Sparkling red pomegranate atop tangy orange bars make a lovely and refreshing addition to the dessert table. For extra fun, I spelled the word “JOY” with pomegranate arils. But what you write (or don’t write) is up to you! The bars look even more colourful with a generous sprinkling of pomegranate rubies. May your heart and home have room for joy this holiday season. I’ll … Continue reading Pomegranate Gem Orange Bars
Almond Supreme Cookies are a splurge meant for the holidays. Packed with almond paste and almond flour, chewy almond goodness awaits you after crunching through the almond coating. Do you like baking with almond flour? Because you will after tasting these cookies. Usually I hesitate to make recipes that call for almond flour alone, because it is more expensive than other flours. But some recipes … Continue reading Almond Supreme Cookies {Grain Free}
Elegant striped parfaits make a festive holiday dessert that is gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly–but no one can tell by looking! Cranberries colour the red layer, and coconut milk in the white panna cotta layers adds creamy richness. And the taste is perfectly sweet, thanks to a medley of fruit, a touch of coconut sugar, and pure honey. These parfaits are the ultimate make-ahead dessert. That means less stress … Continue reading Cranberry Pineapple Panna Cotta Parfaits
My family absolutely loves this hearty casserole, which is why I am willing to make the mashed potatoes from scratch. But if you happen to have leftover mashed potatoes, you’ve got yourself one of the easiest, most satisfying suppers ever! Lamb is not a meat I grew up eating much, but I love it now. Not everyone feels the same way about lamb, but after … Continue reading Lamb, Zucchini and Mashed Potato Pie
Vibrant red pomegranate contrasts with fresh splashes of green parsley in this quinoa salad with a bright citrus dressing. This salad has everything I am looking for. Not only is it eye-catching, it’s healthy, crunchy, satisfying, and tied together with a perfectly balanced, tangy citrus dressing. Salads that are too sweet are not my style. The beautiful red pomegranate, however, does not take this salad over the … Continue reading Pomegranate Quinoa Salad
With plenty of savoury flavour and the convenience of the crock pot, finally, here is an appealing succotash recipe that makes me grateful and glad! Skeptics like me need some convincing that succotash is a dish worth serving. Though I would like to be as thankful as the my immigrant ancestors were for basic sustenance, bland food does not incline me toward celebration. My opinion … Continue reading Slow-Cooker Succotash with Quinoa and Butternut Squash
Swirls and Spice 