There was a little Italian restaurant, Maria’s, in my hometown that was open back in the 90s. It was a Mom and Pop place that specialized in simple dishes. Each day there was a handful of recipes prepared in the morning, that were kept warm behind a deli counter. Occasionally my parents would take my…
Recipes
50+ Real Food Ice Creams and Toppings
It’s hot outside, the sweat drips from your brow. You try to decide what will cool you down. Lemonade? No, that won’t do. An iced mocha? Yummy, but it doesn’t hit the spot today. Then it hits you, ice cream, you need ice cream. July is national ice cream month after all so what would…
Pan-fried Thai Chicken Salad with Carrot and Ginger Salad
This simple pan-fried chicken is brought to a whole new level when covered in Thai inspired flavors, accompanied by a fresh carrot and ginger salad. Long time readers will know that I love to share my twist on Thai dishes with you! Ingredients like curry paste give an ordinary dish a fun twist that I really enjoy….
Simple Garam Masala
I LOVE Indian food. I love going out to eat it, cooking it, and eating more of it! I’m a sucker for buffets. I am able to try a bit of everything and get inspiration for recreating them myself and make it with much healthier oils. Garam masala is a fragrant blend of spices commonly…
How to Dehydrate Peaches
What is better than eating a peach fresh from the farmer’s market? Peaches are the epitome of summer. I love to eat them fresh, add them to peach chamomile popsicles, and honey-sweetened ice cream. I miss them once they are out of season so I like to preserve them for later on by canning, freezing, and…