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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.
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Easy Berry Baked Oatmeal
Full of healthy and yummy ingredients, this Easy Berry Baked Oatmeal will satisfy the pickiest of eaters. My baked oatmeal recipe has the most wonderful flavor and texture with a creamy oatmeal base that combines with the crunch of roasted almonds, and pop of sweet & tart fresh berries. Drizzle with a little pure maple syrup for an easy and memorable breakfast your family will love. It’s gluten-free and can very easily be made vegan!
Vegan Baked Oatmeal (Single Serving)
Our single serving Vegan Baked Oatmeal recipe is gluten-free, and has tons of flavor with a brown sugar pecan swirl! This deliciously decadent breakfast recipe is loaded with old-fashioned rolled oats, cinnamon, chia seeds, banana, and pure maple syrup, to give you lasting energy throughout the day. Treat yourself to an indulgent breakfast this weekend!
Gluten Free Breakfast Corn Cakes
Our Gluten Free Breakfast Corn Cakes are so delicious, and they are dairy-free, too! We made them with a combination of gluten-free 1 to 1 flour, stone ground corn flour, and sweet corn kernels, which give them wonderful texture and extra flavor. When you feel like a hearty breakfast but you want something a little different, these breakfast corn cakes are a great alternative to traditional pancakes. They will give you lasting energy throughout the day!
Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon
Our Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon is a very quick and tasty, savory breakfast. Accompanied with a side salad, it also makes a wonderful and healthy light lunch. Creamy avocado slices are combined with thick sliced smoked salmon and briny capers, which are layered on toasted European-style whole grain bread. We finished it with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice and our homemade Quick Pickled Onions for a European style tartine (open faced sandwich).
Kumquat Cupcakes
These Kumquat Cupcakes have such a bright and fruity, burst-in-your-mouth flavor that hits you on the first bite! They are a little sweet and a little tart, and so very tasty. For the perfect complement, they are topped with a delectable cardamom cream cheese frosting that is seriously addicting. These yummy cupcakes have a unique citrusy flavor that tastes like spring! So if you want a change from the same old cupcake flavors, you must try this recipe.
Ricotta Toast with Kumquat Marmalade
Our Ricotta Toast with Kumquat Marmalade is a sweet and savory treat that will delight your taste buds! This quick and easy 5 ingredient recipe is so simple, and takes only five minutes to put together. We took the ordinary ricotta toast recipe and pimped it up by using our delicious Kumquat Marmalade that has no refined sugar. This nutritious breakfast and afternoon snack has an extra tart and sweet flavor that we think you will love. If you’ve never had ricotta toast, then you are in for a treat! Can be made gluten-free.
Cinnamon Swirl Baked Oatmeal
Our Cinnamon Swirl Baked Oatmeal is a deliciously healthy breakfast recipe that tastes like dessert! Our recipe has less refined sugar, more fiber, and is more flavorful than many baked oats recipes! To make it extra special, we added a brown sugar cinnamon roll swirl, and used a few secret ingredients to make it even healthier. It’s a great recipe for breakfast or brunch, and can also be made ahead!
Easy Baked Eggs with Fresh Herbs & Spinach
Easy Baked Eggs with Fresh Herbs & Spinach turn a few healthy ingredients into a sumptuous breakfast. Baby spinach, fresh herbs, a couple of eggs, and a touch of Boursin cheese are baked into a delicious and crave-worthy breakfast dish. Served with crusty French bread for dipping, this complete breakfast recipe will start your day off right! This healthy recipe is vegetarian, keto friendly, and gluten-free. It can easily be made dairy-free, too!
Easy Chilaquiles Verdes
My Easy Chilaquiles Verdes recipe brings you traditional Mexican comfort food made easy. A few simple ingredients turn into a zesty breakfast that is so satisfying and flavorful. Corn tortillas are lightly fried, then added to scrambled eggs, salsa verde, and pepper jack cheese to make up this quick and easy casserole-like dish that is made directly on your stovetop. Garnish this quick and easy breakfast dish with more salsa, avocado, cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and our version of healthy Mexican crema to create a delicious and hearty breakfast dish just like Abuelita (Grandma) used to make! It also happens to be vegetarian and gluten free!
Healthier Belgian Waffles
These light and fluffy Healthier Belgian Waffles are the perfect choice for a special breakfast or brunch with family and friends. Made the traditional way or our non dairy version, this recipe makes it easy to create thick and delicious waffles at home. These waffles are made extra fancy by using a fleur-de-lis Belgian waffle iron; however, a traditional Belgian waffle maker works great of course. Served with your choice of toppings, these crispy waffles will give you energy all morning without feeling weighed down!
Asparagus, Leek & Asiago Puff Pastry Bundles
Our Asparagus, Leek & Asiago Puff Pastry Bundles are an easy and elegant appetizer to start off your holiday dinner. Sautéed leeks and rosemary asiago cheese are what make these asparagus puff pastry bundles recipe so unique. Combined with fresh asparagus and surrounded by a light and flaky puff pastry, this beautiful show stopper makes an impressive first course when entertaining any time of year.
Dragon Fruit Chia Pudding
Dragon fruit has an insanely beautiful and vibrant color that makes everything you add it to just gorgeous! This Dragon Fruit Chia Pudding is no exception. Our recipe transforms boring chia seed pudding into a tasty and healthy treat that is visually appealing! To give this non-dairy dessert extra flavor, we combined coconut milk, vanilla, pure maple syrup, and cinnamon. If you really want to pimp it up, top it with toasted coconut and even blueberries...so yummy! This chia pudding makes a great snack, or a nutritious meal prep breakfast, too.
Kumquat Marmalade
This Kumquat Marmalade is bright in both color and flavor! It’s tart and sweet, and can be used in a variety of ways. Our small batch freezer jam recipe requires no canning, and uses no pectin or refined sugar! For a treat, try topping some vanilla bean ice cream with slightly warmed kumquat marmalade. If you have never made jam, this is a great place to start!
Chai Spice Bundt Cake
This Chai Spice Cake is subtly spiced and so moist and delicious. The flavors of chai tea infuse this delectably tender cake, to result in a lovely Bundt cake that tastes wonderful on its own, and simply amazing when drizzled with my Quick Orange Glaze. It is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, but it’s so good that it really can be enjoyed anytime!
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
These Lemon Ricotta Pancakes have a beautifully fresh and lemony flavor, combined with a light and creamy texture that will surprise you. With a bright and citrusy flavor, these heavenly little cakes are a bit more refined than your ordinary pancake. They are delicate and tender, and make a beautiful breakfast or brunch dish for the weekend. And, this recipe can easily be made gluten-free!
Glazed Orange Cranberry Bread
Quick bread has never been so fresh and delicious! The first bite is like an explosion of flavor. My Glazed Orange Cranberry Bread tastes like a fresh orange and gets even better when the tart pop of a fresh cranberry bursts in your mouth. This recipe is full of natural ingredients (and a secret ingredient), and topped with a beautiful orange glaze that leaves you wanting more of this zesty and heavenly bread.
Quick Orange Glaze
This Quick Orange Glaze is wonderful on everything from quick bread, spice cake, and sweet loaf, to pastries. With all natural ingredients, this 3-ingredient glaze makes everything it’s drizzled on taste like you are biting into a fresh orange!
Napa Avocado Toast
Our Napa Avocado Toast is a unique twist on the traditional savory avocado toast recipes. This Napa inspired toast brings together fresh avocado, lemon, dried cranberries, and crunchy salt and pepper pistachios, resulting in a beautiful balance of flavors that burst in your mouth on the first bite.
Savory Spinach and Mushroom Scramble
Our Savory Spinach and Mushroom Scramble for two is filled with delicious sautéed vegetables and topped with gooey cheese. This tasty and hearty scramble is so flavorful, you may even want breakfast for dinner. This meal is vegetarian, keto, and gluten-free, and can be made 5 different ways to suit most dietary preferences.
Easy Perfectly Plum Jam
This fresh, perfectly plum jam is quick and easy and done in less than one hour. It’s amazing on toast, waffles, yogurt, and even better served slightly warm as a topping on vanilla bean ice cream.