Smoothies and I have an off-and-on relationship. It makes no sense, really, because I continue baking all year long. Meanwhile, my blender, which can deliver healthy results much more rapidly than an oven, gets neglected in the corner of my counter top. Smoothies are something I hope to make a more regular part of my days in the months ahead. Inspiration for a simple smoothie … Continue reading Soothing Spiced Smoothie with Turmeric
Bright bites of sweet-and-salty goodness will beckon hungry party-goers to pick these up from your holiday platter–and then return for more. The green pesto spread features spinach, walnuts, and pecans, but skips the typical fresh basil or cilantro since they are not in season. Happily, I discovered that adding a few artichoke hearts to the mix rounds out the pesto’s taste perfectly. And the sparkling … Continue reading Pomegranate and Green Pesto Bites
As a college student, local coffee houses (that were not national chains) drew me in as an evening hangout spot. It wasn’t about the coffee; my friends and I came for the ambiance. To justify occupying a table, I would order a cup of hot chocolate or steamed milk. However, unlike those artificially tinted cups of warm, frothy sweetness, this homemade version of steamed milk … Continue reading Steamed Milk with Cinnamon and Dates
Once I tasted Jane’s Cranberry Salsa, the possibilities for using it began to multiply. Chicken salad with cranberry salsa? Yes, please. But what I am sharing today is a fresh take on taquitos, which I invented as a way to further enjoy some remaining cranberry salsa. Instead of cheese, creamy mayonnaise ties together the chicken and salsa, creating a delightful, unique filling. The guacamole is … Continue reading Baked Chicken (or Turkey) Taquitos with Cranberry Salsa
Not quite a cookie, and almost a cracker, hard tack is a traditional flat bread of the Scandanavian kitchen. My grandmother served hers with butter and orange marmalade, which I always enjoyed. These semi-crisp crackers also taste delicious with any good jam (including raspberry rhubarb I can attest), chutney, or cranberry salsa. I enjoy rolling the dough out with my children, since they can cut out … Continue reading Swedish Hard Tack Crackers
This newest granola recipe has a flavour profile similar to Pineapple Almond Muffins, which have proven very popular recently. Both the granola and the muffins are also wheat free (and gluten free depending on the purity of your oats). Pouring almond milk over a bowl of granola in the morning or as an afternoon snack is delicious way to get energized. Granola also can serve … Continue reading Pineapple Almond Granola
Swirls and Spice 