2-Minute Blender Hollandaise Sauce
Hollandaise Sauce can be tricky, but Julia Child gave us a method that is almost foolproof. If you have ever made hollandaise sauce from scratch…
27 Quick Pickle Recipes for Your Garden Bounty
Quick pickles are delicious, small-batch friendly, and super easy to make. Plus, they require no special equipment and are usually ready to eat…
4-Ingredient Pineapple Ice Cream {Dole Whip Recipe}
No need to travel to Hawaii (or Disneyland!) to enjoy a refreshing cup of Dole Whip pineapple soft serve - you can make it yourself with just four…
Amaretti ~ Italian Macaron Cookies {Recipe}
Less sugar and four kinds of almond flavoring make for a deliciously chewy, gluten-free, yolk-free almond cookie that is bursting with…
Apricot Chicken Tagine with Ginger & Mint
Apricot Chicken Tagine with Ginger & Mint is an exotic, warmly spiced stew that is easy to prepare, family-friendly, and oh so delicious! I…
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Armenian Lentil Stew {with Eggplant & Golden Raisins}
Armenian Lentil Stew is a thick, rich medley of eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, onions, golden raisins, and lentils, all flavored with a savory-sweet…
Butterscotch & Caramel: First Cousins of Sweet {Recipe Round-up}
Caramel sauce (and its first cousin Butterscotch) can take a simple scoop of ice cream or a slice of pie to a whole new level of…
California Quinoa Salad {with Piña Colada Dressing}
A bright, light, amazingly healthy quinoa salad served with a delicious tropical dressing - inspired by Chef Marcel Gutierrez of the Arugula Deli,…
Calypso Chili
Based on my own (Award Winning!) Vegan Chili recipe, Calypso Chili is a mild, rich, sweet chili fresh with Caribbean flavors. Calypso Chili is a…
Caribbean Chicken Stew
This Caribbean Chicken Stew is a rich, warmly spiced stew that thickens beautifully over time, creating a hearty, deeply satisfying meal. {Includes…
Caribbean Mango Salad
The Caribbean Mango Salad at El Cubo de Cuba was such great accompaniment to our meal - fresh, light, and so colorful - that I had to try it to make…
Cast Iron “Shrimp & Grits” Pizza {with GF Polenta Crust}
This Shrimp & Grits Pizza honors the flavors and essence of its classic Southern roots, while presenting the components of this time-honored…
Chocolate-Pineapple Meringue Kisses {Recipe}
Light as air, these delicious little Meringue Kisses can hold a multitude of sweet surprises. These little meringue kisses are incredibly simple…
Cilantro-Lime Dressing
This yummy Cilantro-Lime Dressing {Trader Joe's Copycat} goes great on so many things - salad, rice, tacos, tortilla chips, nachos... (hungry…
Classic Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Made Easy
Meet Brûlée - Custard's Fancy French Aunt Last week, I introduced you to Custard's sexy Latin cousin, Flan. Today, I'd like you to meet the…
Classic Whiskey Ginger with Lime {Made with Homemade Ginger Syrup}
Made with a delicious homebrewed ginger syrup and finished with fresh mint and a lime wedge, our Whiskey Ginger elevates this classic warm-weather…
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Roasting squashes first brings out their rich, deep flavors. This creamy roasted butternut soup (my curried spin on Panera's Autumn Squash Soup)…
Dairy-free, Gluten-Free Creamy Vegan Sauces
Two Variations on Vegan Sour Cream {including one Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Soy-free option}, plus a delicious Chipotle Pepper Sauce that will knock…
Dolmades {Stuffed Grape Leaves}
These savory little bites can be made for meat lovers and vegetarians (even vegans!), taste great warm or cold, and last for days. The perfect party…
Don’t Miss the Breakfast Bus!
7:54 a.m. - The typical time that our little Princess rolls her fanny out of bed to get ready for school. 8:03 a.m. - The time that…
Easy Cheesy Zucchini & Tomato Casserole
Enjoy the bounty of the season with this easy, family-pleasing 3-cheese Zucchini & Tomato Casserole. This 3-Cheese Zucchini & Tomato…
Easy Paella a la Aneto {Recipe}
The folks from Aneto traveled all the way from Barcelona, Spain to Seattle, Washington to share their product at the International Food Bloggers…
Eggplant & Carrot Salad {a la Armenia}
My oldest daughter is an amazing cook! She keeps a wonderful food and lifestyle blog called Homemade Toast, and while I like to think she got at…
Eggs Provençal a la Renée
As promised in yesterday's edition of Brunching with Bloggers," here is my version of La Provence's Eggs Provençal. The prep vs. outcome for this…
Flourless, Butterless Chocolaty Cookie Heaven
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt. ~ Charles Schultz I've been jonesing for chocolate lately - real, rich…
Fresh Berry Compote {Recipe}
Fresh Berry Compote, a whole-fruit marriage of syrup and jam, is a quick, easy, and exceptionally versatile condiment. Sometimes it's best to…
Garden Fresh Gazpacho
Classic Spanish Gazpacho is the perfect summer soup – chilled, savory, and full of rich, robust, garden-fresh goodness. This post may contain…
Garlic Roasted Baby Squashes
Costco has bags of darling little baby squashes right now, and I just couldn't resist getting some. They are so easy to prepare, and deliciously…
Garlic-Almond Spaghetti Squash
Jarlsberg, almonds, and garlic combine to bring crunch and rich, nutty depth to this versatile, crowd-pleasing dish. Ever wonder where food…
Ginger-Chili Deviled Eggs
When I write a book review, I tend to jump in with both feet. Prepping to write about D'lish Deviled Eggs, a micro-focused cookbook by Chef Kathy…
Grilled Corn with Mesquite Cilantro Butter {Sponsored}
Tis the season. (No, not that season.) It's Farmers Market season. That magical time of year when local markets are busting at the seams and…
Hawaiian “Lomi Lomi” Salmon {Recipe}
Love sushi and sashimi? Then you definitely want to check this Hawaiian "Lomi Lomi" Salmon out! We found Lomi Lomi on nearly every “Hawaiian”…
Hearty Vegan Breakfast Granola
Uncle David's Hearty Vegan Breakfast Granola is a delicious, healthy way to start your day! If you love starting your morning with a…
Heirloom Tomato & Grilled Eggplant Stacks
These Heirloom Tomato & Grilled Eggplant Stacks are fresh, local, seasonal, and delicious to the last bite. Aaah, Summertime! Gardens are…
Homemade {Dairy-free} Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
The Richest, Creamiest Dairy-free VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM Ever ~ Made with Coconut Milk! Mr. B loves ice cream, and last year I splurged and…
Homemade Ginger Syrup
Spice up your beverages and desserts with Homemade Ginger Syrup! Mr. B and I love ginger. When we discovered how easy it is to make homemade ginger…
How to Make a Buddha Bowl {+ 37 Delicious Bowls}
The perfect Buddha Bowl {aka Bliss Bowl} made easy, plus 37 great ideas to get your creative juices flowing. Buddha Bowl = Bliss Bowl = Glow…
Indian Eggplant – Pickling Style {Recipe}
I was in my 30's before I discovered my love of eggplant, and this is a (much lighter) adaptation of the recipe that converted me - Madhur…
It’s Soda Time! {How to Make an Old-fashioned Chocolate Ice Cream Soda}
You need just three ingredients to make a delicious old-fashioned chocolate ice cream soda – and a glass full of wonderful, bubbly memories to…
Kale & Carrot Salad {New Seasons Copycat}
I think I have mentioned that back in my college days, I used to wait tables at Farrell's, an old-timey restaurant and ice cream parlor. Every…
Kaylen’s Bread
Want to make someone feel really special? Want to feel great yourself? Give a loaf of homemade sourdough bread!! This post may contain affiliate…
Mama’s ♥ Veggie Stock
Every cook needs a great vegetable stock recipe, and for those of us who have Veggies to feed, it is indispensable. Canned stocks work in a pinch,…
Mango Pina Colada Smoothie {Recipe}
Yesterday, I told you all about my new sun-brella, so today I thought I would share an umbrella of a different kind! One of the things I loved most…
Mary’s Sticky Popcorn
Today I am sharing a very special treat, one my girls grew up calling Sticky Popcorn. It takes minutes to make and will completely turn your idea of…
Meet Flan – Custard’s Sweet, Sexy Latin Cousin
With just six ingredients, this traditional Caramel Flan is super easy to make. {Includes 4 Tips for Successful Flan} Growing up, my…
My Super Easy Super Bowl Party Menu
A different kind of Super Bowl Round-up {plus my 15-minute recipe for Cuban Black Bean Dip}. This week, Super Bowl party food round-ups are…
Orange-Spiced Cranberry Sauce {with Grand Marnier}
Homemade cranberry sauce is unbelievably easy to make, and can be ready in 30 minutes, stove to table. The title of this post could easily be…
Oven-Roasted Garlic Spears {Recipe}
Garlic Spears are in season - get them before they disappear! Garlic Spears, the flower tops of the elephant garlic plant, are available for a…
Peanut Butter Fruit Dip
In high school, I was one of those girls some girls love to hate – I could eat as much as I wanted whenever I wanted and never gain an ounce. My…
PF Changs Chicken {Endive} Wrap-petizers
One of the coolest food items I was introduced to at the International Food Bloggers Conference [IFBC] last month was California Endive. Sure, I've…
Picture Perfect Chicken Enchilada Pie {Recipe & Video}
Chicken Enchilada Pie ~ all the best parts of enchilada casserole in a meal that's pretty enough to serve to your mother-in-law.* (Just don't tell…
Polynesian Watermelon Drink {Otai}
Otai is a Polynesian fruit drink that is usually made with heavy cream and sugar. I discovered this dairy-free version completely by accident: a…
Potluck-Worthy Big {Cuban} Salad with Spicy Maple-Lemon Cashew Sauce
Serve up this is crowd-pleasing Big Cuban Salad at home or at your next potluck! Earlier this summer, while I was putting together…
Pretty Green Feta-Dill Sauce
I love making sauces, and this one of one of my favorites. A close cousin to Greek Tzatziki, this super easy-to-make sauce goes great with many…
Pumpkin Butter – with Real Pumpkins!
This time of year farm stands and grocery stores alike practically give away winter squashes, and years ago I started making pumpkin butter when I…
Pumpkin Fall Fantasy Smoothie
You can thank Fantasy Basketball for this post. Or Mr. B. Or both. Anyway, tonight while he was deep into the draft for his leventy-seventh fantasy…
Raspberry Ginger-Butterscotch Sundae
Notes from the Man Cave Last night, I had a serious craving for something sweet, so Renée went down to the kitchen and came back with a bowl of…
Roasted Butternut with Bacon, Leeks & Goat Cheese {Recipe}
Oh, you are going to thank me for this one! On our Valentine's weekend, Mr. B and I took a hike in the Gorge and then popped into Solstice down by…
Roasted Fall Vegetables
Roasting root vegetables together creates a rich, savory-sweet medley for the senses that will wrap you up like grandma’s quilt on a cold autumn…
Rotkohl {German Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage}
Each mouthful of this traditional Prussian Rotkohl {German Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage} is a symphony of smokey, sweetly spiced notes with just a…
Skinny {Skyline} Chili Boats
The closest I've ever gotten to Cincinnati is watching WKRP as a kid, but it was love at first bite as far as their chili is…
Slow & Easy White Chicken Chili {5 Ways!}
Today I'm sharing a simple, belly pleasing, stick-to-your ribs recipe that will take all of 20 minutes of your time to prepare. You can let the slow…
Slow Cooker Enchilada Sauce {Recipe}
This smoky Slow Cooker Enchilada Sauce is so full of flavor (and such a snap to make!!) that you may never buy canned sauce again. My recipe for…
Snowy, Sweet & Fun to Eat!
“Alaska decided to go help Dolores with dinner. She said that it was sexist to leave the cooking to the women, but better to have good sexist food…
Spiced Cranberry Mule {Recipe}
Warm spices pair perfectly with crisp cranberry vodka to create this festive, refreshing Spiced Cranberry Mule. From Mr B's Man Cave The…
Spicy Pan-fried Blackened Rockfish
Seasoned with smokey paprika and three kinds of dried peppers, this Spicy Pan-fried Blackened Rockfish has just the right amount of kick! This…
Spicy Polenta Pizza Crust {Gluten-Free}
Not just another "gluten-free option," this Spicy Polenta Pizza Crust is full of flavor, easy-to-make, and holds up under a load of pizza…
Strawberry Freezer Jam {Tutorial}
Strawberry Season is here! It's time to make Strawberry Freezer Jam!!! Strawberry freezer jam is one of the best, easiest (and tastiest!) ways…
Strawberry Soufflé Omelet with Caramelized Almonds
Fresh strawberries and caramelized almonds combine with a delicate, open-faced omelet to create a spectacular springtime presentation. This post…
Sugar & Spice Cranberries
Sugar & Spice Cranberries are a tart, sweet treat - made with a deliciously spiced simple syrup. The older I get, the more I come to…
Sweet Potato Carrot Hash
Earlier this week after I got done making Butternut Samosas, I had some leftover ingredients, so I threw this quick hash together. I didn't think…
Sweet Potato Pad Thai with Shrimp {Recipe}
In Sweet Potato Pad Thai with Pan-fried Shrimp, the natural sweetness and robust texture of spiralized sweet potato noodles perfectly…
Sweet Potatoes with Marscarpone & Fresh Rosemary Browned Butter
This started out as a post about stuffed squash blossoms, but this Sweet Potatoes with Marscarpone and Fresh Rosemary Browned Butter is so amazing…
Sweet Yellow {Saffron} Rice
Last week, I shared one of my favorites Indian recipes - Indian {Pickling Style} Eggplant - inspired and adapted from one by Madhur Jaffney in her…
Tarzan & The Squash Blossoms {Part 2}
Sweet Potato, marscarpone and fresh rosemary browned butter go together to make the most amazing filling for these beautiful squash…
The BEST Homemade Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream EVER
The heat is on and the strawberries are ripe, so find a cool spot to lounge and tilt back with a big bowl of the best fresh strawberry ice cream…
The BEST Sweet Potato & Black Bean Enchiladas
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Enchiladas: Officially "Carnivore Approved." These deliciously satisfying vegetarian Sweet Potato & Black Bean…
Vietnamese Banana Tapioca Pudding {Chè Chuối}
We first experienced Vietnamese Banana Tapioca Pudding (or Chè Chuối; pronounced “chair chewy”) while dining at Duc’s Bistro in Honolulu.…
Wacky Cake – Easy as Pie!
As promised yesterday in Let Them Eat Cake, I am sharing a very special recipe with you today – Wacky Cake – egg-free, milk-free, butter…
Walnut-Pomegranate Dip (Muhammara)
Every year, Portland holds a week-long literary event called Wordstock, a celebration with a mission: to use the power of writing to effect positive…