Hello long lost friends! It’s been pretty quiet around here the past four months or so. Okay, let’s be honest, it’s been completely quiet here. So if you’re still along for the ride, thank you for being here. In August, Joe and I moved from Ohio to Michigan. With the second move in two years,…
Burst Tomato Caprese Dip
Fresh cherry tomatoes cooked until they burst are tossed with baby fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and olive oil to create a fun twist on caprese salad.
Spicy BBQ Grilled Cauliflower Steaks
Thick-cut cauliflower steaks brushed with spicy bbq sauce are grilled to perfect and served with a drizzle of ranch for a delicious plant-based meal.
Savory Strawberry Summer Rolls
Easy vegetarian summer rolls get a vibrant update with fresh strawberries and peanut butter dipping sauce. A perfect meal or snack for hot summer days.
Spring Risotto Stuffed Mushrooms
Creamy spring risotto with seasonal leeks, peas, asparagus, and carrots, topped with pesto. Extra special when stuffed into a roasted portobello cap.
Easy Apple Cinnamon Granola
Today I have a super easy and delicious granola recipe for you. Every month (or almost every month, because you know, life), I create a recipe based on a theme from the Recipe Redux group. December’s challenge was to adapt a recipe from a cookbook that we already have at home using the 17th or…
Spelt & Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Fresh Asparagus
Spring is my favorite time of year to visit the farmer’s market. There is so much excitement at this time of year when the farmer’s market is finally back in full swing after a slower winter season. I love the bright and fresh produce that fills the stands and feel incredibly inspired to eat lighter…
Evoke’s Spring Menu Tasting
I was thrilled to be invited to attend the spring menu tasting at Evoke, one of uptown’s most gorgeous and intimate restaurants. Tucked away on the edge of uptown in the modern and high-end Le Méridien hotel, Evoke is so much more than a hotel restaurant. This was my second visit, and both experiences I…
Poblano & Mushroom Tostadas
Poblano & Mushroom Tostadas Feliz cinco de mayo! I must say that Cinco de Mayo is more American than it is Mexican. However, I think there’s never a bad time to enjoy some Mexican food and this particular day in May is an excellent excuse to do so! For me, Cinco de…
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day!
Green on Green on Green Potato Salad Not exactly Irish, but green, and it has potatoes! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! You may find this hard to believe but this Mexitalian is actually Irish too. Some might say this holiday is all about green beer. I say it’s all about the food. Growing up our Mexican…