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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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Original recipes posted in order of published date. View all recipes in the Recipe Categories menu at the top of the website.
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.
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.
Raspberry Simple Syrup
Bright, vibrant, and bursting with fresh berry flavor, this Raspberry Simple Syrup is made with juicy fresh raspberries and a simple technique that extracts every bit of their natural sweetness and bold, fruity taste. Perfect for cocktails, mocktails, lemonade, iced tea, coffee, and homemade sodas, this easy syrup adds a beautiful ruby-red color and authentic raspberry flavor to your favorite drinks, desserts, and so much more! It’s delicious in my Raspberry Mojito Mocktail recipe.
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.
Hibiscus Lemonade
Naturally vibrant, tart, and refreshing, this easy Hibiscus Lemonade is made with just three simple ingredients. Fresh lemon squeezed juice and my floral Hibiscus Simple Syrup make the perfect combination for this refreshing lemonade with gorgeous color and plenty of flavor. It’s an effortless summer drink perfect for sipping on a sunny afternoon or serving at your next gathering.
Roasted Radish Crostoni
A simple French pairing gets a delicious twist in this Roasted Radish Crostoni recipe. Thick slices of fresh sourdough bread are toasted, then spread with creamy butter, sea salt flakes, and fresh dill, and topped with tender-crisp roasted radishes. The roasting brings out a mellow sweetness in the radishes while keeping their signature peppery bite, creating a tasty rustic appetizer or light snack.
Healthy Banana Milk Latte
This iced Healthy Banana Milk Latte is a delicious, lighter alternative to a traditional banana cream latte. Made with wholesome ingredients, ripe banana, your choice of milk, and no refined sugar, this creamy banana coffee gets its natural sweetness and rich flavor from real fruit. Blended until smooth and served over ice, it’s an easy homemade iced banana coffee that feels indulgent without the heavy cream and excess calories of a classic banana cream latte.
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.
Lavender London Fog
This Lavender London Fog is cozy, creamy, frothy, and perfectly balanced with delicate floral notes and a subtle sweetness in every sip. Made with fragrant Earl Grey tea, my Easy Lavender Simple Syrup, two types of vanilla, and your favorite milk (dairy or non-dairy), this café-style drink is both comforting and elegant.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Lively Raspberry Lemonade
Tart lemons and succulent fresh raspberries are blended to give this Lively Raspberry Lemonade its vibrant color and bold flavor. Sweetened with agave nectar (sugar or stevia), this festive drink awakens your taste buds with the first sip. Using only 4 ingredients, this thirst quenching drink recipe can even be made keto friendly, and takes only a few minutes to prepare. Make it ahead of time, and get ready for a burst of fresh flavor with this twist on the classic lemonade!
Golden Milk Latte
This warm and cozy Golden Milk Latte is made of a delightful blend of coconut milk (or almond milk), turmeric, a variety of spices, vanilla, and sweetened with pure maple syrup (or honey). Also known as a turmeric latte, this wonderful beverage uses two secret ingredients to not only make it healthy but delicious. This golden milk recipe is plant based and can be enjoyed either hot or cold. It can even be made keto friendly! Treat yourself to a cup and savor every sip of this spiced golden beverage.
Spiced Applesauce
Whether you enjoy this delightful Spiced Applesauce as a delicious snack or a healthy dessert, you will be amazed at how quickly and easily this homemade applesauce recipe comes together. This perfectly spiced applesauce is made with juicy Honey Crisp apples, lemon juice, aromatic cinnamon sticks, star anise, cardamom, and a touch of pure maple syrup. The best part? No peeling required! And, this recipe is 100% plant based and gluten free.
Healthy Almond Cranberry Granola
This wholesome Almond Cranberry Granola recipe is loaded with rolled oats, oat bran, flaxseeds, almonds, pepitas, cranberries, honey (or pure maple syrup), cinnamon, and vanilla. This nutritious blend requires zero chopping and is quick and easy to make. So much better than store bought granola, this crunchy and healthy granola makes a great breakfast or snack, and is scrumptious over yogurt and fresh berries, It’s a breeze to make and will give you energy for hours!