Pesto Poppers are one of my favorite vegetables to make. They come together quickly, are a wonderful snack, an impressive appetizer or a nice side dish and the filling options are endless. For this recipe, I filled mini sweet peppers with a basil pesto. The…
Kale Chips are a delicious snack and taste great crumbled on salads, grains and vegetables. They can be found in all many markets, and are a healthier alternative to chips. After trying a few different brands, I found they were either too salty or over…
Happy New Year! This is my youngest son’s favorite weekend or lazy non-school day breakfast. We make it together and have been experimenting with the right amount of sweetness. I have been replacing white or refined sugars in most of my recipes with less processed sugars. Adding a small amount of honey to the pancake batter instead of granulated sugar gives it the perfect amount of sweetness and a little extra added moisture. I also make half with semi-sweet chocolate chips and the other half plain, for the purists in the family who enjoy their pancakes with butter and warm maple syrup.
Maple Glazed Salmon is one of my most requested salmon dishes. The combination of caramelized maple syrup and ginger crust combined with the savory flavor of red pepper, garlic and paprika is delicious. Brown on the outside and moist on the inside, this is a…