Raspberry and white chocolate. What’s a better combination? Certain foods simply pair well with one another and this one stands the test of time. Raspberry jam and white chocolate chips wrapped around a delicate enriched dough and smothered in thick, creamy, cream cheese frosting. Yes please!
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.
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.
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.
Baked Brie with Cinnamon Apples
Don’t you just love the smell of cinnamon apples in the kitchen? I know I do and it happens to be one of my favorite fruits during this holiday season. This delicious recipe will be the center of attention and a tasty appetizer at any get together, small or large.
Chicken Tortilla Casserole
Being born and raised in the southwest means almost everyone I know has their own version of chicken tortilla casserole. My mother has her own version and so does my grandmother. No matter how it’s made, it always turns out delicious and by the end of the meal the whole casserole dish is licked clean.
Holiday Stuffed Acorn Squash
Are you tired of those same old traditional holiday recipes? If yes or if you simply just enjoy squash such as myself then you should try out this delicious acorn squash recipe. Stuffed with a mixture of apple, oats, pecans, maple syrup and spices, it’s the perfect blend of holiday cheer.
Pumpkin Spice Pie
As I start to write this excerpt the US elections are coming to an end. I’m stressed and what helps with stress? Puppies, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and pumpkin pie. Obviously.
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.
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.