These delectable lemon bars will make you a star -- they're sweet, tart and oh-so-pretty! Though they appear more yellow than pink, these are quite literally pink lemon bars! I used Frieda's Pink Lemons, and they are absolutely stunning. So stunning that I just had to paint a pretty picture with them -- in the form … [Read more...]
Purple Sweet Potato Rosemary Muffins Recipe
Purple Sweet Potato Muffins with a touch of rosemary, are a warming and delicious treat. The combination of creamy melting cheese, the subtly sweet, sweet potato and the fresh herbs, is out of this world! And what's so interesting is that with baking soda in the mix, the purple potatoes turn green!Yet another thing … [Read more...]
Purple Sweet Potato Soup with Spicy Chile Oil
Purple Sweet Potato Soup with Spicy Chile Oil could double a s a wall painting, it's so pretty! And it's just as delicious as it is pretty! This soup is really this color. It's this purple, this bright, and this beautiful. The purple of these Stokes Sweet Potatoes only becomes deeper and more intense when they're … [Read more...]
Chile-Lemon Roasted Purple Sweet Potato French Fries
Truly a unique flavor combination, these pretty, Roasted Purple Sweet Potato French Fries are crispy with the scent of lemon and a touch of spice. They're a vegetarian, fantastic snack or side dish. I love strolling through a Farmer's Market or the produce section in stores to see all of the stunning colors. … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Stuffed Artichoke Recipe
This Ultimate Stuffed Artichoke Recipe is out of this world. Serve it for a scrumptious vegetarian first or main course. It's great for sharing too, and is one of my favorite artichoke recipes ever! You know that restaurant you'd frequent with your friends when you were in high school? Ours was Vittorio, and a … [Read more...]
The Beauty of Baroda Farms and the Sangria Artichoke
A couple of days ago I saw one of the most stunning sites I'd ever seen. A Sangria artichoke field. I would have believed it if you told me I was in France or Italy. The Sangria artichoke field was truly breathtaking -- just as an endless field of lavender or sunflowers would be. I was actually in the county of … [Read more...]
Heirloom Apple Salad Recipe, Starring Pink Pearl Apples
Pink Pearl Apples are the star of this Heirloom Apple Salad Recipe. They add beautiful color and delicious flavor, though you can use any seasonal apples you'd like to. Have you ever opened a beautifully wrapped gift to find something so stunning, and so unexpected inside, that it takes your breath away? This is … [Read more...]
Honey Broiled Angelcot and Prosciutto Spinach Salad Recipe
I'm clearly having a thing with stone fruits this week. And can you blame me?! After all, this is their season! I hope you loved the Grilled Peach and Chorizo Pizza we made on Tuesday. Today I created a super yummy summer salad with another delicious stone fruit! Have you ever heard of an Angelcot?! I hadn't … [Read more...]
Lemon Roasted Baby Artichoke and Avocado Salad Recipe with Sherry Vinaigrette
This weekend was highly unusual around here. The kitchen was quiet! No simmering, no braising, no chopping, and no stirring. (In fact, we even got Indian take-out one night -- yum!) You see, on Saturday morning we collected our newest family member, Maple. It was a very busy weekend and we're all in love. … [Read more...]
