Dried plums (aka prunes) get a bad rep. Everyone knows them for their ability to make you...um...need to use the bathroom. But did you know that plums promote healthy bones and are a great substitute for fats and sugars in baked goods or sauces? When I was in San Francisco in March, I had ...
Dips, Spreads & Condiments
Oven-Dried Tomato Pesto Fettuccine
Pasta has a bad rep when it comes to healthy eating. It is ridiculed for having too many carbs and calories, and that is mostly right if you're eating tons of it and covering it in a super creamy and cheesy sauce. But that doesn't mean it can't be part of a healthy lifestyle. In fact, it's a great ...
Turkey Bolognese Sauce {Recipe Redux}
This month's Recipe Redux theme is all about the alcohol... in the kitchen that is. And I don't mean drinking while you cook, although I won't judge if that's your thing. What we really mean here, though, is putting alcohol into your food. Immediately I thought of adding rum to banana bread, ...
Birthday Cake Coconut Butter
I am back in Oaxaca from a trip to the Riviera Maya with my boyfriend and it feels good to be home. I'm always ready to come home towards the end of a vacation and get back into my routine. Do you have that same feeling at the end of a trip? That being said, I still miss the beach. I was really ...
Guacamole Two Ways: Strawberry Jalapeño and Mango
Maybe you've had fruit in your guacamole before, or maybe you haven't. If you haven't, then you should stop what you're doing and go make these two fruity versions ASAP. Then, get back to me and tell me how amazing the combo is. This would be another recipe that Daniel did not approve of. When I ...