Rustic Roasted Root Vegetables

Maybe it’s because I was lazy (or am). Maybe it’s because I really like the rustic feeling and look of root veggies.Maybe it’s because of some other reason – I don’t know.Regardless of the lack of effort of beautifying, chopping, and “airbrushing,” these Rustic Roasted Root Vegetables taste amazing. I adore roasted veggies. I mean…

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Saffron Honey Apricot Pastry Cups

Both savory and sweet, it’s actually difficult to determine which flavor profile leads the game in this amazing little egg quiche, rich and bright pastry cup recipe.An incredible crust forms the base, of course, and then is filled with a light, but somewhat sweet and earthy filling of creamy eggs and apricot Stilton cheese, and…

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Peanut Butter Honey Pecan Cookies

So, these babies are best served with vanilla bean ice cream – which means, it’s kind of like Butter Pecan Sandy Cookie Ice Cream – only much better.Truly amazing.Peanut butter can do anything. ANYTHING. Peanut Butter Honey Pecan Cookies. Peanut Butter Honey Pecan Cookies 8 Tbs. butter (1 stick), room temperature1 1/4 cups smooth peanut…

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Green Grape Goodness

I seem to be conquering the alliterations as of late ~ As a child, my favorite grapes were the green ones.  They seemed to be a perfect addition to a brown bag lunch eaten in the school cafeteria, or even a great outdoor afternoon snack.  As I’ve grown and evolved, so have my taste buds…

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Asparagus So Sweet!

I’ve mentioned before that I feel as though there is nothing so wonderful as fresh asparagus in the spring time.  Well, there may be some things that thrill me more, but this gorgeously delicious early season shoot is a gem in and of itself. I am so proud of this photo, by the way.  I…

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