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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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Lemon Oregano Salt
This easy 3-ingredient recipe for Lemon Oregano Salt is a simple way to add fresh flavor to everyday cooking. Bright, citrusy, and wonderfully aromatic, it’s made with just lemon zest, fresh oregano leaves, and coarse salt. This homemade flavored salt brings a delicious balance of zesty lemon, savory oregano, and salty goodness to your dishes. This versatile homemade seasoning is an easy kitchen staple and a beautiful way to preserve the fresh flavor of lemon and oregano. Use it as a cooking or finishing salt.
Herby Fennel & Green Apple Salad
Fresh, crisp, and full of flavor, this Herby Fennel & Green Apple Salad is an easy, healthy salad recipe made with thinly sliced fresh fennel, tart green apple, crisp romaine lettuce, plenty of fresh herbs, and shaved parmesan cheese. A simple homemade lemon vinaigrette brings everything together with the perfect balance of bright, fresh flavors.
Raspberry Mojito Mocktail
This refreshing Raspberry Mojito Mocktail is bursting with fresh raspberry and zesty lime flavor! Made with my homemade Raspberry Simple Syrup, club soda, fresh lime juice, fresh raspberries, and mint, this easy non-alcoholic raspberry mojito has the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and refreshing flavors. It’s a beautiful and delicious mocktail for summer gatherings, parties, or anytime you want a vibrant fruit-forward drink.
Red Beet Roasted Garlic Hummus
This creamy Red Beet Roasted Garlic Hummus recipe takes classic homemade hummus to the next level. Made with tender roasted red beets, chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and simple ingredients, a special blending technique creates the creamiest beet hummus ever. Vibrant, flavorful, and naturally beautiful, it’s perfect as a healthy dip for vegetables, pita, sandwiches, and snack boards. Learn how to make this ultra-smooth hummus.
Hibiscus Mezcal Margarita
Smoky, tart, and beautifully vibrant, this Hibiscus Mezcal Margarita combines smoky mezcal, fresh lime juice, Cointreau, and my homemade Hibiscus Simple Syrup for a bold twist on the classic margarita. An easy hibiscus cocktail that's perfect for summer sipping, happy hour, and holiday entertaining.
Hibiscus Simple Syrup
Made with dried hibiscus flowers, sugar, and water, this easy recipe for Hibiscus Simple Syrup is a vibrant, floral syrup with a beautiful ruby-red color and slightly tart flavor. This homemade hibiscus syrup is perfect for enhancing lemonade (like my Hibiscus Lemonade recipe), iced tea, cocktails, mocktails, and sparkling drinks.
Everything Bagel Sourdough Discard Crackers
These Everything Bagel Sourdough Discard Crackers are the perfect way to transform inactive sourdough discard into a delicious homemade snack. Made with just 4 simple ingredients, these crackers bake up irresistibly crisp and salty, with tons of savory everything bagel seasoning flavor. They're easy to make, wonderfully crunchy, and perfect for pairing with cheese, dips, soups, or enjoying on its own.
Smoked Salmon Toast with Lemon Whipped Ricotta
Elevate your breakfast or brunch with this Smoked Salmon Toast with Lemon Whipped Ricotta. Made with thick slices of homemade sourdough bread, creamy lemon whipped ricotta, silky smoked salmon, salty capers, and fresh herbs, this recipe is light, tangy, and delicious. Easy enough for a weekday breakfast yet elegant enough for a nice brunch, this simple toast comes together in minutes and makes every bite feel a little special.
Lavender Lemonade
Nothing says summer quite like a tall glass of homemade Lavender Lemonade! This quick and easy recipe perfectly balances bright, tangy lemon juice with delicate floral notes for a drink that's light, fragrant, and irresistibly refreshing. This easy Lavender Lemonade is a delicious twist on the classic that everyone will love.
Chewy White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Soft, buttery, and irresistibly chewy, these White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and nutty. Studded with creamy white chocolate chips and crunchy macadamia nuts, each bite delivers a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture with just the right amount of chewiness. This easy recipe creates bakery-style cookies that are sure to become a favorite.
Iced Minty Matcha Latte
Cool, creamy, and energizing, this easy Iced Minty Matcha Latte is made with just 3 simple ingredients for the perfect refreshing pick-me-up. With its smooth earthy matcha flavor and a burst of cool mint, this vibrant latte is a delicious way to boost your energy while staying hydrated on warm days.
Garlicky Kale Pasta (Shrek Pasta)
With its vibrant green color, this Garlicky Kale Pasta, also known as “Shrek Pasta,” is a flavorful and healthy dish made with a silky smooth sauce of fresh lacinato kale, fresh herbs, olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, and parmesan cheese. Creamy, comforting, and packed with savory flavor, this easy pasta recipe transforms simple ingredients into a surprisingly delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. And, it can easily be made gluten free!
Lovely Lavender Matcha Latte
This Lovely Lavender Matcha Latte is warm and cozy and strikes the perfect balance between calming lavender and vibrant green tea. Creamy and lightly sweet, this delicious latte beautifully blends earthy matcha with a gentle hint of floral lavender. It’s soothing and fragrant without overpowering the vibrant matcha flavor. It’s a café-style drink that feels both comforting and a little luxurious, all from the comfort of home.
Easy Lavender Simple Syrup
Delicately floral and beautifully balanced, this Easy Lavender Simple Syrup adds a subtle herbal sweetness without tipping into that dreaded soapy flavor. Made to highlight and not overpower its soft lavender notes, it’s the perfect way to elevate cocktails, mocktails, lattes, lemonades, and more. A small splash brings an elegant, aromatic touch to any drink, making even the simplest recipe feel extra special.
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Cozy, bright, and made in just one pot, this easy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is packed with tender chicken, silky orzo, and a fresh pop of lemon for the ultimate comforting-yet-light meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or whenever you’re craving something warm and nourishing without a lot of effort. A bowl of pure comfort with a sunny twist.
Brown Butter Farro & Butternut Squash
This Brown Butter Farro & Butternut Squash is a comforting one pot vegetarian dish full of rich, nutty flavor. Toasty brown butter brings out the farro’s natural nuttiness, while tender, caramelized butternut squash adds subtle sweetness and warmth. The farro cooks up tender and chewy, creating a delicious and flavorful dish with the luxuriously moist, risotto-like texture—without all the stirring.
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
This moist and delicious Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread recipe is easy to make and perfect for using up zucchini squash from the garden or the market. It’s packed with walnuts and chocolate chips to give it that dessert-like taste, while the moisture from the fresh zucchini keeps the crumb tender and flavorful.
Warm Winter Farro Salad
This Warm Winter Farro Salad is a delicious combination of sweet and savory ingredients. With every bite, you get a satisfying burst of different flavors and textures! This nutrient rich salad is filled with wholesome ingredients like farro, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, dates, pistachios, and fresh mint, which are tossed with a flavorful dressing. For an extra special touch, top with pomegranate arils and feta cheese. This farro salad can be served warm or at room temperature, and many of the ingredients can be made ahead of time. This hearty vegetarian salad is so tasty and it will give you energy for hours. Can easily be made plant based!
Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Sicilian Pesto
This Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Sicilian Pesto is an easy and healthy recipe that is hearty enough for a main dish, or can be served as a side dish. It’s hard to believe that only three ingredients can create such great flavor. My method for roasting spaghetti squash is quite simple and brings out its natural sweetness. The Sicilian Pesto Sauce is garlicky, bright, and slightly spicy with tomatoes, a touch of lemon zest, and lots of fresh herbs. When combined they are a perfect match, resulting in a nutritious bite with huge flavor!
Orange Olive Oil Cake
This Orange Olive Oil Cake recipe is sure to win over anyone who tries it! Filled with fresh orange flavor and a hint of exotic cardamom, this delightful cake is an example of both simplicity and sophistication. The richness from extra virgin olive oil gives this cake a moist texture and an incredibly tender crumb that will make it hard to stop at the first piece. The combination of ingredients elevates this cake to another level.