Is there anything that smells better than a ripe peach? I think not. The California peach season is in full swing and this Peach Shortbread Tart is a fun and delicious change from the traditional pie.
Category Archive: Seasonal Foods
Sweet Potato Pie Bites
These Sweet Potato Pie Bites are a family favorite. I made them for Thanksgiving one year, and my husband and son couldn’t get enough of them. My son eats them all year round. We use goat cheese but you can play around with the combinations. I like blue cheese crumbles with chopped walnuts, as well as this …
Edible Flower Ice Cubes
Beautify your beverages with…. these delightful ice cubes made with edible flowers. What could be more festive? Too pretty to eat? But you CAN use beautiful edible flowers for your ice cubes and drinks. They are perfect for summer get-togethers. Whether it’s a ladies night in, bridal shower, or Mother’s Day tea, these floral cubes will …
Tom Yum Soup
This extremely tasty and healthy dish, is the version my husband finessed, after returning from Thailand. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Christine’s Caramel Apple Crisp
hello This twist on the traditional fall favorite will have your family coming back for more! Crisp apples are tossed with brown sugar and spices, then in caramel sauce. The crunchy, yummy crumb topping is finished with vanilla ice cream and more caramel sauce for a luscious Caramel Apple Crisp.
Keto Curried Chicken
This Keto Paleo Curried Chicken completely made me forget I was cutting out sugar. The coconut curry ties all the ingredients together, while the pepitas give it a nice crunch, and the mild earthy blueberries give it the little sweetness that the dish requires, without breaking the Keto bank.
6 Great Reasons to Have a Cup of Tea
While many Americans tend to favor coffee as their hot beverage of choice, tea is the second most popular drink worldwide, preceded only by water. Culturally engrained into the daily lives of people in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, tea has been widely consumed and revered for over 2,000 years. So what’s so …
French Pear Tart
As the winter months begin to roll in, and the first snows are popping up, my mind dreams of sitting by the fire with a slice of apple or pear tart, and a cup of tea… Now pear aren’t what you’d think of as winter fruit, I know. Like apples, though, late harvest varieties are around through December. …
Eating Seasonal Foods Can Improve Your Life
Eating Seasonally, is a wonderfully effective way, to maintain wellness and feel good. This seasonal method of eating, rooted deeply in our heritage, balances the body by reducing illness and increasing vitality. As you become more in touch with your body, you will discover that you crave foods that are in season. Ripened fruit in the …
Patriotic Berry Almond Trifle with Coconut Whipped Cream (GF + Paleo + V)
Growing up in the midwest, there was no shortage . . . Of home-baked, sugar-laden treats in our home. In fact, some of my most cherished childhood memories center around cooking, baking and enjoying comforting meals and desserts with family and friends. This simple, yet decadent, strawberry shortcake recipe is one of my favorite examples …
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Real Yummies
- Light & Lovely Crustless Quiche with Turkey Bacon & Mozzarella
- Super Easy Lemon Ricotta Pasta
- Golden Garden Tomato Mini Tarts
- Nordic Crab and Smoked Salmon Bites
- Cranberry White Chocolate Bliss Bars (Starbucks Copycat)
- Apple Cider Donuts (Super Easy)
- Chicken Meatball Soup with Lemon and Spinach
- Summer’s Easiest Cherry Cream Tart
- Banana Cream Pie
- Herb-Roasted Salmon with Blistered Tomatoes