• BREAKFAST,  DINNER,  HEALTHY,  KID-FRIENDLY,  LUNCH,  QUICK AND EASY

    fresh tomato pie

    Fresh Tomato Pie, Oh My! Today, we’re making a fresh tomato pie. Stick with me as I delve into this cheesy golden-baked dish made with ripe tomatoes that showcase the essence of summer. Let’s get into it… What Is Tomato Pie? Tomato pie is a southern summer classic made with season ripe tomatoes, and fresh herbs baked in a pie shell topped with a cheese mayonnaise combination spread. This impressive beauty makes for the perfect main course, or brunch dish that will steal the show at any summer gathering. How Do You Prepare Tomato Pie? To achieve a delectable pie, you don’t just stuff the center with tomatoes and expect…

  • apricot oven pancake with a dollop of sour cream
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    apricot oven pancake

    Let’s make an apricot oven pancake! There are many reasons to love pancakes. They’re quick, easy to make, and can be paired with whatever you like, but this apricot oven pancake will have you rethinking classic pancakes. Why? The style of this puffy, deep crispy browned crust is visually spectacular! The interior is made of a pool of ripe tangy-sweet apricot sauce that is juicy, decadent, and original in taste paired with a modest dollop of sour cream that rivals a generous drizzle of maple syrup. IJS. To begin preparing this DELECTABLE creation, melt a pat of butter in a skillet for 2-3 minutes. While the butter is melting, assemble…

  • watermelon salad
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    summer watermelon salad

    Summer watermelon salad! This season-inspired salad is built on a base of juicy cubed-sized watermelon bites intertwined with arugula, thoughtfully chosen colorful tomatoes, fresh herbs, and feta cheese adding a crumbly tangy kick of flavor. This salad is: Easy to make Healthy, and more importantly… It’s affordable I call it chunky hydration in a bowl. You should partake. I’m just saying… Here are MORE scrumptious salad bowls that will tantalize your oral cavity: LATE SUMMER PANZANELLA SALAD quinoa salad with black chickpeas PEAR AND PURPLE POTATO SALAD WITH MUSTARD SEEDS HOW TO MAKE A DELICIOUS WATERMELON SALAD summer watermelon salad   Print Prep time 25 mins Total time 25 mins…

  • sparkling elderberry mocktail
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    the sparkling elderberry mocktail

    Herald! The sparkling elderberry mocktail!! Just in time for FRIDAY! This delicious mocktail packs a mighty punch!  Featuring the season’s favorite flavors to combat the cold & flu season: Elderberry juice Orange Juice Blood Orange Sparkling Water Ice Parsely Tangerine Wedges Fresh Cranberries What you’ll notice about this healthy refreshing drink is: It’s cold. Like winter cold! Because your throat needs a chill pill when it’s on fire. It’s carbonated. The carbon dioxide erupts releasing a sparkling citrusy flavor from the orange juice and the blood orange sparkling water. Elderberry plays its part as the holy grail ingredient that has the uncanny ability to fight the flu and other respiratory…

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    orange toasted pecan topping

    orange. toasted. pecan. topping. This pecan treat is a crackle-bark fusion that came together by accident.  Well, what had happened was…I was going for a candied pecan confection situation, but then the urge emerged to coat them with a thick, syrupy, gooey decadent mixture that will stimulate all the senses because … Tis the season! With that said, raises the question were the pecan delights a success? With a resounding YES!!! Absolutely!!! The pecans toasted to perfection with a few blackened nuts, no cause for alarm. The syrup mixture was lightly caramelized but strong enough to solidify the pecans in place.  The orange zest added the perfect backdrop showcasing a…

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    15 delicious back to school recipes from breakfast to dinner

    Back to School Recipes! With most schools returning back to school, I wanted to share with you some delicious back-to-school recipes to help you with your meal planning. Whether your children are distance-learning, returning back to school, or homeschooling one thing’s for certain they need to eat. Today, I gathered up 15  healthy recipes from breakfast to dinner that are popular by you and some of my personal favorites. Your meal plans should be simple-easy, flavorful, colorful, and absolutely delicious. So without further ado, here are 15 delicious back-to-school recipes from breakfast to dinner. I also included a link to free downloadable meal planning templates because I know how busy…

  • mixed berry shortcake cups
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    mixed berry shortcake cups

    These mixed berry shortcake cups are kind of a cheat. I wanted to pay homage to the classic Strawberry Shortcake in a carefree way by combining fresh seasonal berries for the perfect spring dessert without exerting much effort. So let’ discuss the cheating factor: The shortcake cups aren’t made from scratch. They’re store-bought. Sorry, not sorry. Whip cream is replaced with almond vanilla yogurt for a much creamy healthy base. Blueberries and blackberries replace strawberries to boost up the antioxidants. Granola adds a sweet nutty crunch. Sprinkles of shredded coconut flakes seal the deal. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, I’m here to show you the possibilities…

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    leveled up spiced egg curry with baby kale

    Spiced egg curry is a WHOLE MOOD! Snazzy-looking Made with locally sourced organic eggs Adorned with fresh handpicked baby kale (Grown by Yours Truly) Spiced up with: Ginger, Garlic, Turmeric, Cumin, Red chili powder, Fennel seeds, and Garam Masala Now, that we’ve established the MOOD, let’s get into why this recipe works as the perfect stand-in to get folks fed. It’s easy peasy on the scale of difficulty. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll end hunger in your household. WIN!! The ingredient variations are endless. You can make it using boiled eggs, toss in some mushrooms, eggplant makes for a meaty option, or add sweet potatoes to add a hefty…

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    vegan rose scones

    What does this blog need? Another scone recipe. Enter: vegan rose scones. Light, fluffy, sweet, floral Crumbly Hella moist Buttermilk style scones It’s no secret scones are the love of my life and these rose scones are no exception. Made by adding vegan buttermilk to add an element of tang, these mounds of buttery goodness harmonize with the rose petals they display. I used apple cider vinegar and almond milk as my buttermilk substitute creating an acidic concoction to give these mounds the lift they need. Shredded cold butter cut into the dry ingredients seamlessly. Like many flowers, the dried rose petal flakes infused pops of bright sweetness throughout. Baked…

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    delicious cabbage soup with kale

    Cabbage soup….is that you?!?! If you judge cabbage by its looks, you’d think it lacked substance, but this cabbage soup has a few things going for itself. First, it’s absurdly easy to make. Second, it’s packed with nutrition from the likes of magnesium, potassium, and vitamins A & K. And third, the longer it simmers it brings out the sweeter nuttier flavor of a tender cooked cabbage, not an overcooked cabbage, but a cabbage that’s well seasoned and that gets better with time. Toss in some kale, sauteed red onions, garlic, fresh ginger, and leeks and you have yourself a delicious full rounded flavor profile. To achieve this glorious pot…