A good quiche is one of my all time favorite dishes. I frequently order it when I see it being offered on a restaurant or bakery menu and am often underwhelmed, always wanting more flavor. This quiche is nothing like that. It’s deeply flavorful, creamy, flaky, light, and just down right perfection. The addition of…
Brie Prosciutto and Fig Panini
These delicious, and incredibly simple panini have been a household favorite longer than I can remember! Something about the crispy buttery outside, melted pungent brie, herby rosemary and sweet fig spread combo that is so satisfying. My family cheers when I make these! 99% of the time I make these sandwiches exactly as the recipe…
Glazed Pumpkin Cookies
The Perfect Pumpkin Cookie to Welcome Fall When my kids see this pumpkin cookie coming out of a hot oven, it’s a telltale sign that fall has arrived. This recipe holds a special place in my heart, as it was passed down from our next-door neighbor when I was growing up. Over the years, it…
Baja-style Fish Tacos with Spicy Lime Crema
It’s a very rare occasion that I fry something in my kitchen – I rarely pan or shallow fry, let alone deep fry. When I do, it causes quite a stir among my family prompting all to voice their thoughts about it. Among the musings, nobody ever comments, “It smells like the Kern County Fair…
Cantaloupe Banana Smoothie
The most used appliance in our house is our Vitamix… this is not a paid sponsorship, but rather a ode to my favorite appliance for almost 15 years. Each day, this well loved kitchen friend produces smoothie after healthy smoothie, velvety soups and sauces, smooth muffin batter, chunky dips and spreads, and even the best…
Green Beans Provencal
This side dish is such a hit with my family that during the summer when green beans are in peak season, I make it on a weekly basis. Correction, my 13 year old son now makes it for us on a weekly basis. Lucky me! I first enjoyed this salad while in cooking school and…
Summer Fruit Almond Cream Galette
When your favorite summer desserts include all things fruit, you come up with new ways to use all that peak produce! Fruit crisps are one of my favorite desserts- I can never get enough of that sweet, buttery, oat crumble. But then I remind myself how much I love pie, or anything with a flaky,…
Arugula Salad with Tomato, Peach and Roasted Golden Beets
For many of us, a simple trip to the farmer’s market can provide such joy these days. The aromas, the array of colors, and the people! Oh how nice it is to see people – outside, masked, and there to support our local farmers and their hard work. Even greater than joy, our health is…
Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are such a welcome treat in the morning, especially during the summer months when even the thought of a steaming bowl of anything makes you sweat just a little. I’ve been making these for longer than I can remember. When my kids were younger, I used to tuck them in at night and…
Cherry Peach Smoothie
Refreshing Summer Smoothie: Cherry Peach and Mint This refreshing smoothie is one of my favorite summer treats. The combination of fresh peach, cherry and mint creates a flavor that perfectly captures the essence of the season. During the summer, I make sure to buy extra peaches each week. I let them ripen until they’re almost…