Years ago, I learned to make nut cheese and it is still one of my favorite dairy-free recipes, Nut cheese is a healthier alternative to traditional cheese and makes a delicious spread for crackers, dip for chips, sauce on pizza or noodles, and a tasty way to add extra vitamins and minerals in your morning smoothie. Cashews have a buttery, …
Banana Chocolate Collagen Shake
If you haven’t heard by now, amino acids have taken center stage in the world of food and health. The number of people who are actively seeking healthier skin, hair, and nails is growing and so is the number of people who are adding supplements to their daily diets. Because of this, collagen peptides have made their mark on the …
Basimo Beach Sweet Almonds Recipe
Basimo Beach Sweet Almonds is a recipe created by my friend, Laurie, owner of Basimo Beach Cafe in Clearwater Florida. Both sweet and tender, these marinated nuts are my go-to treat when I want a sweet snack on the healthier side. For centuries, many cultures have considered almonds to be healthy and healing to our bodies. This power-packed food offers …
Tamari Ginger Almonds | A Delicious Whole Almond Recipe
Ever have those days where your body is craving something to snack on but you can’t figure out what? Asian inspired Tamari Ginger Almonds are one of those snacks that satisfy whatever craving I am having. The combination of fresh ginger and garlic, salty tamari and sweet Medjool dates cover almost every flavor taste bud in the mouth. Years ago, I …
It Begins at the Table Cookbook Sneak Peak: Arugula with Garlic, Ginger, and Tamari Mushrooms
This is a sneak peek recipe from my cookbook, It Begins at the Table! The earthy combination of garlic, ginger, and tamari-soaked mushrooms create a beautiful balance of autumn flavors next to a bed of peppery arugula and gritty Parmigiano-Reggiano. The pungent taste of these mushrooms is incredibly versatile and pair nicely with grilled steak or fish, in a stir …
Turmeric Bread and Butter Pickles
Life is full, and the days of preserving the summer harvest to enjoy during the long winter month seem to be a thing of the past. In the age of fast food eating and DoorDash where you can order in from a large selection of your favorite restaurants, the desire to can and preserve foods like fruit jams and old-fashioned …
Blueberry Mint Sparkle
Spring is finally here and I’m more than ready make a trade for some recipes on the lighter side. That’s where this refreshing beauty comes in. The combination of sweet organic blueberries, fresh mint leaves lightly muddled, and a splash of ice-cold club soda makes this drink the perfect way to transition out of the cold and into a long, …
Simple Mini Pancake Stacks
Sunday brunch is my favorite meal of the week, especially if it’s a beautiful buffet filled with delicious food. The pleasure of indulging in a relaxing breakfast that does not involve me in the kitchen cooking, or even better, cleaning up, is the way I like to spend my day of rest. But then there are those holidays like Easter, …
Melt in Your Mouth Lemon Butter Chicken
Manny’s Steakhouse in Minneapolis is famous for serving steaks so tender you can cut them with a spoon. That’s tender! I recently took a trip to Florida to visit my friends Laurie for a three-day recipe writing get away. During my stay, Laurie taught me to make a lemon and garlic roasted chicken so tender, just like one of Manny’s …
Garlic Sesame Vegetable Trio
Some of my favorite recipe creations happen purely on a whim. That’s how this dish was born. Creating a dish where all the flavors and textures work in harmony takes imagination to pull together. But when it works, it really works. I try to incorporate global flavors into most of my dishes to experience food from a different perspective. However, …