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Hibiscus is a Bright, Refreshing Way to Chase Away the Winter Blues
Hibiscus, Cinnamon & Cardamom “Tea” Ever since I was immersed by hibiscus shrubs in Costa Rica, I’ve been a big admirer of the plant. And when I found out that its flowers make a beautiful and...
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A New Spice for Your Pantry: Black Lime
Buckwheat Pasta with Black Lime & Parsley I’ve always been a huge fan of spices, to the point where I buy the most oddball spices possible and especially the ones I’ve never even heard of before....
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Give Your Cookies Flavor + Flair with Matcha
Matcha Chocolate Cookies While I used to mostly drink matcha instead of eat it, lately I’ve been expanding my horizons and including matcha in ice cream and smoothies. But those still use matcha in...
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Got Leftover Veggies? Serve ‘Em with a Poached Egg!
Poached Egg on Roasted Potatoes Poached eggs are a classic. They’re also a great way to turn random veggies into a satisfying lunch or a light dinner. Whether you have leftover roasted potatoes or a...
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Turning Grilled Goodies into Breakfast
Grilled Asparagus with Fried Egg & Smoked Paprika It’s officially summer, which means the lucky folks with grills will likely have some extra-delicious leftover veggies. (If you don’t have a...
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Let Your Culinary Skills Bloom with Edible Flowers
Garden Salad with Borage Flowers Garnishing is what gives a dish an extra pop of visual appeal, not to mention a flavor boost. Sometimes a quick sprinkling of spice is all you need; sometimes you...
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A Convenient & (Literally) Cheesy Breakfast
Cheesebread Muffins with Green Chiles Some muffins are high and airy; some are flat and dense. I suppose you could make a case that the former is more texturally pleasing, but the flat-and-dense...
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The Perfect Way to Enjoy Pumpkin Spice
Pumpkin Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting While some folks prefer their pumpkin spice in the form of a latte, I’m a bigger fan of making pumpkin cake with plenty of spices and a hint of blackstrap...
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You Can Never Have Too Many Pumpkin Recipes!
Pumpkin Pudding Cake While some folks might say that pumpkins are more of a Thanksgiving ingredient, I say they’re an ideal winter ingredient — after all, they’re a winter squash. And because they’re...
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A Quick & Easy Crab Dish
Crab Pasta with Peppers & Parsley Canned seafood is often overlooked, but it shouldn’t be — its far less perishable nature makes it a go-to dinner or lunch option. Don’t have time to get to the...
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Summer Time Is Prime Salad Time
Simple Summer Salad Summer is finally here! (Officially, the first day of summer is June 21st.) That means plenty of opportunities for simple-yet-scrumptious salads. It’s the perfect opportunity to...
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An Easy Way to Enjoy Wild Salmon
One-Pan Herbed Salmon & Pepper Egg Got leftover cooked salmon? Or lox? Or canned salmon? No matter its style of preparation, salmon makes an excellent addition for a quick and hearty sautéed...
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Taking Advantage of Summer Strawberries
Strawberry Streusel Cake Summer won’t be around for much longer, so let’s take advantage of perfectly ripe strawberries while we can! They’re excellent baked into desserts, especially low-sugar,...
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Winter Squash: The Hero Ingredient of the Season
Roasted Kabocha with Egg, Herbs & Cheese Winter squash has so very many upsides! And one very big downside, although it’s possible to dodge the latter. The upsides are numerous: winter squash is...
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The Simplest Seafood Ideas Come in Tins
Tinned seafood is the unsung hero of the grocery aisles! When I was a kid, it seemed like all we had was not-so-stellar canned tuna. Nowadays, we have fantastically flavorful, nicely textured tuna...
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