‘Tis the season for pumpkin spice everything, am I right?! I’m not going to lie, I don’t usually go crazy for pumpkin flavored things and while I do enjoy a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice here and there, every once in awhile, it’s not my favorite. BUT…I’m all sorts of crazy about these pumpkin spice balls. They are ... Read More
Every Sunday, in preparation for the week ahead I spend the better part of the afternoon in the kitchen, baking muffins (our go to breakfast as we’re running out the door!) and prepping a couple key dishes that we’ll pack for lunch all week long. I always grill a few pounds of marinated chicken thighs and some weeks ... Read More
What better way to welcome the fall season then with a big ol’ bowl of butternut squash ravioli!? Ravioli stuffed with creamy goat cheese and spiced butternut squash then topped with a delicious sage and hazelnut pesto make this pasta dish the perfect comfort food to warm up with after a cool fall day. Making ravioli is less ... Read More
A couple of months ago I shared a recipe for Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins and gushed about how delicious, satisfying and healthy they are. While I still LOVE (and regularly make) the PB&J muffins, these Spiced Date & Walnut Muffins have become both my and Marc’s go to for a quick and healthy, grab & go breakfast. ... Read More
Mangoes are in their peak season here in Hawaii so a few weeks ago when both a neighbor and a friend dropped by with overflowing baskets of freshly picked mangoes I immediately knew I wanted to make a big batch of mango chutney. The sweet, juicy mango paired with onion and a generous dash of red chili flakes ... Read More
This is my idea of the perfect late summer appetizer. Ideal on a warm afternoon paired with a crisp glass of rose these Fig and Goat Cheese Spears are fresh and oh-so flavorful. They’re topped with fresh thyme and rich balsamic vinaigrette and come together within minutes which makes them the ultimate appetizer to serve at your next ... Read More
I think its safe to say that when it comes to rice, black rice is my favorite. It has this amazingly distinct, nutty flavor which makes it delicious on its own but even better when tossed with roasted cauliflower and juicy oranges in a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Variations of this salad have become a staple in our house ... Read More
One of the many things I love about this salad is that it works just as well as a side dish (it’s amazing with these Poke Tostadas!) as it does as a main dish, when topped with grilled chicken. I’ve been making it almost weekly and my husband and I can’t get enough of it! It’s sweet, crunchy ... Read More