Straight from Winter to Summer. 90 degree temps this weekend and I’m not mad about it! You know what else I’m not mad about? My Air Fryer Hearts of Palm “Motz” Sticks! The ultimate bar snack made over to give you all the flavor and feels in a heathier package! ...
Hors d'oeuvres and Snacks
Pesto Pizza Balls! That’s What She Said!
Welp, it’s cold here in Chicago, like really cold, 10 degrees real temp! The coldest temps we have had in two years! Even colder tomorrow! This is when I think moving back to California isn’t such a bad idea! But during these cold winter months you have extra permission, (not that you needed it), ...
Fig, Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Pinwheels! Easy Elagante’ App Alert!!
Fall is the start of kicking off the holiday season, albeit, this year’s season may look different from years past, there will still be the holidays. There will still be pie and there will still be overindulgence (more so this year)! Well, I have another easy elgante’ app alert to carry you through ...
Beet & Goat Cheese Tart. UnBEETable, Elegant, Easy App!
Here we are again, new year, new you…just kidding, I thought we talked about that. We will not utter those words again. The festivities are coming to a close for 2019, one more big hoorah to say goodbye to 2019 and welcome the new year and new decade! I have the perfect New Year’s Eve App that is ...
Dairy Free Crab Dip! Dip it, Dip It Real Good
You may ask yourself; well how did I get here…letting the days go by…. a little Talking Heads playing in my head right now. Time just moves at warp speed these days and here we are at the end of Summer, Labor Day Weekend, the last hoorah of the summer of 2019 until it’s gone. Well, as we close the ...
Za’atar Spiced Nuts! Best Bar Snacks Ever!
I love a good bar snack. They really are a simple perfect appetizer whether you are out or entertaining at home. I always have them on hand at home for impromptu guests, dinners, parties and just because. Spiced nuts are my fav of the bar snacks, so easy to make, customizable for whatever flavor you ...
Shrimp Diablo Bites! Heat Up Your Appetizer Game!
Shrimp Diablo Bites! I told you I had an appetizer version of my Fettuccini Shrimp Diablo. Well here you go! They are ready for their close-up. This time using Capello’s lasagna sheets, which are gluten and grain free, I also kept these dairy free by using Kite Hill Almond Ricotta and Calabrian ...
Spiced Carrot Fries! Keto, Paleo and Whole 30 Oh My!
Here we go, rounding the corner and heading into the third weekend in January featuring lightened up dishes. These spiced baked carrot French fries check all the boxes. Comforting, spicy, hint of sweet and heat and beta carotene (yes there is a box for this)! Oh, and if you are on some diet, ...
Meat and Cheese Board Bites! Your New Go To Party App!
Your calendar is probably booking up by the minute as we dig our heels into the Holidays! No doubt you will be attending a few gatherings and probably hosting too! Well don’t you worry, I have your new go to party app! Behold my Meat and Cheese Board Bites! All the components and flavors of your ...
Roasted Garlic Beet Dip. I Like Big Beets and I Cannot Lie!
I have been on a major beet kick lately. Roasted, raw, dip form, dried, you name it! I think there is just so much you can do with them. Red beets, golden beets, they are both delicious! Well this week I am sharing one of my all time favorite beet recipes. Roasted garlic beet dip! This is great for ...
