Salad Queen I’ve mentioned it before, and I’m saying it again, I love salad! But I love salads off the beaten path. Full of fruits, and vegetables, easy on the dressings, and heavy on the “I’m actually enjoying this” rather than “I chose the healthy option”. I’ve always loved a traditional caprese salad but have found myself disappointed when the…
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RECIPES
Summer Squash Authentic Gourmet Pizza
Sauce…-Less? Yep, that’s right. Theres no sauce on this Summer Squash Pizza. I simply rub olive oil as my base with oregano leaves and minced garlic. If you happen to have garlic or oregano oil on hand that will taste even better. This provides enough moisture to the pizza but allows the toppings to shine through. Summer Garden Favorites This…
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New York-Style Pizza Dough
The City Staple My time spent in New York City opened me up to new ideas, techniques, and genius creations in the culinary world. Although you can almost always count on an amazing meal in New York, the most consistent thing the city can be trusted with is delicious pizza. I believe the most critical component of this amazing pizza…
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Old Fashioned Sour Cream Ice Cream
Costa Rican inspired sour cream Ice cream. In Costa Rica, Natilla means sour cream, and their sour cream is something special. This recipe will take you to the “pure life,” or, as Costa Ricans would say, “pura vida!” You won’t be able to put your spoon down. A Sweet Discovery My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Costa Rica….
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Summer Berry Quinoa Salad
This Summer Berry Quinoa Salad is my go to summer recipe. It’s quick, refreshing, healthy, and delicious! An Atypical American Salad I love salad, but I’m not the biggest fan of your typical American salad. Too often I find they consist of flavorless lettuce, a few equally unimpressive toppings, and then drenched in an overpowering dressing. On the contrary, I…
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Gourmet Italian Egg White Omelette- Like A Chef!
This recipe is a traditional french omelette with a twist. Traditionally, a french omelette is made with whole eggs and chives; this recipe calls for my favorite Italian flavors infused into delicate egg whites. This recipe mixes the legendary French cooking techniques, with the legendary Italian flavors. Hence why this Gourmet Italian Egg White Omelette will have you cooking like…
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