Growing up as the 2nd generation of Polish American Parents, I was fortunate to have access to my Babcie’s recipes. I realized that some of the recipes had been modified over the years, but the final product has all of the trademark Polish flavors. These filled cookies have a very delicate and flaky crust that ∞
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Healthy, Easy Brussels Sprout Fried Rice
Quickly toss the rice, adding ginger and garlic to the veggies. This vegan fried rice is nourishing and delicious, yet takes only about 30 minutes to prepare. When I grocery shop, I am inspired by the produce items that are in season, because they are the freshest and most flavorful ingredients to use in a ∞
Naked Spiced Pumpkin Cake
When your family celebrates 2 birthdays in Autumn, it makes sense to make an Autumn style cake or cupcakes for at least one of them. This cake is pillowy soft and has just enough spiciness to let you know that you are now going to savor the flavors of Fall. Other festive cake recipes on ∞
Quick and Easy Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cake
I love baking with apples and cinnamon when the first hint of fall arrives. A few of my recipes are handed down through the generations, so I’m thinking that many of my relatives enjoyed baking with apples as well. This recipe is quick, easy, delicious and impressive. In a little more than an hour, you ∞
Mini Farfalle with Quick Basil Pesto
The ingredients in pesto promote good health and contain vitamins and minerals we need. Olive oil, basil, garlic, and pine nuts are high in antioxidants giving us cell protection. My original basil leaf pesto recipe was made the old fashioned method using a pestle and mortar. This quick recipe uses a small food processor for a ∞
Tempura Shrimp, Cucumber, and Avocado Sushi
In less time it takes to order sushi and pick it up or get it delivered, you can already be enjoying your own custom made sushi at home. Sushi mats are easy to find, and they are washable and re-usable. I usually plan in advance and stock organic ingredients I will need so they are ∞
Balsamic Glazed Fresh Fig Bruschetta Antipasto
This twist on the basic Italian tomato Bruschetta makes a great use of the fig harvest that comes in all at once. Don’t get me wrong, fresh figs are delicious just the way they are, but there are always a few that get picked with slight imperfections and they are the ones that don’t get ∞
Mini Raspberry Vegan Cheesecakes
Dairy-free desserts are extremely difficult to find in regular grocery stores. The gourmet stores sell them, but most have a list of ingredients and preservatives that give an off flavor and ruin the dessert experience. I have made 2 highly popular natural vegan cheesecake recipes, both using a crumb crust, and both are absolutely ∞
Quick and Easy Vegan Cannellini Bean “Mayonnaise”
Summer cuisine is synonymous with less time in the kitchen, and more time spent outdoors eating lighter and nutritious meals that won’t weigh you down. Traveling with a picnic cooler and plenty of food on ice is necessary in order to happily arrive at your destination. Using vegan mayonnaise in your dishes gives you the ∞
Cajun chicken wrap with quick and easy cannellini bean mayonnaise
Simple and easy summer recipes aren’t always pasta salads and hamburgers. Wraps have all of the taste and healthy nutrition needed for a quick and portable picnic lunch or a late, light and tasty dinner al fresco under the stars on the patio. The best part of this recipe is the quick and easy cannellini ∞
