Fresh Summer Slaw (mayo-free!)
With the fourth of July just around the corner, I wanted to whip up some fresh salad ideas that can be served as sides for weekend festivities.
My goal:Â a mayo-free spin on slaw to cut back
Paleo Strawberry Panna Cotta
Panna Cotta, or "cooked cream" in Italian, is one of the easiest and tastiest desserts you can make, as well as very versatile for flavor in terms of serving with different seasonal berries or sauces.
The
Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes
Cheesecake is one of my all time favorites when it comes to dessert. Every year for my birthday, good ol' fashion cheesecake is a must have (yes, the regular kind, I am human :-) )... and with my
Homemade Strawberry Jam (with Chia Jam option)
This strawberry season has really been pumping out a bunch of tasty (and beyond sweet!) berries each day.
This particular season I incorporated Malibu Compost, a biodynamic, or "beyond organic", compost to the
Fresh Summer Tomato Salad
This time of year tomatoes really start to take shape in the summer garden, as well as I find an immense variety to choose from at the local farmers markets.
I got the inspiration for this particular
Rainbow Latkes with Cumin Crema & Apple Sauce
Potato pancakes, or latkes, are one of my favorite real food meals to make. Â They've got sweet, savory, salty, and crispy - all great flavors and textures for getting your taste buds excited about food!
I wanted
Cilantro Sweet Potato Hummus
With the NFL draft tomorrow and barbecue festivities to commence (and the dusting off of my Steelers jersey of course!), I wanted to whip up a unique spin on a favorite appetizer of mine:Â hummus & veggie platter
Raw Mixed Fruit Tart with Vanilla Cashew Cream Filling
I just got back from a weekend mini-retirement (aka vacay) and had the itch to get into the kitchen and make a raw fruit tart. I got the inspiration from a colorful fruit tart I saw in a
Soup Prep, Dynamic Stretching & Flexibility Training, and 3 Tips on Maximizing Food Freshness
Maple Coconut Nut Butter & Seed Butter (nut free)
Nut butters are one of my all time favorite foods (kryptonite) so I'm always playing around with different combos that work.
Over the weeked I tried a caramel/sea salt combo (ever had that in ice cream? wow