A concoction of stewed fruit, whipped cream or custard, and sweetener of your choice, fool is an incredibly easy, healthy treat. My blackberry fool recipe has a probiotic twist for even greater health benefits! According to Thehistoricfoodie’s Blog, fool can be dated back to 17th-century England and France. There is no question as to why …
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What should you serve at your next dinner party? This! This gloriously simple grilled salmon will have all your guests raving. I served mine with my Thai Basil and Roasted Peanut Slaw. Don’t be intimidated to cook salmon on the grill! Once you learn this easy trick you will be mastering grilled salmon every weekend. …
BBQ season is upon us and you know that means friends, family, and food! This impromptu slaw came together with inspiration from all the wonderful herbs at my local organic farm stand, especially the beautiful, fresh Thai basil. Luckily I was able to grab a quick pic of this beauty before my dinner guests dove …
The beloved Monte Cristo, always and forever my favorite sandwich. If you’ve never had one, let me explain. The Monte Cristo is America’s version of the French Croque Monsieur. Basically it’s melty cheese, ham, and turkey sandwiched between two gloriously fried pieces of French toast. If that wasn’t already amazing enough, you get to eat …
You are going to love this super low-carb, tangy, herby, keto-friendly ranch dressing. Finding great sauces for low-carb food can be tricky. This one sauce can do a lot. It will brighten up your favorite crunchy salad, or cool down your spicy chicken. It’s extra thick and creamy, making it perfect for dipping. YUM! Do …
Homemade beef jerky is a perfectly portable, protein-packed snack perfect for fueling your next adventure. I’m gonna admit it. I love snacking. But even healthy trail mixes and nuts are full of extra carbs that I really don’t need! There are a lot of great meat snacks available to purchase pre-made these days, but some …
If you have a garden you should be growing garlic! Growing garlic is so much easier than it looks and rewards you with four amazing seasonal garlic products: April to May — spring garlic June to July — garlic scapes July to August — fresh garlic bulbs September to next year — dried garlic bulbs …
Roasted chicken is one of those comfort foods that I can’t live without. And if it’s as easy as putting a whole chicken and some veggies in a pot together to cook, then I’m all in. Especially if it comes out of the oven infused with an earthy flavor and so juicy and tender that …
I’ve been on a big-time salad kick the last few weeks. The holidays tend to bog me down with heavy winter foods and starting in January I always crave salad. Not just a weak little side salad — I want a real, meal-sized salad. Salad dressing is one condiment I never buy. It’s easy to …
If you’re not familiar with shelling beans, you should be! Trust me. The flavor and texture are so superior to dry beans. Shelling beans come in many varieties and many of the dry bean varieties you buy can be eaten fresh as shelling beans. The trick is not to let them dry! See, shelling beans …
Raw honey lavender ice cream is more than a treat! Sometimes we all need to treat ourselves. But, why not take care of yourself at the same time? You can do both with this easy raw ice cream! This recipe is packed with healthy fatty acids, vitamins A, D, B6 and B12, and digestive enzymes …