This semifreddo is an easy and elegant summer dessert made from yogurt, honey and raspberries and topped with pistachios. I have to admit, I have a soft spot for ice cream, especially during the summer months. Well, if I’m being totally honest, it’s not just ice cream; sorbet, frozen yogurt, popsicles, oh and semifreddo make...
This creamy raw chocolate mousse made from cashews and raw cacao is topped with a layer of bittersweet chocolate ganache and cacao nibs for extra intensity. Oftentimes recipes come with back stories; there are family favorites, forgotten classics, cultural discoveries, fresh market finds, but sometimes they stand on their own. This is one of those...
Stuffed with coconut and coated in rich chocolate, these dates are perfect for dessert or as a homemade gift. Long considered the king of dates, Medjool dates are thought to be one of the oldest cultivated fruits. Highly sought after due to a rather labor-intensive cultivation they were primarily consumed by royalty and reserved for...
These easy pea fritters come together quickly with frozen peas, herbs, and feta for a light, flavorful dish that works any time of day. Perfect for appetizers or a light lunch! Pea Feta Fritters Golden on the outside and tender in the center, these pea fritters are a quick, flavorful way to turn frozen peas...
These dairy-free strawberry lemon parfaits are light, creamy, and bursting with fresh flavor—perfect for spring and summer. Made with coconut cream, dairy-free lemon curd, and sweet macerated strawberries, they’re a refreshing treat without the dairy. Dairy-Free Strawberry Lemon Parfaits: A Bright, Creamy Treat Without the Dairy When the sun is shining and strawberries are at...
A light and refreshing strawberry granita with fresh strawberries, honey, lime, and optional rosé wine. An easy make-ahead frozen dessert for hot summer days. Easy Strawberry Granita 🍓 This strawberry granita is a light, refreshing frozen dessert made with fresh strawberries, honey, lime juice, and water, with an optional splash of rosé wine. It is...
Tender young spring vegetables are quickly braised and then tossed with a green olive pesto. The very thought of spring brings to mind freshness and lightness. I think of cool breezes, sunny days and the array of beautiful colors just starting to awaken in nature. Fresh flavors and colors fill the markets and invite themselves...
This fresh herb aïoli is the perfect companion to a platter of seasonal vegetables for your next brunch. I’m seeing the start of spring everywhere; sunshine, daffodils and asparagus are just a few of the telltale signs. There are shades of green and pink popping up and it’s just the beginning… Young spring vegetables are...
A pancake-like “galette” of sweet potato slices with rosemary that's tender on the inside and crisp at the edges. Sweet potatoes have invaded my kitchen. I’m hooked on the hardy tubers and there’s a giant, overflowing basket of them in my pantry that proves it. Asian sweet potatoes have been the darlings of my kitchen...
Maple syrup and cinnamon add a rich warm flavor while toasted chopped almonds add crunch to these entirely refined sugar-free meringues. A good meringue is a beautiful thing; light as air, every bite a cloud of sweetness. Rugged on the outside with airy interiors, the delicate shell gives way to a fluffy tender melt-in-your-mouth center....
Make a beginner-friendly gluten-free chocolate tart with a simple press-in almond flour crust and smooth coconut milk chocolate ganache. Optional toasted coconut and macadamia topping, or enjoy the tart on its own. Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Tart 🍫 This gluten-free chocolate tart is approachable, simple to make, and naturally gluten-free. With a tender press-in almond flour...
Red cabbage, radicchio and endive join fennel, raisins and toasted walnuts in this crunchy winter salad. I don’t know why it’s taken me quite so long to write about red cabbage. It’s a powerhouse of nutrition in a pretty package. Its vivid color reveals a powerful concentration of anthocyanins which are believed to have anti-oxidant...