Chocolate Bark with Cherries and Pistachios, the perfect holiday homemade gift to make for the chocolate lover in your life. Dark and white chocolate combined with cherries and pistachios is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Anything with chocolate is a winner in my book, and around this time of year you’ll see that…
CHOCOLATE BARK WITH CHERRIES AND PISTACHIOS
BRIE WITH FIG JAM, ALMONDS & BERRIES
This Brie with Fig Jam, Almonds and Berries is a great last-minute appetizer. You get the perfect sweetness, nutty, cheesy, and gooey goodness. 10 minutes is all it takes. It’s nothing short of impressive!
OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH GRAPES
Oven roasted chicken thighs with grapes, thyme and butter…all made in one skillet. Served with buttery mashed potatoes and crunchy kale salad. All things simple, easy, and delicious.
BREAKFAST EGG BREAD BOWLS
Breakfast Egg Bread Bowls are going to be a crowd pleaser at your next breakfast or brunch table. Perfect warm and hearty breakfast to satisfy your soul. I partnered with Fred Meyer, part of the Kroger Family of Stores to bring you these delicious Breakfast Egg Bread Bowls. Grab all the Simple Truth Organics ingredients you will need at…
RED WINE POACHED PEARS WITH VANILLA
Show-stopping Red Wine Poached Pears with Vanilla topped with ice cream and madagascar vanilla honey almonds, the perfect winter dessert. Red Wine Poached Pears with Vanilla is a sophisticated dessert that is easy to make ahead of time for a special holiday dinner. These make the perfect gluten-free and guilt free dessert. Make them for…
MARINATED HERBED GOAT CHEESE BALLS
These marinated herbed goat cheese balls will become your favorite appetizer to serve with toasted bread or crackers, top a salad or eat with a fork. We can all agree that the best thing in life is cheese right? Let’s be honest, we all know I’m all about simple recipes for the most part. With…
BUCATINI WITH TOMATOES AND BURRATA
Simple, weeknight cooking should involve this bucatini with tomatoes and burrata. Topped with corn, parmesan cheese, basil and a little lemon zest. With the weather cooling down and the last of tomatoes collected, I’m sharing a recipe that can easily be made with home grown or store-bought tomatoes. The bursting flavors of summer might be…
BANANA COCONUT BREAKFAST PUDDING
Chiquita Banana Coconut Breakfast Pudding, layered with fresh bananas mixed with coconut flour, yogurt, pecans and coconut flakes. A great way to start your day.
LOW CARB MEDITERRANEAN BURGER SALAD
Low carb MEDITERRANEAN BURGER SALAD with a seasoned beef patty, served with a refreshing tomato, cucumber & olive salad with feta on a bed of arugula. Topped with my famous LENASKITCHEN PICKLED ONIONS. Make this ahead of time if you want to take your lunch to go. You can pan fry or grill the burger meat…
CRUNCHY KALE SALAD
This Crunchy Kale Salad topped with apples, pomegranates, sweet and smokey pepitas and a yummy shallot vinaigrette has the perfect fall flavors in one bite. Are you team curly kale or flat kale (also known as lacinato or dino kale). I am hands down flat kale, it’s like curly parsley or flat… always team flat, like…