BREAKFAST Not sure who deserves top billing on this Valentine post… Is it the lovely marble rye from The Bread Box OR the sunny egg OR the heart shaped avo? Either way, treat your sweetie to this lovely breakfast & you’ll get your own star on the Valentine Walk of Fame! Additional Deets: Toasted a…
Raspberry Cakes w/Pink Lemon Raspberry Frosting
DESSERTS Dropping off these Valentine cuties to my daughter’s school tomorrow ~ she’s a principal! Shhh…don’t tell her, it’s a surprise! I cheated on the cake part, but the frosting is the real deal ~ made w/all the sugars & butter AND freeze dried raspberries & pink lemon juice!! Tart & sassy!
English Muffin Mini Pizzas
ENTREES Nothing fancy about English muffin mini pizzas, EXCEPT when the muffins come from one of the best bakeries in our city! The Bread Box makes the most beautiful, tasty breads & sweets. And, these traditional muffins were no exception – light and buttery! I added a little marinara, shaved ham & shredded mozzarella, along…
Toasted Hibiscus Cream Cheese Bagel w/Honey & Pistachios
BREAKFAST Just look at this beautiful toasted plain bagel. It’s schmeared with hibiscus cream (1/4 tsp of Suncore Foods fuchsia hibiscus powder w/1 cup cream cheese), drizzled with honey & chopped pistachios. The strawberries also hit the spot!!! Yummilicious & just right for that someone special on Valentines Day!
Baked Potato Wedges
SIDES These baked potato wedges are great as a side dish or appetizer. Healthier than fried potatoes, you are going to want to make these again, and again. You can top these potatoes with all kinds of things for variety – I kept these simple with just some sea salt, fresh ground pepper and chopped…
Tarragon Hollandaise Sauce or Dip
SIDES I know, I know. There’s a lot going on here. But, this post is all about the dip. This has got to be one of my favorite all time sauces. It is so easy, yet everyone will think you are ultra talented! For real! I serve it mostly with beef tenderloin or when making…
Double Chocolate Brownies
DESSERTS DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES on deck! These are the moistiest (not a typo) & fudgiest bars ever, and an absolute must for your valentine baking! Don’t you just L O V E the chocolate drizzle & salt flakes. I also make these with a white chocolate drizzle and rose petals. Use your imagination for inventive…
Pink Hibiscus Porridge
BREAKFAST I LOVE this time of year & can’t wait to share my Valentine favorites! Today, it’s PINK HIBISCUS PORRIDGE made with steel cut oats, Suncore Foods fuchsia hibiscus super juice powder and coconut yogurt. I topped it with frozen raspberries, coconut flakes, sliced almonds, hemp seeds, rose petals, and a heaping spoonful of maple…
Sweet Potato Toasts
ENTREES These dinner toasts are delish! I baked the sweet potato in the oven at 450 degrees, but not until it was mushy. Then I refrigerated it, so it would be easy to slice. Once sliced, I put a little olive oil and placed them on a prepared pan and toasted. The first toast has…
Sweet Potato Porridge w/ Bananas, Pecan Crumble & Maple Almond Butter
BREAKFAST I bought this huge sweet potato this weekend & I made this yummy oatmeal & loaded toasts (posting about those tomorrow). Anyway, I made this with steel-cut oats with half water/half almond milk, sea salt & about 2 TBS Tree Hive Maple Syrup + Honey. When it was almost done I added in 1…