Thanksgiving is one week away. Did you forget about that puff pastry in the fridge or freezer? Well, time to have a plan. Here is an easy appetizer or dessert. A little savory, a little sweet. It just works. Apple Cheddar Tarts Serves 6-8 1 sheet puff pastry 1/4 cup honey mustard sauce 1 large…
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Hi! I am a personal chef in the Cincinnati Ohio area. My passion for healthy eating and cooking lead me to Culinary School 7 years ago and a second career. Eating good quality real food, cooking at home for my family, and providing simple healthy meals makes me happy . I am creating this space to share my love of all that is good for you and fun when it comes to food. Consider me a resource, the friend who always has the recipe you can count on and more.
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Honeynut Squash with Long Grain Wild Rice Stuffing
This is a Honeynut Squash. Along with some friends in my fruit bowl. These are petite sweet squash ready for roasting and anything creative you have to fill them up this holiday season. Here’s the honeynut squash filled with a long grain and wild rice stuffing. Dried cherries, pine nuts, herbs and a raspberry balsamic…
Green Smoothie Bowl
Here’s a simple recipe that you can play with over the holiday season . This Thanksgiving morning, make a smoothie bowl to start the day. I really like to make popsicles too. You can also make this your go to morning after holiday meal reboot. 6 ingredients. You can chop some of the fruit ahead…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad
Thanksgiving is in 4 weeks. I’ll be posting a recipe each week that you may want to incorporate for your holiday menus. Here’s a twist on a classic Thanksgiving side dish. Add a little arugula to a platter, a few delicious garnishes , roasted brussels sprouts and dress it with olive oil and a balsamic…
Greens and Farro Salad with Cherries, Walnuts and Goat Cheese
Another salad. I just can’t stop making new combinations of greens and grains with a seasonal twist. You can use any grain you like. I am choosing farro for this since it’s a nutty grain and works well with the walnuts and the fresh tart cherries. I like to make a white balsamic vinaigrette, but…
Autumn Salad 2.0
Here’s an updated version of my Autumn Salad from last year. This version has bacon, goat cheese, along with dried fruits, nuts and pears. Really you can add any combination of items in your pantry. Amounts can vary, use what you have and what’s in season. Great for your Thanksgiving table , lunch/ brunch with…
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