Cherry, Orange and Thyme Scones

Spring has officially arrived in the desert of AZ and with it comes the bountiful harvest of citrus. Oranges, lemons, and grapefruit galore are everywhere on fruit trees and in the grocery stores. This scone recipe uses seasonal ingredients such as fresh oranges. I paired it with thyme and dried cherries to help bring out a savory and tart flavor to melt in your mouth.

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Honey Sriracha Stir Fry

So far 2021 has been a bit of a blur. January 2021, felt like 2020 lingered on. I guess what did we all expect? That somehow the new year would be magical and all of our woos would go away? Being a pessimist in an optimist world I never imagined anything different. This blog and recipe development were put on a standstill when most of my family got diagnosed with covid in January. We’re all doing well and slowly recouping back into society. Alex is usually my taste and spice master. He comes up with nectarous concoctions that I swear can rival any pro chef in the biz. However, he’s lost his sense of smell. Something you don’t realize you miss until all of a sudden you can’t smell life’s precious moments such as the crisp air after rainfall, the cut of freshly mowed grass, or the kitchen radiating with a home-cooked meal all throughout the house. Thankfully, his sense of taste is still top notch.

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African Peanut Stew

Most people do black eyed peas with collard greens to help bring on good luck in the new year. This year, we did one of our favorite recipes, African Peanut Stew with collard greens. We tried this recipe a couple years back after thinking we wanted to try out more African cuisine. We love trying foods from other cultures and it’s a great way to enjoy new flavor combinations that you would never imagine before.

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Grandma’s Rocky Road

I’m pretty sure most people relate rocky road to rocky road ice cream. However, my family and myself all relate it to my grandma’s annual rocky road candy. She makes a batch of this tasty sweet treat every holiday season. It’s usually gone within a couple of days and I’m always eager for more.

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Butternut Squash Soup

Fall is officially here and with fall the bountiful harvest awaits. Butternut squash is a common winter squash that can be roasted, stewed, and pureed into soups among other things. This recipe takes butternut squash and pairs it with those lovely fall spices such as ginger, cinnamon and cloves. As the soup is cooking, the house will radiate with warmth and the aroma of fall will fill the air.

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