Sweet and Delicious
This easy, semi-homemade approach to jam and oat bars are ready in about 20 minutes and taste fabulous. I love the buttery yet savory and fruity taste of the oatmeal crumble and the versatility of changing out the flavors of preserves or even using lemon curd to easily make a variety of bars.
Candied Pecans Two Ways –Vegan and Delicious
Candied Pecans are a personal favorite – sweet, delectable, a great snack and a fabulous home-made edible gift for the holiday season. Toss them in salads, garnish pies, add to oatmeal or sprinkle on a charcuterie board.
Sweet & Filling Breakfast
Simple, seasonal, healthy and satisfying these sautéed apples sweetened with high-quality maple syrup are piled onto a toasted piece of rustic bread. Add a smear of Almond butter for some filling protein, and breakfast couldn’t get simpler.
Maple Syrup Makes Everything Better!
Store bought pie crust, canned pumpkin puree, Holiday Spice flavored maple syrup and just a tad more spices create this irresistible smooth, creamy pie that is amped up further by a Bourbon Barrel aged maple syrup whipped cream. AAAH, my tastebuds are in heaven!
Spiced Up Salmon
Spicy, with a tang of vinegar, this highly seasoned vindaloo sauce is a delicious and distinctive seasoning on salmon, changing up that weeknight dinner.
Vegetarian Lox!! Whaaat????
Smoked salmon, bagels and cream cheese go so well together, especially when topped with some sliced red onion and capers. But what if you are hosting vegetarians – well I decided to make a tomato lox marinated in tamari, smoked EVOO and kelp powder to replicate those wonderful flavors.
South African Spiced Veggies
Cauliflower rubbed with a chakalaka mix characterized by a spicy seasoning of crushed chili and fragrant spices is a delicious, distinctive and a fabulous addition to your dinner table. Paired with a cooling mint sauce, you can serve this as a side or as I have with couscous, to make a healthy dinner.
Earthy Truffles Make Everything Better!
Decadent, earthy and certainly a special occasion side dish, this truffled cauliflower gratin kicks the idea of a side dish up a few notches.
Warm Side for the Cool Months!
A warm, roasted potato salad is a next-level potato side dish that is perfect for holiday feasting or just a great side for any meal. There is flavor-loaded goodness in every bite!
Italy-Inspired Simple Dessert
Creamy rich whipped ricotta cheese mixed with Cinnamon Vanilla maple syrup is piled into ramekins, and given the crème brûlée treatment for a luscious, fancy dessert that is ever so easy!