Overnight Oatmeal with Blueberries, Blackberries, Cherries and Raspberries with Toasted Almonds This is the oatmeal mixture before you put it in the fridge This is my new favorite breakfast ~ overnight oatmeal.  I know it doesn’t look or sound like … Continue reading →

New York Strip Steak with Grains of Paradise with a Peanut-Ginger Garnish and Mashed Plantains and Collards I had never heard of the spice Grains of Paradise and it was fun to try something new. It’s used often in West African cooking. … Continue reading →

Baked Camembert with Dried Figs, Cranberries and Walnuts This is a quick appetizer to pull together with some pantry staples and a round of Camembert or brie cheese.  I reconstituted some chopped dried figs and cranberries in some hot water … Continue reading →

Caramelized Pear, Shallot and Sage Crostini with Blue Cheese I love the combo of fruit and cheese, and pears and blue cheese go so well together. I sautéed a shallot until it was caramelized and then added some pear slices … Continue reading →

Black Forest Trifle This is my Grandma’s trifle bowl and I am so happy to have it and get to use it. She loved to make desserts and I know that’s where I got my love of them too!  Instead … Continue reading →

Medjool Date Power Balls    These power energy balls are a great snack and packed with healthy, whole ingredients.  They are really quick to make in a food processor and they keep very well.  You just pulse all the ingredients … Continue reading →

Indian Lentil Chili Happy New Year!  As the new year rolls around, I usually try and reflect on things I want to make a difference at the beginning of the year.  Making resolutions always seems to have me veer in the … Continue reading →

Winter Sangria This Winter Sangria is delicious!  In a pitcher you pour white wine, brandy, fresh apple cider, simple syrup and add pomegranates, sliced pears, satsuma oranges and a cinnamon stick.  You can make this the day before to really … Continue reading →

 Beef Tenderloin  Duchess Potatoes Roasted Parsnips Roasted Brussels Sprouts For our family Christmas dinner last year I made beef tenderloin with gravy, duchess potatoes, roasted parsnips and roasted Brussels sprouts and onions – a very British Christmas meal.  You can’t … Continue reading →

Catfish with Ras El Hanout Collard Greens and Beluga Lentils The beluga lentils are what make this a delicious side dish.  They are higher in amino acids than French, green, or red lentils and don’t need to soak, so they … Continue reading →