Recipes

I can finally say that I made homemade risotto from scratch. After watching the many seasons of Hell’s Kitchen, Gordon Ramsay always described the art of making the perfect risotto quite difficult and intimidating. I found the process not too laborious and I have to say, I’m quite proud of myself. This risotto features fresh […]

I don’t know if you have noticed, but it seems like the price of Baileys Irish Cream has increased significantly. Have you ever thought about making Baileys at home? You won’t believe how easy it is! It’s much cheaper than buying a bottle from the store, and it tastes great too. It’s really simple. All […]

It is said that different variations of coffee cocktails pre-date the now-classic Irish coffee by at least a hundred years. The Irish coffee is an iconic drink in its own right and the original recipe is quite easy to follow and prepare with few ingredients. It is a combination of rich black coffee, smooth Irish […]

If you’re in the mood for comfort food, this recipe is most definitely what you are looking for. With a variety of colors, this dish is a mess of different veggies and spinach draped over a big, hot, nutrient-dense sweet potato. Although you might associate stews with the winter months, this stew makes for the […]

We had a good year for growing zucchini this year and I thought I would give this frittata recipe a try. If you find that you have an abundance of zucchini leftover from the growing season, this may be the dish for you. Each bite of this frittata is veggie and herb-packed with the finishing […]

In our household, our go-to protein source is usually a nice piece of salmon. Salmon is low in calories and packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, as well as selenium and choline. Other benefits include an array of anti-inflammatory advantages that may play a role in a reduced risk of depression and anxiety. […]

It seems the Mediterranean Diet has been all the rage as of late and with the beginning of a new year, I thought it would be nice to start things off with a fresh and flavorful dish. This diet could decrease the risk of developing an array of cardiovascular diseases. It could also help to […]

I’m always on the lookout for new veggie burger recipes. I’m not quite sure what I’m exactly looking out for as so many of them are so similar, but still, I like to browse through the different variations of ingredients they include. I’ve prepared my fair share; some good, some not so good. Overall, I’d […]

I have to be honest with you here and say that I was nervous about preparing this recipe. Actually, after reading through the ingredient list and instructions a few times, I wasn’t nervous so much about the dish’s preparation. It was the photography at the end. Sometimes that just doesn’t come out right and I […]

I’m starting to wonder how many vegetable soups there can be out there. So many of them appear to be the same thing. It’s only when you look closely at the ingredients that you realize the nuances are what makes each soup unique. For instance, leeks and onions are very different things. Types of potatoes […]