Twirl up some veggies (and bacon if you like) to make rosettes that add to a lovely brunch experience with this savory egg tart. The polenta crust can even be gluten free if you select the proper cornmeal. Flowers make food prettier, do they not? Recently I’ve enjoyed seeing the many ways that flowers can garnish a springtime dish. If you like floral garnishes too, don’t miss my … Continue reading Savory Rosette Brunch Tart with Polenta Crust
Delicate crepes infused with aromatic pandan and coconut make a lovely brunch for springtime celebrations. Topping them with edible flowers is optional, yet adds an elegant touch of natural color and beauty. Two things I love are crêpes and violets, so putting them together on a plate made for a happy day. April showers have given us an abundance of wild violets this year. While some people might want … Continue reading Pandan Crepes with Coconut Sauce
Go ahead and reach for seconds of this iced zucchini bread. It’s moist, lemony, and very hard to resist just one more slice! Do you have a favorite fall quick bread? It seems like trays of cookies and sliced homemade quick bread are requirements this time of year. While I love a rich slice of spiced pumpkin bread, this new Lemon Zucchini Bread is bumping all the other … Continue reading Iced Lemon Zucchini Bread {Gluten Free}
Make a stack of these savory cornbread waffles, and your next brunch or lip-smacking lunch is just a few steps away. Add some crisp bacon and/or melted cheese, and you’ll want these waffles on repeat for weeks to come. They are perfect for stowing in the freezer, offering an instant heat-and-eat option that’s healthy and satisfying. Don’t most things taste better in waffle form? Cornbread is no … Continue reading Cornbread Waffles {GF Option}
The season for gathering up bundles of stone fruit to enjoy is here. Peaches and plums are fruits I love to incorporate when the price per pound (or kilo) reflects their abundance. For us it’s also the end of the summer break, and the race to outfit four kids for school is on. Those lazy days of late mornings are being traded in for 7:00 a.m. bus departures. Getting them ready for school requires so … Continue reading Purple Power Plum Pancakes
Eggplant and bacon go together like peas and carrots. Once the tantalizing bacon is cooked, everything comes together quickly in the very same skillet. Five simple ingredients (plus salt) are all you need–eggs, bacon, eggplant, onion, and a green vegetable. Eggplant and bacon frittata is my new go-t0 breakfast/brunch/lunch dish! This easy frittata is so simple that it could also easily work for a campout. We have yet to … Continue reading Easy Eggplant and Bacon Frittata
Swirls and Spice 