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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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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.
Kumquat Martini
Our Kumquat Martini is a refreshingly sweet & sour cocktail. This 4-ingredient cocktail is so simple, yet stunning. Ripe kumquats are muddled in a cocktail shaker along with agave or simple syrup, then shaken with your favorite vodka. This icy cold libation is then poured into a sugar rimmed martini glass, and garnished with a few slices of fresh kumquats. What’s not to love about this deliciously fresh tasting cocktail?!
Salmon Piccata
Our Salmon Piccata is absolutely mouthwatering! Pan seared salmon is perfectly cooked, then bathed in a wine, butter & garlic sauce to create a melt-in-your-mouth worthy one pan main dish. Made right in the same pan as the salmon, the piccata sauce is filled with yummy ingredients like white wine, lemon, garlic, and capers. The salmon is then bathed in the buttery sauce to make it deliciously moist, and will leave you wanting more! This recipe is also keto friendly.
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!
Lemon Pesto Pasta with Artichokes
There is nothing more comforting than a bowl full of pasta, and our Lemon Pesto Pasta with Artichokes is no exception. This pesto sauce is bright and lemony, and a complete twist from the traditional garlicky, basil pesto. This easy to make pesto has a unique flavor that is unforgettable. It’s fresh and delicate, and so flavorful in its subtlety that it makes this pasta dish very memorable. Combined with fresh Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, slivered almonds, and a few secret ingredients, this pasta is sure to become one of your family favorites!
Lemony Pearl Couscous
Lemony Pearl Couscous is a quick and easy side dish that makes any meal more interesting. A few simple ingredients turn tri-color pearl couscous into something really special. Sautéed with fresh lemon zest and shallots, this Israeli couscous has a savory and lemony flavor that will make you want seconds. This healthy side dish is surprisingly low in calories, and offers a more unique, and almost boba-like texture than traditional couscous. And, it’s great served with vegetables, and chicken or fish. Can easily be made vegetarian or vegan.
Marvelous Margarita
Our Marvelous Margarita is so smooth and deliciously refreshing. It’s perfectly balanced, so it’s not too sweet, not too tangy, and just right! Made with only the best ingredients, this on-the-rocks cocktail recipe is sure to please. Finished with a chili salt rim, this delightful margarita might easily become your go-to recipe for margs! This single serving cocktail recipe can easily be made for a crowd, so keep it on file for Game Day, Cinco de Mayo, or your next social gathering.
Easy Jalapeño Poppers
A traditional appetizer for a game day spread, these Easy Jalapeño Poppers bring delicious taste to this simple make ahead recipe! With a lightness and flavor that is not always found in the deep fried version of jalapeño poppers, our Easy Jalapeño Poppers are baked with panko breadcrumbs to make them crispy on the outside, and a secret ingredient to make the filling extra creamy and yummy. Easily customized to make them mildly spicy or extra hot, this appetizer is sure to please all who try them! And, can you believe these are healthy and even keto friendly?!
Hearty Vegetarian Chili
Our Hearty Vegetarian Chili is so rich and flavorful that it’s hard to believe it is vegetarian! Packed with green lentils, 3 types of beans, vegetables, and lots of flavorful spices, this vegetarian chili will leave you completely satisfied for hours. We used a few secret ingredients to make our chili taste extra special. Our easy to make Hearty Vegetarian Chili can be made ahead and easily feed a crowd, making it great for casual get togethers or game day. Put together a variety of garnishes and let your guests customize their own chili. Don’t be surprised if this is the best vegetarian chili you have ever made!
Sweet & Spicy Cranberry Brie Bites
These Sweet & Spicy Cranberry Brie Bites are the perfect start to a special dinner. Served right out of the oven, these little bundles of sweet, tart, and mildly spicy flavor will bring a smile to your face. The traditional recipe was pimped up by combining my Cranberry Topping, orange zest, fresh rosemary, chopped pecans, and some cayenne pepper. These ingredients are baked atop brie cheese and puff pastry to give these delicious little appetizers a flavorful boost. They can easily be customized to your preference to make them milder or more spicy.
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!
Vanilla Green Smoothie
Our Vanilla Green Smoothie makes healthy taste great! If you have sampled a variety of green drinks, you will likely agree that many have a grassy taste to them. Well, not ours! Our protein packed recipe uses lots of healthy ingredients to make this deliciously creamy green smoothie. Mango, banana, spinach, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, super green mix, and some vanilla protein powder, are blended together to give this smoothie a yummy flavor, while energizing your body with healthful ingredients. This smoothie has enough healthy ingredients to serve as a meal replacement, and will give you hours of energy!
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!
Vesper Cocktail
Made famous by James Bond, this Vesper Cocktail is crafted with gin, vodka, and Lillet Blanc, then finished with a lemon twist. With subtle citrus and floral notes, this sophisticated cocktail is a lovely alternative to a straight martini. Simple but luxurious, this libation offers the best of both worlds to those that are partial to only one type of martini (either gin or vodka). Whether you like it shaken or stirred, this cocktail makes an impression from the first sip!
Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart
Our impressive Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart is definitely for chocolate lovers, and is surprisingly easy to make! Made with 72% dark chocolate and a walnut and speculoos (Biscoff) cookie crust, this decadent dessert is so deliciously rich and creamy that one tart can easily serve between 12 to 16 guests. This elegant make ahead dessert is perfect for entertaining! To complement the flavor and texture of this delectable dessert, serve with some homemade vanilla whipped cream!
Boeuf Bourguignon
Boeuf Bourguignon (Burgundy Beef Stew) is a classic French dish that is common in bistros throughout France. This slow-cooked beef stew is made with sautéed pearl onions, carrots, garlic, mushrooms, and bacon (lardons), then oven braised with Burgundy wine and stock for a few hours, resulting in a complex and rich beef stew that is unforgettable. Serve with our Instant Pot Garlic Potatoes for the perfect hearty meal. We hope this authentic French recipe will become a tradition in your home, as it has been in ours.
Classic Tiramisu
Made with traditional ingredients, our Classic Tiramisu recipe is extra flavorful, and is light and fluffy as a cloud! Finished with a generous dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder, this appropriately named coffee infused “pick me up” dessert has the perfect balance of sweetness, flavor, and texture to make it worthy for any special occasion. Our Classic Tiramisu makes a festive dessert for your holiday celebration. Don’t be surprised if your guests ask for the recipe!
Raspberry Coulis
Our Raspberry Coulis is so delicious that it’s addicting! This raspberry sauce has a great balance of tart and sweet, and uses no refined sugar. It is so good you will want to pour it on everything! With only 4-ingredients, this super easy recipe that comes together in minutes. You can use fresh or frozen raspberries, which makes this a great sauce to make all year round. Our Raspberry Coulis elevates almost any dessert and is amazing when drizzled over ice cream, cheesecake, and even waffles. It’s even a key ingredient in our White Chocolate Raspberry Swirl Nice Cream. Try it with your holiday dessert. And, find out how to make it keto friendly!