When Allrecipes asked me to create a grown-up treat for fall, I knew there had to be ginger and dark chocolate. And caramel, because always, caramel. Together, my daughter and I worked on this dense, spicy, not-too-sweet, citrus-studded cupcake, and I think you will love it. These dark chocolate flourless cupcakes might not even encourage… Keep Reading
Dark Chocolate Mini Pavlovas with Cherries and Hazelnut Liqueur
Have you ever had pavlovas? They are super-elegant, but they are actually quite easy to make. These would be perfect to serve as a grown-up dessert, and there are a couple shortcuts that make these mini pavlovas even easier. Pavlovas are a meringue… Keep Reading
Easy Breakfast Bowls
Recently, I shared on Facebook Live one of our favorite go-to breakfast and snack “recipe/not recipes.” As part of my longing to create “everyday welcome” in our home, I love that breakfast bowls are pretty, healthy, and fast. I can serve these in a pinch to a guest, but I can also make our family… Keep Reading
Blueberry Basil Popsicles
I love the seasons. My heart finds joy in knowing that if it’s melty-hot, soon cooler breezes will follow. I’m also finding that when I pay attention, my body naturally craves foods that are in-season wherever we are. Alternatively, sometimes I crave foods that are “out of season,” and often it’s a sign that my… Keep Reading
Strawberry Mojito Popsicles {Whole Food Popsicles}
Summer in our neighborhood means the kiddos are playing together from sunup to sundown. Once school starts, we will have a ringing doorbell from the moment the school bus drops its load of chattering kiddos. I’m always looking for a sweet treat to share with our littlest visitors, and it’s a bonus if it’s healthy…. Keep Reading
“A-B-C” Gluten-Free Grilled Sandwich
Lunch is such an easy meal to welcome guests. Having a mama-friend and her kiddo over to play, or a neighbor, is easy when there’s a no-fuss meal option. I love salads for easy, light, healthy meals, but when we created this sandwich idea, I felt like a kid again myself… with all my grown-up… Keep Reading
Cassava (Yuca) Fries with Sriracha Drizzle
Yuca fries have to be the strangest addiction I’ve picked up. But like carrot fries, they’ve become a favorite side or a snack (and I love to serve unusual snacks that are nourishing and fun). We’ve got a little neighbor whose parents are foodies, and he’s always willing to try any new creation we have,… Keep Reading
Italian-Inspired Gazpacho
Last week, my daughter and I welcomed a house full of the sweetest girls to spend the day with us. We took them out on a photo adventure/nature hike. We played board games. We talked about sweet life lessons… and we ATE. The girls have been serving at a beautiful camp all summer, and their… Keep Reading
Dark Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie
I’m forever trying to “up” the value of our breakfasts, and while I tend to crave a savory, meaty meal first thing, sometimes we create a sweet treat. There’s something that makes the morning feel special about having chocolate first thing. And when we have lots of guests, it’s fun sometimes to spoil “just our… Keep Reading