Month: May 2020

Swiss Chard With Apples

Swiss Chard With Apples

I didn’t grow up with Swiss chard as a part of my childhood. As a matter of fact, I went most of my adult life never even having heard of it, let alone tasting it. Just a few years back, having worked at a restraunt…

Orange Balsamic Glazed Carrots

Orange Balsamic Glazed Carrots

Is it me, or are carrots the most kid friendly vegetable ever? Just a question I thought I’d throw out there. What’s great about carrots is that as your kids are eating them, their little bodies are being assisted with the growing process, they have…

Chewy Golden Cookies

Chewy Golden Cookies

I discovered this recipe by accident when playing around with granola recipes. I love when accidents like this happen! This is the simplest cookie recipe ever! 2 bowls. No dairy, no eggs, no leaveners. Basically nuts, almond flour, gluten free oats, coconut, spices, honey and…

Dirty John

Dirty John

This is the perfect marriage of Dirty Rice and Hoppin’ John. Dirty rice is a Cajun dish made of rice, ground beef chicken livers, onion, bell pepper, celery and Cajun spices. Hoppin’ John is a black eyed pea stew served over rice. My fathers side…