Cranberry Chocolate Oat Bars

Eat me.

Just make & bake….

Then, you’re 25 minutes away from one delicious (and satisfyingly hearty) treat.

Oat Bars with Peanut Butter, Cranberry and Chocolate Makes 1 – 9×13 inch baking dish

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 […]

Roasted Peppers

Roasted Peppers with Fried Eggs on Bolillo

Start with a giant bag of assorted peppers from the Buford Highway Farmers Market ($2.99)

Bake…

Then, crank up the heat.

Roasted Peppers

10-12 […]

Chess Squares with Butterscotch Icing

These super sweet squares are best when served in very small portions.

Chess Squares makes 9 x 13 inch baking dish

1 stick butter, soft 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp fine sea salt 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup AP flour

Valrhona Cocoa with Marshmallow Cream

Now that the spring colors light the air, we don’t mind the cool fronts that whisper in and out of our lives. I for one look forward to these last reminders of winter. They offer a last chance to use that chill as an excuse for a soothing cup of […]

Mariscada — Brazilian Seafood Stew

Brazilian Seafood Stew

Onions Sautéed In Palm Oil

Add Seafood At The End

Mariscada (Brazilian Seafood Stew)

2 onions, roughly diced 1-2 Tablespoons palm oil 3 cloves garlic, sliced 3 stalks celery, sliced 3 carrots, peeled and sliced […]

Spicy Shrimp

What do you do when you’re in the mood for New Orleans style BBQ shrimp, but, you don’t want all of that butter and it’s a busy weekday? Simple… cut back on the butter and simplify. This super simple version of the classic dish makes a great weekday lunch or dinner.

Lentil Hummus

Is it possible to make hummus look appetizing?

I don’t think so.

Next time, I’ll be more careful with the moisture content. Here, very little liquid was used and the hummus was still a bit too loose.

Lentil Hummus Makes one […]

Lentil Chili

The richness of lentils contribute beautifully to this hearty chili.

Lentil Chili makes 1 giant pot

1 lb French green lentils, washed olive oil, as needed 2 onions, diced 2 carrots, minced 3 stalks of celery, minced 6 cloves garlic, sliced 1 green pepper, diced 1 […]

Bee Pollen & Honey

Bee Pollen, Honey, Pecans, Granola & Greek Yogurt

It works!

Well, it’s working for me at least. That’s all I know for sure. I’m two weeks into my little experiment and I’ve only had the sniffles once. I’ve been snacking on this Greek yogurt treat for […]

Red Pepper Slaw

Last night’s grilled chicken breasts made even better sandwiches today. Just slice a baguette in half, grill it, and pile it up. Top it with a chicken breast, grilled peppers and a little freshly made slaw. It’s a new lunchtime favorite for me.

And, I can’t wait to […]