This Herb Pie Crust is an all-butter crust that bakes up light and flaky, with a crispy bottom. It's so easy and fast with using a food processor and it's my go-to crust for any savory pies or tarts. It literally pulls together in about 5 minutes, then into the refrigerator to chill a few...
Creamy Cinnamon Churro Dip with Wellington Crackers
Cinnamon Churro Dip is a cheesecake style party dip that takes just seconds to put together. Creamy and delicious - it hits that cinnamon-sugar churro flavor perfectly. Paired with my favorite Wellington Cracker dipped in chocolate is definitely bringing this one over the top. Pick up your Wellingtons in the cracker aisle, or cheese &...
Pineapple Sunshine Cake Recipe with Toasted Coconut
Pineapple Sunshine Cake with Toasted Coconut - this recipe makes me feel happy! This is a light cake with a fantastic tropical flavor. It's so easy you can close your eyes and have one hand tied behind your back and still knock out a delicious cake in about 40 minutes. Let the sunshine in! I...
How To Score Sourdough Bread Video
Want to know more about How to Score Sourdough Bread? Here's a quick 2-minute video that shows you the basics. In my Sourdough Video Tutorial Gallery, I have several scoring videos for you to choose from. Whether you slash or score – totally up to you. I do one or the other depending on my...
KOMBUCHA: Making Your Own SCOBY & Starter Tea from Scratch
If you'd like to make your own kombucha at home but not sure how, you've landed in the right place! I have kombucha tutorials for you in my Kombucha Tab with recipes and ideas - but because of consistent requests, I've put together a little story on how to make your own SCOBY from scratch....
Lemon Zucchini Bread Recipe with Zesty Lemon Glaze
Lemon Zucchini Bread is truly one of my favorites. So easy and fast. Bright, fresh, moist - it's nearly a cake! Perfect for using up that zucchini. Start now and it will be ready to slice in 90 minutes. This batter (like most of my cakes, muffins, and sweet breads) uses either sour cream or...
Romesco Grilled Shrimp with Whipped Herb Ricotta and Wellington Crackers
All the freshest summertime ingredients in one amazing bite. A bright and fresh Herb Whipped Ricotta spread, topped with a smoky Romesco Sauce, a Lemony Grilled Shrimp all piled on top of a fantastic Wellington Table Cracker. Enjoy these with some crisp sparkling water or a glass of white wine. You can find more delicious...
Amazing Garlic Scape Pesto
This is a simple & easy garlic scape and herb pesto that brings out the best of the garlic season. We use it on everything! It's amazing on bread, pasta, grilled fish, and chicken. Garlic scapes, when picked at the right time, are mild and mellow. The flavor is more subtle than the actual garlic...
Sun-Kissed Heirloom Tomato Tart Recipe
This Sun-Kissed Heirloom Tomato Tart is one of our family's garden to table favorites. With vine-ripened tomatoes, puff pastry, and a creamy herb spread it goes perfectly with a salad for brunch or light dinner. You could also slice it into smaller squares and serve it as an appetizer. It makes for a beautiful buffet...
Grilled Pineapple Salsa with Zesty Lime Crema served with Wellington Crackers
Nothing says summer more than firing up the grill, fresh seasonal ingredients, and whipping up something easy and uncomplicated. Enter Grilled Pineapple Salsa with Zesty Lime Crema and Wellington Crackers. I love to keep things light, fresh, and full of flavor so this grilled salsa really sizzles. But now we need something to dunk and...
Easy Salsa Verde
This Easy Salsa Verde is perfect for chips and slices of jicama, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, Mexican lasagnas, Huevos Rancheros, Calabacitas,...the list goes on and on. My favorite way to make this easy salsa verde is to grill the veggies to get some charred and smoky flavor, but flash blanching in boiling water, or quickly roasting...
Ultimate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This Ultimate Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is loaded with bananas and chocolate chunks. It takes just a few minutes to put together and bakes for about an hour. Baking With Bananas When storing bananas, you can freeze them whole in the peel. There's no need to wrap them in plastic or use containers. The peel...