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I am a multicultural Southern California native with a lifelong passion for entertaining and all cuisines. A retired corporate executive, now loving life as a recipe developer and food blogger.
Micheline
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Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade
Quench your thirst this summer with my Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade. With the perfect blend of tangy fresh lemon juice and luscious blueberries, this fizzy twist on traditional lemonade is not only visually stunning but it’s so refreshing! Made with my Blueberry Simple Syrup, this sparkling lemonade recipe uses only 3 ingredients. Whether you make it for one or for a crowd, it’s a fun way to stay hydrated at your next summer gathering!
Blueberry Simple Syrup and Topping
This Blueberry Simple Syrup is bursting with the sweetness of fresh, plump blueberries. This quick and easy 2 ingredient simple syrup is a 2-in-1 recipe! The byproduct of this tasty simple syrup is a delicious blueberry topping that is terrific on breakfast items, yogurt, ricotta toast, ice cream, and more. The blueberry syrup can be used on so many things, including pancakes, waffles, pastries, and dessert items, and it’s absolutely amazing in cocktails and drinks!
Dragon Fruit Nice Cream
With a unique twist on traditional nice cream recipes, this Dragon Fruit Nice Cream is full of antioxidants and incredible flavor. This healthy non-dairy dessert gets its beautifully vibrant color from frozen dragon fruit (pink pitaya). Bananas provide some natural sweetness, along with a few optional ingredients that kick the flavor profile up a notch! This healthy 5 ingredient dessert recipe is so easy and takes only 5 minutes to make. It’s also vegan, dairy-free, and virtually guilt-free!
Mellow Out Mocktail
Unwind with this delightful Mellow Out Mocktail. Its tart and sweet flavor will have you hooked on the first sip, and leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. With 4 tasty and good-for-you ingredients, there is no reason not to try this quick and easy drink recipe. Red tart cherry juice is known to reduce muscle soreness and improve sleep quality. Prebiotic soda, fresh lime juice, and the secret ingredient are all great for gut health. It’s so good, you might just make this sleepytime mocktail on a regular basis!
Quick Lemony Asparagus
Brighten up your meal with this vibrant steamed asparagus dish! This recipe for Quick Lemony Asparagus is so ridiculously easy, you’ll be astounded how fast it is to make! The bright and lemony flavor makes it a wonderful accompaniment to almost any fish, chicken, or beef main dish. This keto friendly 5 ingredient recipe is prepared from start to finish in less than 15 minutes. This quick and easy recipe is the perfect side dish for a healthy and refreshing meal.
Sparkling Pineapple Mocktail
This delightful Sparkling Pineapple Mocktail is reminiscent of the flavors of a pineapple margarita, without the alcohol. This refreshing concoction is bursting with the juicy goodness of fresh pineapple, a little lime, some orange, a hint of sweetness from my Pineapple Simple Syrup, and a touch of fizz. With all the fresh ingredients, it’s the perfect non-alcoholic treat for the summer season!
Limonada (Brazilian Lemonade)
Quench your thirst and transport your taste buds to the sunny beaches of Brazil with every sip of this Limonada (Brazilian Lemonade). This authentic Brazilian lemonade recipe is made with only 3 ingredients, and is ready to enjoy in about 5 minutes. If you love just a touch of sweetness combined with the tanginess of fresh lime juice, then this light, refreshing, and frothy non-alcoholic drink will leave you coming back for more. It’s the ultimate thirst quencher for hot summer days!
Honey Wheat Country Bread (No Knead)
This Honey Wheat Country Bread (No Knead) recipe is a fantastic option for those who want to make homemade bread without the hassle of kneading. This one pot bread recipe uses a 50/50 combination of bread flour and whole wheat flour, mixed with honey, water, and yeast to create a delicious and wholesome loaf. The result is a crusty country bread with a tender and moist crumb that is delicious warm with just butter and jam. This easy bread recipe is simple enough for first time bread bakers.
Strawberry Negroni
My Strawberry Negroni recipe is a fresh twist on the classic Negroni cocktail. This cocktail recipe combines the sophistication of gin, sweet vermouth, and my Strawberry Infused Campari, which adds a very subtle flavor to this cocktail’s signature bitterness. It is the perfect apéritif to any spring or summer evening meal. A quick and easy cocktail recipe!
Strawberry Infused Campari
If you enjoy a Negroni cocktail, then I think you will love this Strawberry Infused Campari. Fresh strawberries impart a hint of fruitiness to the otherwise bitter taste of Campari, giving this bitter Italian liqueur a slightly softer flavor. This small batch 2-ingredient recipe takes almost no time to prepare and can be made ahead of time, which is great for entertaining. Originally created as a special liqueur for my Strawberry Negroni cocktail, this Strawberry Infused Campari can also be used in many other cocktails.
Tropical Dragon Fruit Smoothie (Non-Dairy)
My Tropical Dragon Fruit Smoothie is filled with fresh and fruity ingredients. Pink pitaya (dragon fruit) gives this smoothie its gorgeous color, but it's fresh pineapple, banana, and coconut milk that give this non-dairy drink its sweetness and tropical flavor. This easy 5-ingredient recipe can be made in less than 5 minutes!
Fresh Pineapple Sorbet (No Churn)
This no churn Fresh Pineapple Sorbet is an easy-to-make dessert that is full of natural sweetness and bursting with flavor. Now that the weather is warming up, this dessert recipe is a healthier way to treat yourself to something special on a hot day. With just three simple ingredients, this dairy-free frozen treat can easily be made ahead of time and ready to serve as a refreshing dessert, or palate cleanser between courses.
Pineapple Simple Syrup
Pineapple Simple Syrup is a delicious way to enhance a variety of dessert and drink recipes. This 2 ingredient recipe is ridiculously simple and can be made in about 15 minutes. Fresh pineapple elevates the flavor of plain simple syrup. With its lovely tropical flavor, this unique simple syrup recipe is delightful in mocktails, cocktails like my Fresh Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita (recipe coming soon), and my Fresh Pineapple Sorbet recipe!
Homemade Oat Milk
This non-slimy Homemade Oat Milk recipe and a little technique takes only 5 minutes to make, and tastes so good! A much healthier and economical choice to store bought brands, this quick and easy oat milk recipe is a delicious dairy-free & nut-free option with no added sugar or fillers. Just 4 ingredients is all it takes to make this delicious nut free milk that is not slimy and grit free! Great for smoothies, breakfast cereal, lattes, and all types of dairy free recipes.
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
These Roasted Fingerling Potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Fresh rosemary, garlic, and herbs are combined with olive oil and fingerling potatoes, then roasted to a perfect golden brown color and texture. A quick and easy side dish that pairs well with almost any main dish. Be sure to make enough, because your family and friends will likely want seconds!
Easy Biscoff Caramel Sauce
Delicious as a topping for ice cream, brownie sundaes, crêpes, and all types of desserts, this Easy Biscoff Caramel Sauce makes everything better. With its delicious speculoos flavor and creamy texture, Biscoff cookie butter adds that extra special touch to a traditional caramel sauce recipe. This Easy Biscoff Caramel Sauce is also the perfect drizzle topping on my Biscoff Apple Walnut Cobbler !
Parisian Hot Chocolate (Chocolat Chaud)
So rich and thick, this Parisian Hot Chocolate (Chocolat Chaud) is as close as it comes to true French hot chocolate. Inspired by the famous chocolat chaud from Angelina Paris, this decadent sipping chocolate is made with dark chocolate, milk, heavy cream, vanilla, and a touch of sugar. Espresso powder is the secret ingredient that brings out the chocolate flavor in this cozy drink. Topped with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, the smallest cup of this delicious chocolate drink will definitely satisfy your chocolate craving!
Classic Irish Coffee
The first sip of this Classic Irish Coffee will have you hooked! This traditional Irish coffee recipe combines extra strong coffee, brown sugar, and Irish whiskey, then is topped with a layer of gently whipped cream. This simple 4 ingredient recipe is so easy and takes only a few minutes to make. Its smooth and slightly sweet flavor makes it the perfect after dinner drink on Saint Patrick’s Day or anytime of year!
Classic Old Fashioned
This Classic Old Fashioned cocktail is made the traditional way with a sugar cube, Angostura bitters, and rye whiskey, plus one small twist. Orange bitters are added to smooth out the flavor of this cocktail to make it even more deliciously drinkable. Garnished with Amarena cherries and a flamed orange peel, this sophisticated and classic cocktail recipe will make you feel like a professional mixologist!
Polynesian Passion Cocktail
Tropical and subtly sweet, my Polynesian Passion Cocktail is deliciously drinkable! Deep, dark vanilla rum combines with passion fruit juice, fresh lime juice, and a touch of grenadine to create a beautifully balanced cocktail that will make you feel like you are in a tropical paradise! Similar to a Mai-Tai cocktail, this Polynesian Passion Cocktail has fewer ingredients, but just as much flavor.