Food Recipes

Prepare yourselves: this homemade caramel corn recipe will make your mouth water! The combination of salty and sweet is irresistible, giving the perfect crunch without the chewiness so it won’t get stuck in your teeth. It’s a great snack for any occasion, whether you just want something to munch on while sitting in front of …

I love all the flavors of fall. I seriously can’t get enough. Then again, I’m hardly alone. It’s hard to miss the pumpkin-flavored everything extravaganza that happens come October. But what if you want to indulge in fall flavors without packing on the pounds? How about Fall smoothies? I’ve started making some amazing fall-flavored smoothies …

The Flourless Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin recipe I shared with you a few weeks ago seemed to be a big hit so I decided to try a new variation: Flourless Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins. Think of silky smooth Maple Cream Cheese Frosting atop marvelously moist Pumpkin Spiced Chocolate Chip Muffins that tickle your taste buds and keep you reaching for …

Have you made Grilled Cheese Sticks and Tomato Soup Shooters for your kids? It’s taken me a few years to get it, but I’ve learned that presentation is everything when serving my children a new food. If it looks fun and appetizing, they’re ten times more likely to give it a go. If it looks …

I first fell in love with Italian caprese salad when I was working at a little Italian restaurant in Portland. The mix of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and balsamic quickly became a favorite of mine. Those flavors meld together like no other and caprese salad quickly became one of those dishes where I just can’t stop refilling …

Enjoy your Sunday brunch without the guilt! These Belgian Waffles are soft and moist on the inside, but crisp on the outside. Brighten them up with a drizzle of fresh strawberry syrup and a swirl of fresh whipped cream and they are to die for. You would never guess that they are gluten free, sugar …

These Strawberry and Mascarpone Mousse Cups are irresistible. The strawberry mousse is made with fresh strawberries reduced down into a puree and then folded into whipped cream to give it a pure and intense strawberry flavor. The mascarpone cream is rich and decadent. The two mousses combined in one bite is just heavenly. Layer the mousses …

Remember when the Whole30 and the 21 Day Fix were all the rage? Let’s forget about those for a moment and make gluten free cookies. I’m sure some steadfast folks are still with it, but I was totally derailed once I found out I was pregnant. I need my carbs. My sugar fix. Even though …

Eight years ago, I married into an Italian family. And thus began my introduction into all things pasta, fine cheeses, herbs and of course, local chicken: like the kind today’s sponsor, Foster Farms, offers. Italian has always been one of my most favorite cuisines, but I didn’t learn the true art of Italian cooking until watching …

Do any of you have a grandparent living with you? Multi-generational living can be quite a blessing, and in our case, it definitely is! My mom moved in with our family over the summer and now that autumn has begun, she and I are on top of our meal planning game. Last week, she whipped …

Did you know that October is officially National Vegetarian Awareness  Month? And October 1st is National Vegetarian Day. Woo-hoo! Given the fact that I’ve been a vegetarian for 12 years and now a vegan for 2 years, I’m all about this day! Today I’m sharing five delicious, mouth watering vegetarian recipes for you to try …

I love coffee. You love coffee. The world loves coffee. You’re probably drinking a cup (or two) of coffee as you are reading this. In honor of National Coffee Day, and because you can never get enough, I’ve rounded up 5 unique ways to get your coffee fix. Iced Coffee Popsicle – A chic way …