These layered, No Bake Chocolate Almond Butter Bars are so easy to make. They come together in a few minutes and are positively decadent. Just one bar is enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, but it is hard to stop at one! To make these bars, start with the Base Layer. Simply combine almond butter,… Continue reading No Bake Chocolate Almond Butter Bars (Paleo + Vegan + GF)
Sheet Pan Chickpea and Fennel Stew
This delicious chickpea and fennel stew is the ultimate Greek inspired comfort food and offers a hearty vegan option if you are looking to take a day off of meat, fish or dairy. Not only is this stew easy to prepare, but it’s such a simple way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. Everything… Continue reading Sheet Pan Chickpea and Fennel Stew
Easy Delicious Tzatziki
Tzatziki Greek yogurt dip – made with cucumbers and fresh garlic. Making tzatziki is super quick and easy. Traditional Middle Eastern and Mediterranean tzatziki calls for strained goat or sheep yogurt. Strained yogurt is a type of thickened yogurt. Regular or Greek yogurt is more readily available and makes a delicious tzatziki. Tzatziki is so… Continue reading Easy Delicious Tzatziki
Freezing and Thawing Soups and Sauces in Mason Jars
You made a big batch of soup or sauce and want to save some for another day. Freezing is a great option.I have been phasing out plastic storage containers and looking for creative ways to store and freeze sauces and soups. Glass works really, well but requires a few tricks to ensure that it does… Continue reading Freezing and Thawing Soups and Sauces in Mason Jars
Nonny’s Meatless Tomato Sauce
The aroma of Nonny’s Meatless Tomato Sauce will get your family to the dinner table faster than any other. In our family, gravy is the name used for any red sauce. When I began writing this post I was using the word gravy, but thinking it may be confusing as traditionally gravy has meat in… Continue reading Nonny’s Meatless Tomato Sauce
Nonny’s Meatballs
Like many families, recipes are passed down and then subtly changed over time. This recipe was passed on to me from my mother from her mother, Nonny, who came to the United States as a young girl. My aunts and cousins I am sure have a different interpretation of this recipe. Nonny’s Meatballs are the… Continue reading Nonny’s Meatballs
Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies
Homemade coconut almond chocolate chip cookies are loaded with shredded coconut, almond flour, dark chocolate chips, coconut oil, flaky salt and pure vanilla extract for a delicious twist on the traditional chocolate chip cookie. The thing about these cookies, they are sweetened with maple syrup. With no refined sugars used, they are… Continue reading Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies
Asian Inspired Slaw Salad
The other night I made Cold Sesame Peanut Noodles and thought we should eat it with some veggies, so made a crunchy slaw salad. We ended up topping the noodles with the slaw salad for a delicious meal. This is one of those salads that can be made with anything on hand, shredded carrots, cabbage,… Continue reading Asian Inspired Slaw Salad
Cold Sesame Peanut Noodles
Sheltering at home has pushed us to cook more frequently and expand our repertoire. Recipe chain emails are being shared with friends, family and strangers around the world. I hear from friends who were cautious cooks that they are creating beautiful meals for their family and are so proud of taking culinary risks. Is everyone… Continue reading Cold Sesame Peanut Noodles
My Favorite Turkey Meatloaf
My family loves turkey meatloaf. My mom and grandmother used to make it with beef and thought using turkey resulted in a meatloaf that was bland and dry. This recipe is quite the opposite. After many attempts I think I have come up with the perfect combination of seasonings and moisture, making this meatloaf absolutely… Continue reading My Favorite Turkey Meatloaf