Salt Sugar Spice

  A healthful and light quinoa salad with roasted butternut squash and brussels sprouts, kale, red onion, apples, cranberries, and feta ; tossed in a tangy and subtly sweet maple Dijon vinaigrette Can we ever get enough quinoa salads? No, of course not! This easy,…

  Cast iron seared chicken thighs, seasoned with a Herbes de Provence then baked in an aromatic broth with leeks, white wine, tarragon, and lemon juice. I love the fancy feel of this recipe, without it being especially fussy with a long list of ingredients…

  Roasted Salmon marinated in a spicy-sweet “hot honey”, soy, and ginger sauce is full of flavor and is so simple to prepare. Served with a winter citrus salad with a simple olive oil vinaigrette and pomegranate arils. I LOVE a recipe for fish that…

  Pork Chops and sliced apples seared and smothered in a decadent apple cider and Sherry wine sauce. This recipe for Pork Chops with Apples and Sherry-Cider Sauce is a perfect, quick and easy dinner that makes you feel like you are in a gourmet…

Go Green!  This citrusy and zesty tomatillo salsa verde is so easy to make and the perfect accompaniment for tacos, enchiladas, or as a dip with tortilla chips.

  This is the juiciest roasted pork tenderloin recipe ever! It’s coated in a simple spice rub, quickly seared, then roasted and served with an easy and flavorful maple and dijion mustard pan sauce. A simple, quick and sophisticated dinner that family and friends will…

  This Mexican street corn salad is a perfect side dish for any fiesta! It’s so easy to make,colorful and bright, refreshing and crisp with a light creamy & tangy dressing. This Mexican street corn salad is my at-home twist on the traditional Mexican street…

  Beef and Broccoli Ramen Stir Fry is a meal for the whole family that needs no side dishes– with sweet and salty saucy Ramen noodles, tender beef, and plenty of broccoli, you are good to go! Skip the take out, because homemade stir fry…

  Roasted Beets and Sweets (or sweets potatoes) and are like a match made in heaven! A drizzle of honey, crunchy pistachios, flecks of fresh thyme and creamy goat cheese crumbles finish off this beautiful and healthy side dish. If you are looking for an…

  Perfectly tender and juicy pulled pork quickly and efficiently in the INSTANT POT with an easy homemade BBQ sauce and quick coleslaw. An instant crowd pleaser! Pulled pork can be a little intimidating. It’s one of those recipes that resides in the BBQ pit…

  Pasta Salad with a creamy yet tangy twist! A perfect side dish for any BBQ or to be enjoyed as a meal on its own. Loaded with crunchy vegetables, freshly torn herbs, and topped with sunflower seeds for good measure! As irresistible as it…

  Warm and cozy homemade apple fritters wrapped in a light airy chai-spiced batter, delicately fried for a golden crunchy exterior and a soft doughy center. The perfect treat on a brisk autumn morning! I’m crushing so hard on Fall right now! All things apple,…

  Simple to make and bake- Cornflake and Coconut crusted shrimp! It’s light, crisp, gluten-free, and healthy! Perfect for a party appetizer or as a main course! I’m on a big coconut kick, lately! Must be the heat, because nothing quite quenches my thirst like an…

  Finally, an excuse to eat a copious amount of mangos!! Zesty, sweet, and mildly spicy- this Mango, Jalapeno & Citrus Salsa is easy to prepare, and perfect served with chips as a salsa or as a juicy, refreshing side salad. Summer in a bowl,…