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This easy dressing is a burst of flavor that complements any roasted vegetables! It also holds up well in the refrigerator if you need to make a sauce in advance for entertaining. Bright and Zesty Parsley Dressing for Roasted Veggies…

This Hestan – OvenBond Collection – Stainless Steel Square Baker Pan, 8 Inch is sturdy, bakes evenly, and is beautiful! Here’s a Vegetarian Tortilla Bake recipe that you can make with this pan: Find The Hestan OvenBond Stainless Steel Pan…

Saying goodbye to gluten doesn’t mean saying goodbye to cheesy goodness! This spaghetti squash bake is a fantastic alternative to mac and cheese, and it was a hit with even picky eaters. Here’s the trick: Pre-cook your spaghetti squash and…

Gathering and lingering over food is central to Italian culture. The dishes employ simplicity, relying on high-quality ingredients rather than elaborate presentation. Many dishes feature tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes, wine and cheese. A natural plant-based cuisine, modern Italian focuses on…

I love cookware & I get excited over new designs and functions. I loved cooking with the new KOREA KING Hybrid Wok – how stylish is this beautiful pan? The  11-inch hybrid design is perfect for stir-fry, but has a flat…

If you’ve made ‘Healthy Lifestyle’ resolutions for the New Year, then have I got an insider tip for you!  Grocery Outlet has a section entirely devoted to organic, specialty, healthy, and natural foods called NOSH.  I love eating organic, NON-GMO…

I’ve not eaten a lot of pesto sauce by choice simply because I thought it was boring. I love fresh basil, but for some reason, the nutty herbal sauce has often fallen short for me. Determined to make a version…

Vegan Persimmon Stuffing Tis the season for Persimmons! If you are lucky enough to have a neighbor growing these in their yard, then take advantage of the bounty and make some vegan persimmon stuffing! Persimmons are the bright orange fall…

I generally avoid flour pasta because of the higher glycemic index, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want noodles! I absolutely love the Jayone Sweet Potato Noodles because of their versatility and the pleasant mouthfeel.  These gluten-free noodles are easy…

Here’s a simple habanero hot sauce that is flavorful and ridiculously hot. My husband is brave enough to use this on tacos, but I cautiously use it in chilis and soups. I picked up this super fun assortment of hot…

When my husband and I hit the road, we often make little stops at farmstands and country markets and load up on jams, chutneys, and honey. On this past trip, I grabbed a huge jar of ‘Brandied Peaches’. Motivated to…

Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish made from salted, seasoned, and fermented vegetables.  During the fermentation process, lactic acid bacteria is produced and that gives kimchi its characteristic sour taste. Lacto-fermentation also helps to preserve kimchi and make it…

Not only is making your own granola easy, but it’s super cost-effective. I like to make nut-rich granolas in small batches and store them in large glass mason jars as a go-to option for my family. Granola is great with…

The other day, I was shopping for hummus and cringed as I saw $5 mini-tubs. The average cost of dried chickpeas is a mere .50 per cup. One cup of dried chickpeas makes about 2-1/2 cups of cooked chickpeas, which…

With all of the recent rain here in California, my rosemary bushes are going crazy.  If you have a healthy rosemary bush with leaves that are fragrant and not dried out, now is a great time to make your own…