5 December 2014
Good 4 u chocolate chip cookies with healthy ingredients
These Good 4 U Chocolate Chip Cookies are loaded with goodness. Actually, they contain all of the ingredients for a healthy breakfast, such as oats, wheat (...)
27 July 2014
Seared scallops with cauliflower puree and tangerine reduction
It’s a hot summer evening, I’m exhausted from a busy day, and my family is asking what’s for dinner tonight? That’s when I pull a quick and healthy 30-minute (...)
31 January 2015
Loaded baked potato soup in slow cooker
There is nothing better than skiing that final slope of the day, down to a warm and satisfying bowl of soup that was effortlessly made. This delicious and (...)
15 August 2014
Malibu farm cauliflower pizza
If you are ever in Malibu, you must stop and eat at Malibu Farm, a cafe located at the end of the Malibu Pier. I absolutely love eating at Malibu Farm Cafe. (...)
12 March 2014
Spanish Potato Omelet
Spanish Potato Omelet is perfect for breakfast or a brunch. The simplicity of starting the cooking process in a skillet and finishing up in the oven, makes it (...)
2 July 2016
Sweet potato hummus with baked paprika pita chips
I love when people ask me “how did you and your husband meet?”, and I get to respond with “on a blind date”. He was my best date ever and we have been going (...)
25 March 2016
Slow cooker pork carnitas
Taking this into consideration, it is time to start thinking about how to simplify dinners. Perhaps, I should consider pre-making some dishes and freezing (...)
23 April 2015
Gluten-free chocolate donuts with chocolate ganache
In Malibu, there isn’t a donut shop to be found. This could be due to healthy lifestyle chosen by so many who live in Malibu. In order to pick-up donuts for my (...)
12 October 2015
Eggplant Meatballs
I took a cooking class last week and in that class the instructor made eggplant meatballs. Wow, they were so amazing. I couldn’t even tell that they were (...)
26 February 2016
Gluten and sugar-free banana bread sandwiches
A much healthier banana bread . Not only gluten-free but sugar-free too. Banana’s are not only gluten-free but a great healthy food to include in your recipes (...)
28 April 2013
Asparagus and Leek Quiche
Today, I am making two quiches, one for my hubby and the other for our neighbors who gifted us with bundles of glorious asparagus from their farm in (...)
10 April 2016
Creation nation’s chunky monkey balls bars bites
It has only been 2 weeks thus far, but I’ve realized that I’m a total snack-a-holic and am finding it difficult to maintain a healthy snacking routine while at (...)
22 October 2015
Ingredient Pancakes
This morning, I was actually alone. No kids, no hubby, and no housekeeper. Just 3 dogs, a cat, and me. Doesn’t happen often, but somehow today it did. Only (...)
28 July 2013
Healthy Swiss Muesli
This morning, I am left home alone. This is a rarity, for someone is almost always home. Last night, knowing that my hubby and daughters would be leaving early (...)
6 May 2020
Red velvet bundt cake
A red velvet cake that is so simple to whip up and bake, yet, looks festive, and is very moist and full of that yummy red velvet flavor, I guarantee you won't (...)
27 February 2016
California Tortilla Soup
Pomi tomatoes, from Italy, aren’t just for use in Italian food. I used a box of Pomi chopped tomatoes for a Mexican Tortilla Soup and it was delicious. I (...)
11 June 2019
Charcuterie and cheese board for entertaining and holidays
When entertaining and for the holidays, I always serve a Charcuterie and Cheese Board. A large wood cutting board filled with gourmet treats is so simple to (...)
16 July 2015
Quinoa and oatmeal with coconut milk and maple syrup
So far this summer, quinoa-oatmeal with coconut milk and maple syrup has been my favorite breakfast. It’s creamy, filling, and healthy, plus the maple syrup (...)
11 September 2015
Swedish Mini Pancakes
Swedish pancakes are essentially a crepe, eaten for breakfast or dessert. I enjoy making these light and airy Swedish mini-pancakes at anytime during the day, (...)
29 May 2015
Fresh apple cake with glaze
I often question if I am a cook or a baker. I love to do both but if I enrolled in culinary school, I would choose cooking courses over baking. However, after (...)
23 May 2015
Perfect Lemon Bars
When life gives me lemons, or rather my lemon trees, I make lemon bars. We have 3 lemon trees in our yard. Once the trees become abundantly full, I get out my (...)
14 May 2017
Bucatini with clams and rich sauce
Bucatini + clams with loads of sauce is one of my favorite dinners to cook my family, because it contains simple ingredients, is so easy to make, beyond (...)
11 November 2015
Salted butterscotch creme brulee
Lately, I’ve been obsessed with ordering salted butterscotch pudding for dessert, anytime I find it on a menu. Usually, my hubby and I share our dessert, but I (...)
11 June 2017
Vegan mixed berry crisp
Saturdays for my family, means we go hang out on our boat in the marina paddle boarding, riding in the dingy, and soaking up some sun. Normally, we’ll come (...)
