These No Bake Blackberry Tarts with Blueberry Cashew Cream are a fun and tasty dessert that happen to be healthy for you. No baking required, this easy to make dessert is perfect for Summer time BBQs and parties and you don't even have to turn on a oven! Sound good?So as I was rearranging the old cookbook collection I came across some wonderful old favorites and one's cover art made me think of tarts. Fruit tarts to be exact. This cover photo of the glistening berries all nestled in the ... continue reading...
Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Stuffed Potatoes
Succulent, tender and loaded with amazing flavor, these Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Stuffed Potatoes are off the hook tasty! Best part is it’s a one pot meal with minimal effort required. Watch the video to see how easy these come together!Boneless chuck roast gets an amazing spice and herb rub, is rendered beyond tender and is bathed in an amazing BBQ sauce that all gets stuffed in a baked potato. Top with cheddar cheese and green onions and you have a meal.I first saw this recipe in a ... continue reading...
Hummus with Lamb and Lemon Herb Sauce
Known in the Middle East as Hummus Kawarma, this Hummus with Lamb and Lemon Herb Sauce is downright delectable! Made with a traditional plain hummus and a second version with cilantro and jalapeño for a little kick, this is a perfect summertime dip-first course to get that party started.Whether served as a traditional appetizer or with a salad and kebabs like these Pork Kebabs with Honey Mint Sauce, you’ll be going back for another scoop of this flavorful lamb and hummus all topped with ... continue reading...
Pork Kebabs with Honey Mint Sauce
These Pork Kebabs with Honey Mint Sauce will be on the table in under 30 minutes and your family will love you for it! Serve these alongside some warmed pita, or as pictured here, fresh Sangak bread from a local Middle Eastern bakery.I’m excited that today’s post is sponsored by my friends over at Smithfield. Smithfield is proud to be the leader in marinated fresh pork. They continuously strive to provide customers with new and delicious mouthwatering flavors, all using 100% fresh pork. ... continue reading...
Grilled Corn Salad with Hazelnuts
I love summer for the bounty of fresh vegetables and namely corn. We have been on a corn binge as of late and if you want something different than just nibbling it off the cob try this Grilled Corn Salad with Hazelnuts.Lots of fresh, charred on the grill corn tossed with an orange vinaigrette with fresh herbs like tarragon and mint. I quickly pan toast the hazelnuts to bring out their rich flavor. This one has been in salad rotation 3 times now in the last month. Amazing pop of ... continue reading...
Root Beer Glazed Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Summer is in full swing, BBQs are happening, grills are in heavy use, my smoker is getting a workout and we are loving every bit of it. After a recent trip to Virginia, pulled pork was on my mind, and this Root Beer Glazed Slow Cooker Pulled Pork came to mind. San Diego has been getting really hot lately so I thought about busting out the slow cooker to keep things cool and work some magic.This Root Beer Glazed Slow Cooker Pulled Pork is perfect for this summer’s parties, BBQs and ... continue reading...
Peanut Butter and Jelly Semifreddo
The humble PB&J sandwich is one of those childhood lunch staples and about as American as apple pie. So I thought I’d take those flavors and introduce them into a dessert. Today I'm serving up my Peanut Butter and Jelly Semifreddo.More a wonderfully creamy, frozen mousse than an ice cream, this Peanut Butter and Jelly Semifreddo is perfect for Summer dessert or anytime really. Who am I kidding?I've shared with you guys my Sweet and Sour Strawberry Semifreddo with Black Sesame, ... continue reading...
Cherry Ricotta Bruschetta
Here's a little something to nibble on as your dinner grills or smokes. This summer inspired appetizer is sure to be a hit. Who doesn’t like bruschetta? That wonderful antipasto from Italy made of grilled bread, rubbed with garlic and topped with tomatoes, basil and olive oil? So fresh and summery, but I decided to switch it up with my version. I think this Cherry Ricotta Bruschetta is pretty tasty!With this Summer’s amazing cherry bounty I figured a twist on the traditional bruschetta ... continue reading...
Greek Lamb Feta Tart
This Greek Lamb Feta Tart is one of those meals that comes together in 30 minutes and looks like you spent a lot of time making it. Instead of using the traditional phyllo dough I opted for what I had on hand and used a puff pastry. Supremely delicious!In the mood for a little Mediterranean food I hit up my local market and purchased some nice, delicious salty black brined olives and fresh feta cheese. I was envisioning a tart of sorts instead making a flatbread, and decided a puff ... continue reading...
Brazilian Cheese Bread Rolls
These Brazilian Cheese Bread Rolls are a new addiction for me. They're loaded with cheesy goodness and bacon to add that extra flavor kick. A great side note is these are a gluten free bread roll because they use tapioca flour. A-mazing friends!Now you know I am not one who needs anything gluten free, but in researching these the key was using tapioca flour. So no wheat involved with these beauties. It is an amazing ground flour and the end result is this wonderfil, crackled exterior ... continue reading...