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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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Simple Cheeseboard
Need a quick hors d’oeuvres idea for entertaining guests with various dietary preferences? This cheeseboard easily satisfies omnivores, vegetarians, and gluten-free diets alike. It’s elegant, quick and easy to put together, and then there is that wonderful assortment of cheeses. You can’t go wrong with a Simple Cheeseboard as an appetizer!
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!
Epic Chicken Nachos
Prepare your palate for the ultimate nachos! This Epic Chicken Nachos recipe is loaded with fresh ingredients, each of which have lots of flavor, and are actually good for you. Instead of standard chips, we used black bean flaxseed tortilla chips to boost the protein, fiber, and flavor of this dish. The result is a sheet pan full of deliciously loaded nachos that can generously serve 4 for a main dish, or 8 appetizer portions. This gluten-free recipe can also be converted to vegetarian!
Potato Tacos (Tacos de Papa)
These are not your ordinary Potato Tacos (Tacos de Papa). Bringing more authentic tastes of Mexico, these tacos de papa have so much flavor! We reduced the amount of oil to make this a little healthier than the traditional deep fried tacos de papa, and increased the flavor in the filling to make them absolutely delicious!
Mild Three Chile Salsa
This quick, smoky salsa can easily be made extra mild or super spicy, and is delicious as a dip or a topping on tacos, tamales, enchiladas, and more. Crank up the heat and use it as a hot sauce for anything that needs some extra flavor! Our 3 step recipe is really tasty and so ridiculously quick and easy, that you will likely never want to buy salsa again!
Instant Pot Steamed Potatoes
What’s the big deal about steamed potatoes? If they are perfectly cooked, these little gems are deliciously creamy, and pretty much go with everything! Our Instant Pot Steamed Potatoes are great to serve with stews, for making potato tacos or smashed potatoes, and as a side dish for any meal. Dress them up however you like!
Healthy Mediterranean Penne
This Healthy Mediterranean Penne is garlicky, lemony, a little spicy, and so delicious! Our recipe uses whole grain penne pasta, fresh broccoli, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, fresh herbs, and more, to make this main dish extra tasty. This healthy and yummy pasta is vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free, and can easily be converted to gluten-free.
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.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Delights
So rich and chocolatey, and exploding with peanut butter flavor, these Chocolate Peanut Butter Delights are ridiculously simple to make and amazingly delicious! All it takes is 10 minutes and 4 ingredients to make these easy and lovely sweet treats. These lovely chocolate treats are vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, keto, and above all, they are divine!!
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.
Spicy Turkey Avocado Panini
Nothing satisfies like this spicy turkey avocado panini when you are craving some comfort food with a kick! Full of flavor and healthy ingredients, this is a delicious change from a traditional hot sandwich.
Instant Pot Garlic Potatoes
What’s not to love about garlic, butter, and parsley? Our perfectly cooked, Instant Pot Garlic Potatoes are garlicky and delicious! This buttery side dish is quick and easy for a weeknight meal, but special enough for company.
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.
Chipotle Mayo
This 2 ingredient recipe couldn’t be easier and it can be made as mild or spicy as you want! Our Chipotle Mayo is quick and easy and transforms plain mayonnaise into a slightly spicy and delicious spread for sliders, sandwiches, and even tacos!
Zesty Honey Roasted Almonds
These Zesty Honey Roasted Almonds are incredibly easy to make and absolutely addicting! They have a secret ingredient, along with just a hint of spiciness. With the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy, they are a healthy and tasty snack. They can easily be made kid friendly, too!
Quick White Bean Ragù
This Quick White Bean Ragù is one of the fastest meals you will ever make. It’s perfect for an easy weeknight meal and believe it or not, it’s done in 10 minutes! This spicy vegetarian white bean ragù is so versatile, it can easily be made not spicy, vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free.
Intensely Chocolate Flourless Cookies
If you are looking for a dessert to win someone’s heart, you must try our super easy recipe for Intensely Chocolate Flourless Cookies. They are so moist and fluffy, you won’t believe they are flourless!
Decadent Chocolate Cream Pie
This rich and decadent dessert is not your standard chocolate cream pie. This no bake pie is super easy and will satisfy the most discriminating chocolate critic.