By Kristin Helwig
I have been thinking about making these forever but never given it a go because of how touchy they are to make. But I found the right recipe and combination of flavors and they are totally worth it!! I’m so excited to finally share this …
This is such a fun twist on a pizza. It’s perfect for an appetizer or dinner. Having the mushroom as the crust makes it a great vegetarian and gluten free option! Ingredients 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 4 Portobello mushrooms ¼ cup red …
Sweet and spicy, these are the perfect little cakes. If you looking for an appetizer serve one but as an entrée serve 2! Ingredients 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 cup Arborio rice 1 (13 oz.) can coconut milk 1 cup water ¼ cup toasted raw …
This is a perfect appetizer for a backyard BBQ or just as a snack. If you can’t find heirloom cherry tomatoes just use all cherry tomatoes, but the assorted colors is just so beautiful you can’t beat it!  Ingredients 2 cups corn, husked and …
What a perfect little cocktail for the summer! So crisp and refreshing I could drink these all day. Ingredients  4 fresh mint leaves 6 fresh basil leaves 3-4 cucumber slices 1 tbsp. lime juice 1 tsp. granulated sugar 2 oz. white rum 8 oz. club …
I have had a real coconut obsession lately! I had a whole bunch of raw coconut that I shaved from my most recent one and wanted to incorporate it into a salad. I also found a bunch of dried fruit from the store so I …
According to my husband these are one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever made! So I think that means he really enjoyed them. They are so easy to make and are quite the show stopper. Ingredients Spinach Pesto (recipe follows) 2 (ea) chicken breast, …
These cookies are more cakey than crispy. They are like little fluffy muffin tops that are just so ladylike and perfect for your afternoon tea. Or a perfect summertime dessert!  Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ½ …
You’re grilling everything else this summer why not a bread salad! This is a Mediterranean twist on a classic Italian summer side. This salad is so versatile and you can put whatever you want in it. Ingredients ¾ loaf Ciabatta, grilled and diced 2 …