Reconnecting with our food
Dijon Balsamic Short Ribs are fall-apart tender. This simple, flavorful, and hearty meal will bring warmth and comfort to your dinner table. Actually, you will find comfort in this meal long before it lands on your table. Even though we most often think of our meal starting once we have food on our plate, we…
Cheesy Cauliflower and Beef Skillet. It is not sexy. It is definitely NOT photogenic. Scratching your head wondering why you should give it a try? Well, I have this saying I came up with (wink wink) which sums it up perfectly. “Don’t judge a book by its cover!” Ha Ha! Obviously, I didn’t come up…
Spiced Apple and Crème Fraiche Cake is apples, spices, and everything nice! It is the perfect mixture of caramelized apples, wintery spices, and tangy crème fraiche. Although sweetened with brown sugar and maple syrup, the crème fraiche provides a lovely balance. Even though we are not facing sub-zero temps here in Los Angeles, we have…
I have never been a huge cookie fan. It is not that I don’t like them but there are so many other sweets I tend to prefer. Chocolate! Pretty much anything chocolate does it for me. Enter the one super special cookie that does reside at the top of my list for favorite sweets…The Chocolate…
Peaches, Nectarines, and Plums, oh my! With the warmer temperatures and longer days of summer, I find myself wanting more and more fruit, especially stone fruit. This Maple and Vanilla Bean Peach Jam is a great recipe to put all those juicy peaches to work. Although bursting with flavor, this Maple and Vanilla Bean Peach…
Warning! This cinnamon almond butter is flavorfully addictive. Hopefully, you will find it difficult to resist bite after bite just like my family. The crunchy almonds are blended into a creamy, yet still rich texture with hints of cinnamon, coconut oil, and a touch of salt. It is so darn delicious! Peanut butter is one…
