If you have never made spring rolls at home, we highly recommend it. It’s just fun. In fact, we like to make them as an appetizer when we are having company over and sometimes just provide the fixings and let the guests roll their own. …
Fresh homemade lavender ice cream accompanied by tender grilled peaches. A delicious combination perfect for a hot summer day! A Trip to the Union Square Farmers Market It doesn’t happen often, but once in a while Alissa and I get a weekday off…
A creamy and protein rich hummus that is made with cannellini beans rather than chickpeas. This White Bean Hummus is super easy to make and tastes incredible with chopped veggies, pita bread, or just about anything! Hummus Love We eat a lot of…
This dish has been a go-to of ours for a while now. There is just something about a dish that can be prepared ahead, that makes it taste better. We often will make this on a Saturday or Sunday, knowing we will not cook it…
We first had these at an amazing restaurant in our neighborhood. However, Eggplant Napoleon is traditionally deep fried. We wanted to create a healthier version. All we can say is that these are out of sight. Have you ever made something and thought to yourself…
Since starting this blog we have gotten a few suggestions from friends and relatives of possible recipes we should try. This is one of them (thanks Terri!). We did change it up a little though. The spicy pesto we had on hand and the tangy…
We love traditional pesto but one day we decided to try making it a little spicy. Jalapeño and arugula did the trick. We have used this pesto for many things. It is an excellent drizzle on pizza or works great for spreading it on baguettes…
A vegan deviled “egg” made out of creamy baby red potatoes and filled with a garlicky mustard hummus. Bring these fun potato salad faux eggs to your next picnic! Vegan Party Food Tomorrow it’s the 4th of July! What says parties and fireworks…
It isn’t a secret that we like spicy things. These deviled eggs fit into our cooking repertoire perfectly. Whether it is celebrating the 4th of July or a random summer picnic, these deviled eggs will be a hit. We also love that by using Greek…
When I think of summer, I think of grilled vegetables. The smoky flavor that penetrates into the vegetable as they cook over the coals is what I dream of during the cold months. These tacos bring that flavor to the forefront by giving the grilled…