Month: December 2014

Spicy Pickled Vegetales

Spicy Pickled Vegetales

  Over the holidays I’m constantly trying to find homemade gift ideas. Finally I found an awesome one…Spicy pickled vegetables for my dad! He loves anything spicy so I thought what better way to spread the love. Anything homemade just brings that extra little special 

Almond White Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Marshmallows

Almond White Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Marshmallows

Who can resist a nice warming cup of holiday cheer over the holidays? I know I can’t! I made up the perfect little cup. I used almond milk to switch it up and add a little nutty richness. Out shopping the other day, I found the peppermint 

Pomegranate Orange Salad

Pomegranate Orange Salad

This is the perfect winter salad when the oranges and pomegranates are in season. The sweetness from the oranges and tartness from the pomegranates are the perfect combination! It’s light and refreshing and balances out nice with all that delicious comfort food that’s going around. 

Pistachio Cookies

Pistachio Cookies

Happy holidays and cookie season!! This is my favorite time of the year. Everywhere you go it smells like Christmas  trees and with their sparkling lights there is just a certain magic in the air. I love to make all kinds of cookies and this is 

Pan Seared Dill Salmon with Lemon Orzo

Pan Seared Dill Salmon with Lemon Orzo

My favorite combination! The crispy outside of the buttery salmon, freshness from the dill and sweet citrus from the lemon just brightens this dish right up. We eat a lot of fish and I love changing up the combinations of flavors, to see what brings 

Hand Pies

Hand Pies

Two words….. Hand Pies!! What a beautiful little pastry creation! It’s the perfect little sweet treat on the go. I just had a peach one at this local bakery the other day and couldn’t eat it fast enough. The special thing about a hand pie is