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I am a multicultural Southern California native with a lifelong passion for entertaining and all cuisines. A retired corporate executive, now loving life as a recipe developer and food blogger.
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Chocolate Raspberry Bites
If you want a guilt-free dessert that is vegan and kid friendly, these delightful Chocolate Raspberry Bites are the perfect choice. This 5 ingredient recipe combines dark chocolate, fresh raspberries, and chia seeds. A touch of agave adds some sweetness to balance the tartness from the raspberries. This no bake recipe is secretly healthy and so tasty. This easy dessert is a quick and nutritious way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade
Quench your thirst this summer with my Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade. With the perfect blend of tangy fresh lemon juice and luscious blueberries, this fizzy twist on traditional lemonade is not only visually stunning but it’s so refreshing! Made with my Blueberry Simple Syrup, this sparkling lemonade recipe uses only 3 ingredients. Whether you make it for one or for a crowd, it’s a fun way to stay hydrated at your next summer gathering!
Blueberry Simple Syrup and Topping
This Blueberry Simple Syrup is bursting with the sweetness of fresh, plump blueberries. This quick and easy 2 ingredient simple syrup is a 2-in-1 recipe! The byproduct of this tasty simple syrup is a delicious blueberry topping that is terrific on breakfast items, yogurt, ricotta toast, ice cream, and more. The blueberry syrup can be used on so many things, including pancakes, waffles, pastries, and dessert items, and it’s absolutely amazing in cocktails and drinks!
Fresh Blueberry Cream Pie
Enjoy a slice of heaven with this luscious Fresh Blueberry Cream Pie! If you are craving a taste of summer, this fresh blueberry pie is the perfect treat to share with friends and family. Bursting with fresh, plump, juicy blueberries that provide a burst of sweetness and tang, a cream cheese filling that is so silky and smooth, and a deliciously nutty graham cracker crust, these three heavenly layers make this the perfect summer dessert to share with friends and family. This pie recipe can even be made gluten free!
Dragon Fruit Nice Cream
With a unique twist on traditional nice cream recipes, this Dragon Fruit Nice Cream is full of antioxidants and incredible flavor. This healthy non-dairy dessert gets its beautifully vibrant color from frozen dragon fruit (pink pitaya). Bananas provide some natural sweetness, along with a few optional ingredients that kick the flavor profile up a notch! This healthy 5 ingredient dessert recipe is so easy and takes only 5 minutes to make. It’s also vegan, dairy-free, and virtually guilt-free!
Quick Lemony Asparagus
Brighten up your meal with this vibrant steamed asparagus dish! This recipe for Quick Lemony Asparagus is so ridiculously easy, you’ll be astounded how fast it is to make! The bright and lemony flavor makes it a wonderful accompaniment to almost any fish, chicken, or beef main dish. This keto friendly 5 ingredient recipe is prepared from start to finish in less than 15 minutes. This quick and easy recipe is the perfect side dish for a healthy and refreshing meal.
White Bean Chicken Chili
This White Bean Chicken Chili is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken breast, creamy white cannellini beans, and a flavorful blend of vegetables and spices. It's a comforting meal that's not too heavy, making it perfect for any time of year. A very easy white chicken chili recipe that can be made either mild or spicy. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Avocado Deviled Eggs
Not only are these Avocado Deviled Eggs a delicious treat, but they also pack a nutritious punch! Avocados are rich in heart-healthy fats, while eggs provide a protein boost, making this dish a wholesome option for health-conscious foodies. This quick and easy appetizer is a great option to serve when you have a variety of guests with dietary restrictions. This recipe is not only keto friendly, but it’s also vegetarian, vegan, dairy free, and gluten free!
Amazing Key Lime Pie
Amazing does not even begin to describe this pie. I have taken a prize winning pie recipe and pimped it up to make it extraordinary! This Amazing Key Lime Pie is truly special. I used my distinctive graham cracker and walnut crust, filled it with a beautiful fresh lime custard, and topped it with a yummy vanilla whipped cream. This dessert is so uniquely delicious and surprisingly easy to make.
Loaded Banana Bread
This Loaded Banana Bread is extra moist and packed with lots of mix-ins like rich chocolate chips, crunchy pecans, and sweet butterscotch morsels. Ripe bananas and one secret ingredient make this moist banana bread recipe so delicious. Why not indulge yourself with an afternoon treat that will satisfy all your cravings? It’s sinfully rich enough to make a great dessert, too!
Chocolate Pecan Brioche Bread Pudding
This Chocolate Pecan Brioche Bread Pudding is a luxurious dessert that combines a creamy custard mixture with buttery French brioche, rich dark chocolate, and pecans, resulting in a soufflé-like texture and amazing flavor that will send you straight to dessert heaven! Served freshly baked with French vanilla ice cream for a really decadent treat.
Honey Wheat Country Bread (No Knead)
This Honey Wheat Country Bread (No Knead) recipe is a fantastic option for those who want to make homemade bread without the hassle of kneading. This one pot bread recipe uses a 50/50 combination of bread flour and whole wheat flour, mixed with honey, water, and yeast to create a delicious and wholesome loaf. The result is a crusty country bread with a tender and moist crumb that is delicious warm with just butter and jam. This easy bread recipe is simple enough for first time bread bakers.
Sicilian Pesto Sauce
This Sicilian Pesto Sauce is a harmonious blend of aromatic basil, tangy grape tomatoes, toasted almonds, crushed red pepper, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and olive oil, plus a secret ingredient to give it a bright summery flavor. Made in less than 20 minutes, this easy sauce can be made ahead of time and tossed with your favorite pasta or roasted potatoes. This pesto sauce is also delicious when spread on sandwiches or on crostini as an appetizer. This easy summer recipe might become your go to pasta sauce this season!
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with mixed greens. Loaded with wholesome ingredients and fresh flavors, this delightful summer salad pairs perfectly with my Lively Lemon Vinaigrette! This lemony quinoa salad recipe is not only delicious, but a healthy choice when you want to savor the flavors of the Mediterranean. This recipe is also vegan!
Fresh Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with my Fresh Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas recipe! This refreshing twist on the classic margarita combines the tropical sweetness of fresh pineapple with a fiery kick of jalapeños. The result? A cocktail that is sweet and spicy, and bursting with flavor. This is the perfect cocktail for those who like their drinks with a little extra heat!
Lively Lemon Vinaigrette
This Lively Lemon Vinaigrette will brighten up any type of salad, but it’s the perfect complement to my Mediterranean Quinoa Salad or my Strawberry Feta Salad (recipes coming soon). This dressing is wonderfully tangy, using fresh lemon juice, garlic, herbs, honey, Dijon mustard, and extra virgin olive oil. This quick and easy salad dressing recipe can be made in only 5 minutes, and can easily be made vegan. For easy entertaining, make it ahead of time. This healthy and delicious salad dressing will liven your taste buds with its zesty lemon flavor!
Strawberry Negroni
My Strawberry Negroni recipe is a fresh twist on the classic Negroni cocktail. This cocktail recipe combines the sophistication of gin, sweet vermouth, and my Strawberry Infused Campari, which adds a very subtle flavor to this cocktail’s signature bitterness. It is the perfect apéritif to any spring or summer evening meal. A quick and easy cocktail recipe!
Strawberry Infused Campari
If you enjoy a Negroni cocktail, then I think you will love this Strawberry Infused Campari. Fresh strawberries impart a hint of fruitiness to the otherwise bitter taste of Campari, giving this bitter Italian liqueur a slightly softer flavor. This small batch 2-ingredient recipe takes almost no time to prepare and can be made ahead of time, which is great for entertaining. Originally created as a special liqueur for my Strawberry Negroni cocktail, this Strawberry Infused Campari can also be used in many other cocktails.
Fresh Pineapple Sorbet (No Churn)
This no churn Fresh Pineapple Sorbet is an easy-to-make dessert that is full of natural sweetness and bursting with flavor. Now that the weather is warming up, this dessert recipe is a healthier way to treat yourself to something special on a hot day. With just three simple ingredients, this dairy-free frozen treat can easily be made ahead of time and ready to serve as a refreshing dessert, or palate cleanser between courses.
Pineapple Simple Syrup
Pineapple Simple Syrup is a delicious way to enhance a variety of dessert and drink recipes. This 2 ingredient recipe is ridiculously simple and can be made in about 15 minutes. Fresh pineapple elevates the flavor of plain simple syrup. With its lovely tropical flavor, this unique simple syrup recipe is delightful in mocktails, cocktails like my Fresh Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita (recipe coming soon), and my Fresh Pineapple Sorbet recipe!