Not only is this Turkey Meatloaf so moist and scrumptious, but the chili aioli takes it to a whole new level.
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I love when people ask me “how did you and your husband meet?”, and I get to respond with “on a blind date”. He was my best date ever and we have been going strong for 14 years now. Wanting so bad for my best friend G to meet the guy of her dreams, like…
Keep Readingstrawberry + banana chilled oatmeal
Whether it’s salad, noodles, cupcakes, or chilled oatmeal, loads of deliciousness is being crammed into jars of all sizes. Why not do it? It’s convenient, aesthetically pleasing, simple, made ahead, and most of all…portable. That is why I do it! As you may have seen in my most recent blog postings, I’ve returned to my…
Keep Readinggrain-free chocolate zucchini cake
The first, a grain-free chocolate zucchini cake, with pure ingredients such as, almond butter, cocoa powder, and maple syrup, adapted from Pamela Salzman, who’s blog and cooking classes I greatly enjoy. The second, a double chocolate zucchini bread, from the beautiful Sweet Laurel’s blog, who actually inspired my floral decor on this cake. Sweet Laurel’s double…
Keep Readingcreation nation’s chunky monkey balls bars bites
It has only been 2 weeks thus far, but I’ve realized that I’m a total snack-a-holic and am finding it difficult to maintain a healthy snacking routine while at work. However, just the other day, I had an aha moment! I recalled doing a photo shoot, over the summer, for a friend, Karen Nation, who…
Keep Readingcalifornia tortilla soup
Pomi tomatoes, from Italy, aren’t just for use in Italian food. I used a box of Pomi chopped tomatoes for a Mexican Tortilla Soup and it was delicious. I prefer to use Pomi tomatoes over canned tomatoes, because they contain 100% natural ingredients (oh yes, they are organic!) and are sealed in a BPA-free, stay-fresh…
Keep Readingeggplant meatballs
Meatless meatballs that are beyond delicious.
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Simple. Healthy. Delicious.
Keep Readingchickpea veggie burgers
Never really liking beef (hamburger) or turkey burgers, when out with my hubby, I would order a veggie burger while he ordered the turkey burger. For years, I suffered through eating dry tasteless veggie patties, while my hubby would look at me smirking while enjoying his turkey burger. Fortunately, in the past few years, chefs…
Keep Readingeasy breezy tzatziki
This is a great tasting dip or sauce that can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes.
Keep Readingpesto + mozzarella orzo salad
Store away your bulky coats and boots – spring has sprung! Once the warmer weather arrives, the hubby and I like to pack a lunch then head to the marina, spending the afternoon on our boat. When packing a lunch, for me, it must be something quick and effortless. There no way I want to spend my…
Keep Readingwhole roasted cauliflower with almond aioli + salsa verde
Yeah, yeah, I know, its not one of my best food shots and based on the photo, it does look like something that one would serve on Halloween. My attempt of being creative with a fork, resulted in a horror shot. But with that being said, this oozing brain is one of the best cauliflower dishes…
Keep ReadingThe sunset restaurant malibu’s arugula + pesto flatbread
When we dine together, we don’t order our own entrée, instead we order an array of appetizers, salads, and entrees, which we share. Oh yeah, sometimes dessert too. These are the best girlfriends to go out and eat with. It’s more fun to taste a little of everything, rather than eat a lot of one…
Keep Readingroom at the beach’s favorite thai shrimp curry
Liz’s Thai shrimp curry bursts with exotic Thai flavor yet is so effortless to cook. With fresh ingredients such as shrimp, coconut milk, curry paste, and fresh vegetables, this flavorful dish can be prepared in less than 15 minutes. Serve with steamed brown rice for a healthy and filling meal. Are you ready to try this…
Keep Readinggoat cheese popovers
I make amazing perfectly baked popovers! Yep – every holiday I’m requested to bake my popovers. Normally, I make some strawberry or marmalade butter to serve with my popovers. However, today I decided to go beyond my basic popovers and made goat cheese popovers instead. Whoa! I’m now hooked on these savory puffs of tanginess….
Keep Readingcaramelized brussels sprouts bruschetta
Surprise your guest with this award worthy Caramelized Brussels Sprouts Bruschetta appetizer. Roasted Brussels sprouts are drenched in a sauce of butter, garlic, lemon, anchovies, and capers, then served with olive oil toasted baguettes to soak up all that yummy lemony sauce. An appetizer that is so quick and easy to make. This dish can…
Keep Readingslow cooker loaded baked potato soup [organic]
There is nothing better than skiing that final slope of the day, down to a warm and satisfying bowl of soup that was effortlessly made. This delicious and organic slow cooker loaded baked potato soup will warm you up from the inside out. During the winter season, we go skiing a lot. Mostly to Mammoth…
Keep Readingwinter caprese
My hubby said, “This winter caprese is one of the best things you have ever made”. “It is restaurant quality!” He says that often, but this time…I agree. Today in Malibu, it is raining. We are lounging in the house, which doesn’t happen often. Deciding to make a little appetizer with ingredients already on hand,…
Keep Readingfennel + carrot soup
So far this winter, I’ve been cooking up a lot of soup. During the hotter months I’m a “juicer” but during colder months I’m finding that I’m a “souper” (is that even a word?). When cooked with whole organic ingredients, soup can be filled with nutrients. Not only does soup warm you up, but it…
Keep Readingchilled avocado soup shooters + crab
Several months ago, I received a package in the mail. Not out of the ordinary, since I order on-line all the time –mostly cookbooks to suffice my cookbook addiction. Anyway, I opened it and here was this beautiful Taste of Home 2014 Holiday & Celebrations cookbook. The only problem was… I didn’t order this cookbook….
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