I think everyone can agree with that fact that the holiday season is the best time of the year. Yes, it can be busy, but I can’t help but get a warm feeling in my heart listening to Christmas music while baking up smells that remind me of cooking with my Grandma. One of those … Dark Chocolate Gingerbread Mini Muffins
I’ve had several requests for gluten-free recipes lately, especially for kids. Chicken tenders are a favorite of my grown-up child (my husband, Josh) so I figured I would take what is normally a very simple recipe and amp it up with Thai flavors. The coconut and lemongrass add an awesome flavor punch and the Chex … Coconut Chicken Tenders with Red Curry Dipping Sauce
Fall is right around the corner and apparently that means everyone is overjoyed with the fact that means we can eat pumpkin again! As a dietitian, I love using canned pumpkin year-round since it’s such a nutrient dense ingredient. But tis the season for the autumn smells to fill the house and this pumpkin granola … Maple Pumpkin Granola
Lately I’ve had lots of customers ask me about ways to use zucchini. While some people find it a boring vegetable, I beg to differ. It’s wonderful grilled or sautéed in garlic, but where it really shines is in baked goods. It adds a wonderful moisture to muffins and cakes, and while I’m not a … Double Chocolate Zucchini Mini Muffins
This is the perfect time of year to find good deals on fresh berries. Or, you could be lucky enough to be growing some yourself (one lady in my cooking class tonight said she picked 5 cups of raspberries in her garden today!). These muffins are a celebration of freshness. The fresh lemon zest … Lemon-Berry Chia Seed Mini Muffins
Today at work I noticed our deli was having a “fresh mozzarella pull” event and I couldn’t help but buy some! I hadn’t had really fresh mozzarella since culinary school, and it truly is a treat. I love thinking up fun flavor combinations to put on toast. These mini garlic toasts make the perfect appetizer … Fresh Mozzarella and Corn Garlic Toasts with Basil-Balsamic Drizzle
I’m not the biggest dessert person, but there’s something comforting about a cold sweet treat on a hot sunny day (especially if it’s chocolate!). This creamy, decadent dish is the perfect combination of bitter dark chocolate, sweet raspberries and cooling mint. If you want a completely dairy-free dessert, simple use dairy-free chocolate chips (like Enjoy … Simple Dark Chocolate-Raspberry Ice Cream
Summer is officially here and it’s time for fun get-togethers with family and friends. One of my friends shared some of her fresh mint with me and I knew I had to make something with mojito flavors. This melon salad is extremely refreshing and the fresh ginger balances everything out. This is best served extremely … Ginger Mojito Melon
I first tried chilequiles when I was in Mexico a while back. I was so impressed with how simple the dish was – tortillas and salsa, served with eggs. Eggs are one of my favorite go-to foods. While Josh will only eat them at breakfast, I love them any time of day. They’re wonderful prepared … Chilequile Frittata
Lately I have been called the “smoothie queen” because I have had lots of practice making them in the past year with my kids cooking classes. It’s fun to play around with different flavors and get people excited to drink something that can pack a lot of nutrition. My dad recently had oral surgery and … Banana Split Smoothie
