Golden yellow zucchini scones make me smile. A lot. I reluctantly admit it, summer is winding down, homeschool lurks on the horizon, and my garden is dying back due to scorching temperatures. BUT DON’T FRET! There’s still time to bake a pan of these summery scones made with garden-fresh yellow zucchini. I cherish this quick bread classic for its buttery inside, flaky outside, and its moist sweet center. To be the proud recipient of these golden delights you’ll need: Your basic baking ingredients (Spelt flour, almond milk, baking powder, butter, and pink salt) A cutting board Baking sheet. Combine your ingredients into a crumbly mushy ball, place it on a…
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summer apricot oatmeal bake
The point I intend to make here today is this summer apricot oatmeal bake is a TASTE OF YUMMY!! It’s incredibly easy, it’s delicious and you can now justify having dessert for breakfast. To manifest this glowing crisp topping with a sweet-tart center you’ll need the following: Apricots Organic Oats The typical baking ingredients First, the incredibly easy part: Combine all ingredients with the exception of the apricots into a large mixing bowl- give it a good mix, fold in the apricots (set aside some for topping), pour into a buttered cast-iron skillet or you can use buttered ramekins-I prefer ramekins for that intimate ALL MINE experience, then bake to…
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overnight strawberry honey oats bowl
Overnight Strawberry Honey Oats Bowl because Sunday is the first day of SUMMER! Nothing says Summer like a warm, creamy bowl of oatmeal topped with real fruit packed with healthful ingredients that make breakfast worth waking up to. In this bowl of oats you have: A base made with organic oats submerged in almond milk overnight, softening, creating a swell that delivers the perfect creamy factor. I added honey to showcase a touch of sweetness coupled with garden-fresh thyme for a hint of lemony flavor. For the toppings, I went simple with fresh succulent strawberries and blueberry perseveres for bursts of sweetness in every bite, an addition of orange zest…
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chayote hash
Now is the perfect opportunity to make a chayote hash skillet to get your creative juices flowing. Chayote squash is a versatile vegetable, it has a silky potato-like texture, the flavor profile is mellow which makes it the perfect veggie to assimilate with herbs & spices, it’s hearty and filling. The many reasons to love this chayote hash: It’s quick! Easy peasy to make. And it has endless variations to the likes of potato, cauliflower, and eggplant to name a few. Considering the time (coronavirus pandemic), you may not find chayote squash at your local International market, but feel free to substitute with your favorite vegetable. So with that said,…
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the best homemade pear applesauce
Don’t put away your slow cooker just yet, because winter is still a thing. Let’s make some homemade pear applesauce. What makes this the best pear applesauce? It’s loaded with a generous amount of apples and pears that transform into tender bites adding the perfect texture. There’s a burst of sweetness in every bite preserving the distinct profile that each fruit brings. Pears pack a powerful nutrition punch and there’s no way around it. They’re full of Vitamin C and an excellent source of copper and potassium making it a healthful bowl of goodness. ….And it’s absolutely delicious. Thanks to the crockpot this scrumptious dessert is a one and done,…
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Avocado Leek Mushroom Toast
Avocado Leek Mushroom Toast because I’m conjuring up Spring! Spring is around the corner and I’m all giddy! I’m in the early throes of planning my Spring garden and can’t wait to share my Summer harvest with you coupled with some really delicious recipe creations. How about you, are you ready for warmer weather, blooming buds, and longer days? Do you do dirt? By that I mean, do you garden? If so, let me know in the comment section I would love to know what you’re growing plans are. 🙂 Now, that I have green on the brain, it wouldn’t be right to not share my favorite Avocado toast with…
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yummy banana bread
Are your eyes dazzled? Is your heart racing? Do you have goosebumps? If so my friends, you’ve just fallen in LOVE with this YUMMY banana bread that was cooked in a slow cooker. Yes… a slow cooker. I must admit, I was a little skeptical at first. My girlfriend who is a slow cooker cooking Queen makes everything from dinner rolls & quick bread to stews & soups and her creations are delicious. So, I figured if she could do it, so can I, and now you can too. LET’S BREAK BREAD, This is the closest you’ll ever come to throwing ingredients into a bowl and having a TA-DA moment,…
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quinoa granola with hemp seeds
Hello, QUINOA GRANOLA with your wholesome, naturally sweetened, crispy, speckled with hemp seeds satisfying self! PREREQUISITE: Do you want to level-up your breakfast bowl? Are you tired of the pricey, sugary boxed cereals? Is eating healthful ingredients one of your “New You” New Year’s Resolution? If you answered YES to all of the above, you’re ready for the quinoa granola experience. To make this easy, tasty, nutritious granola, you’ll need: Tri-Color Quinoa Hemp Seeds Slivered almonds Chia seeds Honey Grapeseed oil Ground cinnamon Pink sea salt Dried cherries Dried California Figs The recipe card below outlines the sequence of events with some mix in ideas so I’ll spare you the…
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CHIA SEED PUDDING WITH BAOBAB MAPLE SYRUP
Dreamy, creamy chia seed pudding infused with Baobab maple syrup! Friends, we’re hours days away from 2020 it’s time to level up and try something new because …that’s what we do around here, right?! Riiiiiight. Let’s acquaint ourselves with the tiny chia seeds that are packed with nutrients and carry a powerful punch. They’re loaded with antioxidants, HIGH in fiber, Omega 3 Fatty acids and when soaked in liquid, creates the perfect gelatinous pudding consistency. Pudding as many of us know it growing up was made from a box of JELL-O cooked on the stovetop, with steadily whisking involved to prevent the mixture from burning, and chilled in the fridge. …
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PUMPKIN FONIO WITH SPICED PECANS
Look at the ripples on this bowl of pumpkin fonio! Let’s talk about it. Have you ever had fonio before? What is it, you ask? Fonio is an ancient grain. It has a slightly nutty profile with a delicious palpable texture. You can eat it as a breakfast cereal or you can have it as a side dish. Stay tuned, I have a delicious curry recipe in store for you. Fonio is an excellent grain substitution. But why eat fonio over let’s say, oats. The answer to that question is: Because fonio is high in minerals and the last time I checked, the body composition is made up of 16…
