Recipe

Tis the season to make some hand-crafted gifts and this is an easy one!  If you (or a nice neighbor ) have a healthy rosemary bush with leaves that are fragrant and not dried out, now is a great time…

Tired of the same old Halloween treats? This year, elevate your spooky feast with a hearty and healthy Vegetarian Spooky Stew. It’s a fun and frightful dish that’s perfect for the whole family. What Makes It Spooky? Eyeball Mushrooms: Simple…

Thanksgiving will be here before you know it and I always love to make creative versions of traditional Thanksgiving Day sides to mix things up. Using Serious Foodie’s Filipino Grill Spice Rub, I came up with this tasty spiced sweet…

As the air starts to chill, healthy hearty breakfasts that get my family through to lunch are essential. My Homemade Heart Healthy Granola recipe is so satisfyingly delicious that my family doesn’t realize how good it is for them! Whole…

I am always looking for ways to add more plant-based protein to my family’s diet, and Barilla ProteinPLUS pasta is just the ticket! I love that Barilla ProteinPLUS pasta is GMO-free and the protein is sourced from chickpeas, lentils, and egg…

This is a recipe contest entry for the Desert Pepper Blogger Recipe contest! I love having fun appetizers for Game Day, and this cornbread stuffed sweet pepper recipe is easy and so satisfying. The cornbread bakes in the airfryer and…

Fall is in full swing, and the local stores and farmer’s markets are overflowing with vibrant squashes! These beauties are not just eye-catching; they’re also incredibly delicious. To showcase both their taste and their appearance, try making a stunning buttercup…

I often experiment with many different flavors when cooking, and one of my most favorite ways to mix things up is to use different extra virgin olive oils. For my Roasted Vegetarian Peppers recipe, I used European (Italian) EVOO for…

There are two things that probably happened to you over the Holidays. You either got a pressure cooker as a gift, or you have vowed to make 2018 a healthy year by making better food choices. If that’s the case,…

I found myself with too much celery this week, so I wanted to use it all up before my next CSA produce box came. Celery, a crunchy and versatile vegetable, offers numerous health benefits. Here are some reasons why it’s…

Craving a comfort food upgrade? Say goodbye to boring mac and cheese and hello to a healthier, flavor-packed twist. This recipe combines the creamy goodness of butternut squash with the spciy kick of Desert Pepper Trading Co’s Chile Con Queso…

Fig season, a culinary delight that brings a touch of summer’s sweetness to our tables, is a time of celebration in many parts of the world. These small, pear-shaped fruits, with their delicate skin and luscious interior, are a versatile…

As the leaves turn vibrant hues and the air begins to crisp, fall arrives with a host of culinary delights. Among these seasonal treats, baked brie with apples stands out as a simple yet elegant appetizer that perfectly complements the…

The sun-warmed air, the gentle hum of insects, the sweet scent of ripe berries—these are the sensory markers of endless summer days spent in the blackberry patch. With sun-kissed skin and sticky fingers, I’d lose myself in the brambles, time…