by the Mediterranean Shakshouka recipe found in my book, It Begins at the Table, is a nutritious and satisfying start to the day. Hardy diced sweet potatoes and onions tossed in aromatic zaatar and sauteed until tender. Top it with soft poached eggs for a Mediterranean style breakfast the entire family will love. Zaatar …
Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie
Strawberry watermelon smoothie is the latest addition to my smoothie family of recipes but with an extra special twist. Lately, I’ve been experimenting with collagen peptides and discovered this delicious watermelon flavored collagen by Ancient Nutrition. I love the subtle flavor in this watermelon collagen protein. When combined with fresh fruits like strawberries, coconut yogurt and vanilla almond milk, it …
Dairy-free Breakfast Smoothie Pops
I absolutely love a deliciously nutritious smoothie right after my morning workout. Packing my body with loads of fresh fruits and vegetables during the first meal of the day is worth every sip. But there are those days, when I just can’t spend time at the blender before my day starts. That’s when breakfast smoothie pops come in handy. The …
Banana Maple Pecan Cashew Pops
I discovered MALK Maple Pecan cashew milk while at my local coop and decided to give it a try since cashews can be quite expensive and I don’t often use them to make nut milk. The milk is light, creamy, and really lovely in oatmeal, smoothies, as a light coffee creamer, and more. Curious to see how well this milk …
Indian Curry Chickpeas and Spinach with Sour Barberries
Chickpeas simmered in the aromatic flavors of shallots, ginger, and turmeric, then tossed with fresh spinach and sour barberries. The flavor combinations create an Indian inspired salad that pairs beautifully with meat, fish, and poultry.
Spanish Breakfast Scramble
Spanish Breakfast Scramble is a hearty meal packed with flavor and health that can be enjoyed for any meal of the day. What gives this scramble Spanish influence is more substantial use of vegetables, a lighter sprinkling of cilantro, and commonly used spices like cumin and chili powder. This delightful combination gives the soul to the flavor of the dish. …
It Begins at the Table Cookbook Sneak Peak: Homemade Za’atar
Za’atar is an aromatic herb blend that combines a variety of healthy herbs and spices to create an exotic mix of flavors with countless uses. Za’atar is an Arabic word for “Thyme” widely used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking. Although you can find Za’atar in many grocery stores, you will not find the fresh, dramatic flavor that burst from …
Caesar Tossed Roasted Herb Potatoes
Caesar Tossed Roasted Herb Potatoes is a recipe I created after learning to make the most delicious caesar dressing recipe given to me from my friend Laurie who is the owner of the organic cafe Basimo Beach Café. located in Belair Beach Florida. The dressing is so hard to stop eating that I just had to try it on something …
Mushrooms and Shrimp Cajun Black Beans and Rice
Mushroom and Shrimp Cajun Black Beans and Rice was an inspiration that came to me right after I created my DIY Cajun Spice. Since then, I have found endless options for this flavorful spice including this Jamaican inspired dish. It’s always an adventure trying to create a new recipe idea limited by the ingredients available in my fridge. Sometimes it …