Making this Homemade Cranberry Chutney is quick and easy. Simply simmer cranberries, honey, bourbon, chopped pecans, citrus juices and zest for a unique holiday side to pair with meat. Summer is just flying by around here and I’ve barely noticed it. Maybe it’s the busy schedule, uncharacteristically cool Bay Area weather and the excitement of…
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Pickled Green Olive and Potato Salad
Perfect for potlucks, picnics or a dinner side, this Pickled Green Olive and Potato Salad will be a favorite. Fingerling potatoes with mayo, vinegar, garlic, castelvetrano olives and fresh parsley. Serve warm or cold. Summer is officially over, and along with it, almost weekly barbecues. We still plan on enjoying the occasional outdoor gatherings thanks…
Tropical Themed Chicken Salad (Gluten-Free)
Gluten free Tropical Themed Chicken Salad is an easy summer potluck recipe. Shredded chicken, mango, celery, coconut flakes and macadamia nuts creates a unique tropical chicken salad. This summer I’m all about lighter, fresh recipes and outdoor activities. There’s almost unlimited options for summer fun here in the Bay Area. When time doesn’t allow for…
Mozzarella Avocado Caprese Salad
Healthy caprese salad full of rich dietary fats and Omega-3’s. Made with fresh mozzarella, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olive oil and pumpkin seeds. Learn how to make a healthy and unique avocado caprese salad that’s gluten free and vegetarian…and filling enough to be an entree! When it comes to food, Fresh is Best. There’s nothing like a…
Craisins White Cheddar Cheese Ball
Quick and easy gluten free party appetizer. Craisins White Cheddar Cheese Ball made with white cheddar, cream cheese, dried cranberries, parsley, garlic, green onion, rosemary and toasted pecans. Plus you’ll learn a quick trick to soften butter or cream cheese. Sometimes you want a quick and easy party appetizer. This Craisins White Cheddar Cheese Ball takes about…
Sun Dried Tomato Black Bean Hummus
Quick and easy Sun Dried Tomato Black Bean Hummus appetizer. Includes black beans, chickpeas, tahini, sun-dried tomatoes and green onions. A recipe from natural ingredients that’s vegan and gluten free. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #YesYouCAN #CollectiveBias Within this post you’ll make a…
Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes (with Smoked Cherrywood Ham)
Quick and Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes are a perfect holiday side. Just stir in sour cream, cream cheese, butter and milk for creamy mashed potatoes as fluffy and dreamy as whipped cream. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ForTheLoveOfHam #CollectiveBias Within this post you’ll…
Best Easy Homemade Hummus
The Best Easy Homemade Hummus recipe. Chickpeas, tahini, olive oil and garlic make an easy homemade hummus. Within this post you’ll learn how to make easy homemade hummus. You’ll also learn about the different types of olive oils; what makes them different, what flavor they have, and which one can you cook with. There’s a…
Mango Lime Dipping Sauce
Quick and easy to make Mango Lime Dipping Sauce. Flavorful sauce with sweet and tart mango and lime. Cumin adds spice. Perfect topping or sauce for any recipe. Sometimes the simple things in life can be the most rewarding. Is there anything better than ice cream on a hot day, taking your shoes off after…
Honey Sriracha Coleslaw (Sweet & Spicy)
Honey Sriracha Coleslaw. Impress your guests with this easy barbecue side salad. Creamy, sweet and spicy honey Sriracha dressing over healthy coleslaw salad. With summer holidays like Memorial Day and 4th of July coming up, you’ll want some fun and creative recipes to wow your guests, or hosts. Let’s look beyond the all-too-easy store bought…
Roasted Eggplant Parmesan Pizza Slices
Roasted Eggplant Parmesan Pizza Slices. Heathy, gluten-free and fun to make! Crispy breaded sliced eggplant with marinara sauce and Parmesean cheese. A healthy alternative to pizza. Pizza are one those guilty pleasure foods. There’s something about dense, chewy bread loaded with savory cheese and tangy sauce, plus all the other toppings! I admit I’ve enjoyed…
How to Bake Potato Wedges: Crispy Baked Potato Wedges
Potatoes can be a healthy supplement to any meal; as long as they are enjoyed in moderation and not fried in oil or loaded with fattening toppings. Baked or roasted potato wedges are a simple way to enjoy crispy potato fries, without all the added oil and saturated fat. All you need is a little…
How to Steam Artichokes: The Fail-Proof Way
Artichokes are a wonderful, healthy side to any dish. They’re extremely easy to cook and require almost no hands-on time. It’s important to know how to steam artichokes properly. Steaming is the preferred method for cooking. Unlike microwaving, they keep the artichokes moist and tender. You can boil as well, however a lot of valuable…
Toasted Walnut and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
It’s surprisingly easy to make a pesto. Like, if you got a food processor and 10 minutes you’ll have glorious homemade pesto. Bam! Did I just blow your mind? Mine was when I made this. I based this traditional pesto, but modified it into this Toasted Walnut and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto recipe. No more boring,…
Triple-Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
This is a teaser recipe post for an upcoming Shepherd’s Pie recipe I developed. With the holidays and Thanksgiving coming up I want to give my readers some time to prep and plan. In my family it’s always potluck style. Each of us brings at least one dish to create a complete feast worthy of kings….
White Bean and Spinach Quinoa Salad
You may have noticed the shiny new graphic on the sidebar, which is a direct result of working all weekend on the blog. It’s a free eCookbook for your enjoyment! Plating Pixels Top 10 Summer Potluck & Barbecue Recipes. (It’s been updated to a free sample, with recipes, of my 30 Minutes to Healthy Eating…
