Roasted Radish and Carrot Medley

Roasted Radish and Carrot Medley

I have always considered the radish just as a pretty garish for salad, not necessarily as a main vegetable. Boy, I have been missing out on an amazing flavor profile! Roasted radish taste nothing like its spicy, raw flavor. When roasted, the radish becomes delicate and sweet. If you’ve only been using radish in salads, [...]

Tangy Salmon Cakes

Tangy Salmon Cakes

If you’re a fan of salmon and crab cakes, why not marry the two? You can make ‘cakes’ out of more than just crab. Salmon is a very healthy fish and works well as a pan fried cake. This recipe not only tastes great, it’s easy to make!

Vanilla Crème Pie Tartlets

Vanilla Crème Pie Tartlets

Crème pie tartlets have become one of my favorite go-to desserts. I almost always have these simple ingredients on hand, which can be mixed up a hundred different ways. These tartlets are a perfect example of Simple Elegance. They only take around 5 minutes to assemble and, as a bonus, each tartlet is only about [...]

Purple Rice Pilaf with Feta and Walnuts

Purple Rice Pilaf with Feta and Walnuts

I know what you are thinking, that is one good looking side dish. This rice pilaf is super sexy and tastes oh so good. Perfect for date night, pair this side with steamed fish or grilled chicken. Spring is on it’s way. Pack it up with a simple salad and take it on a romantic [...]

Cheesy Yummy Herb Garlic Bread

Cheesy Yummy Herb Garlic Bread

Is tonight Italian night in your house? Well, no Italian meal would be complete without a perfect garlic bread. Not to worry, I totally have you covered. You have to try this amazing cheesy herby bread. It’s crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, ideal for soaking up sauces. Now, I can’t take [...]


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Creamy Lemon Egg Drop Soup

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