Are you ready for Cinco de Mayo? May 5th is the perfect time to celebrate with these delicious gluten-free Cinco de Mayo recipe ideas. If you love Mexican flavors, these homemade gluten-free Mexican recipes will quickly become favorites for your celebration. I’ll be honest: since moving to California, Cinco de Mayo sometimes slips by us. … Read more
These air fryer grilled ham and cheese sandwiches are delicious and simple to make. They’re a favorite for lunches or late-night snacks: slices of bread piled with savory ham and melted, gooey cheese. Cooking them in the air fryer gives a satisfyingly crisp exterior and a perfectly melted interior. Look at the gooey cheese. The … Read more
These Big Batch Palomas are an ideal summer cocktail for anyone who loves light, bright, citrus-forward drinks. Combine blanco tequila with freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime juice, sweeten with agave, then top each glass with grapefruit soda or sparkling mineral water for a refreshing, fizzy finish. Why You’ll Love These Big Batch Palomas Bright, balanced … Read more
Air Fryer Baby Carrots are a super quick and easy side dish you can have on your table in just 15 minutes! All you need are a few simple pantry ingredients for this delicious roasted vegetable recipe with herbs. I love roasting vegetables in the air fryer. Using baby carrots makes this recipe especially fast … Read more
It isn’t State Fair season yet, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy treats named for that once-a-year event. Today was a mostly wet, mostly cloudy, and misty Saturday, with an hour of warm sunshine late in the afternoon. After a busy week I spent the day taking it slow; the dull weather felt perfectly … Read more
Mexican Prawn Avocado Taco Salad is a delicious, hearty salad that has all the flavors of your favorite Mexican taco, but healthier. Loaded with lettuce, black beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn and a fresh cilantro-lime dressing, it’s perfect when you want salad for dinner. Meet my current favorite: Mexican Prawn Avocado Taco Salad. It brings … Read more
Crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, these easy ginger cookies are inspired by classic Cornish Fairings. Made with pantry staples, they strike a perfect balance of sweet and warm spice and are a favourite for snacks, Afternoon Tea or an anytime treat. Delicately spiced and simple to prepare, these cookies are egg-free, … Read more
I have a freezer full of raspberries, and with my backyard patch starting to bud, it’s time to use last year’s berries to make room for the new crop. These raspberry blondies are the perfect solution—whether you use fresh or frozen berries, they’re ridiculously delicious and ideal for summer. Note: This post contains affiliate links … Read more
This recipe blends two of Yotam Ottolenghi’s ideas: the dough comes from the chocolate krantz cakes in Jerusalem (as adapted by Smitten Kitchen), while the filling—crumbled halva, chopped walnuts, and a walnut paste made with brown sugar, butter, tahini, and a touch of cinnamon—is inspired by the walnut-halva cake in Plenty More. The flavors balance … Read more
Cashews Pistachios Mango As a child I discovered I was allergic to pistachios. Later, while training as a Peace Corps volunteer, I learned I was also highly allergic to mangoes. At first it seemed coincidental, but the connection became clear when I investigated the plants involved. Both mangoes and pistachios belong to the plant family … Read more