Salmon is almost a staple food here in the Pacific Northwest and we can never seem to get enough of it. Our recipe for Broiled Copper River King Salmon is a delicious treat for a special dinner-for-two. A wedding anniversary qualifies for this feast!
Broiled Copper River King Salmon with Basmati Rice Pilaf
Wild salmon is high in fat and rich in the heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acid. It is one of the best and healthiest fish you can eat. The flesh cooks up moist, succulent and delicious.…
These mini blueberry tarts start with a pre-made puff pastry and come together in a flash. The term “easy as pie” was made for these little tarts. Not only are they easy to eat, but they are easy to make. Who wants a perfectly sized mini blueberry tart? These little blueberry pies are just the…
These bakery-style banana blueberry muffins have a crunchy cinnamon crumb topping and they are loaded with juicy blueberries. You know what’s better than a bakery muffin? Homemade! Yep, these from-scratch, homemade banana blueberry muffins are so much better than the local bakery. They are light and fluffy, yet moist and tender.
These crispy breakfast burrito wraps are made with a flaky phyllo dough and stuffed with ham, eggs, and cheese. Who doesn’t love breakfast burritos? They are perfect little bundles of deliciousness. All the good stuff wrapped up in one little package. These are not your typical breakfast burritos. Instead of using a tortilla, we used phyllo…
These Greek Dolmades with Cannelloni Beans are grape leaves stuffed with ground lamb, vegetables and just a bit of rice. They cook directly on top of the pre-cooked dried cannellini beans. Oh, the flavor in those cannellini beans! With the lamb stuffed bundles cooking on top of the beans all the juices drip down from…
This is the ultimate chocolate chip cookie cake with cream cheese frosting. It is three layers of deep dish chocolate chip cookies that have been slathered with cream cheese frosting between the layers. This is a cake that will satisfy any cookie monster. What do we have here? A cake? A cookie? Cookie dough gone…
Beef….it’s what’s for dinner tonight! Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs! Slathered in a rich, wine-based sauce, these tender ribs are moist, succulent and incredibly flavorful. This recipe of red wine braised beef short ribs is easy to prepare with the oven doing most of the work. The long, slow braising method is the best…
Lavender infused sugar is amazing. A little lavender flavor in your sugar will turn a regular day into a special day. This lavender infused sugar will give your sugar a special hint of citrus and floral notes. It’s a gourmet-level sugar that will add a distinct boost in flavor to drinks, baked goods and…
Anytime I see these Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves on an appetizer tray, I bee-line straight for them! They are one of my favorite appetizers. These traditional bundles of rice-stuffed grape leaves are known as Dolma or Dolmades. Stuffed grape leaves have a centuries-old history. There seems to be some question as to where they originated. …
Do you have a favorite homemade salad dressing? Well, wait until you try this easy Greek Salad Dressing that just might become your all-purpose ‘go-to’ choice. This salad dressing is actually a creamy vinaigrette and it is not confined to only salads. It is wonderfully delicious drizzled on steamed vegetables, tossed in pasta salads and…
Homemade lavender tea!! Forget about your noisy, busy routine and all the troubles of your day. Settle down with a book and a cup of relaxing lavender tea. This soothing cup of tea will taste and smell like your at the spa! After a recent trip to the Sequim Lavender Festival, we have been feeling inspired…
We can’t let the summer go by without baking this Easy Peach Crisp with Oatmeal Crumble. Sweet, juicy fresh peaches, a tangy bit of lemon juice, a grating of nutmeg and a buttery oatmeal topping. Pure bliss! These summer days are hot and steamy, much too warm to fire up the oven. We planned ahead…
Nothing beats homemade ice-cream but if you can’t find your ice-cream churner you can still have some amazing ice cream. We have pulled together 14 amazing no-churn ice cream recipes from some of our favorite food bloggers. No-Churn Ice Cream Recipes If it is too hot to turn the oven on then try some of…
Strawberry Shortcake is one of our most-loved summertime desserts. Each year for the past several years we have been making a different type of Strawberry Shortcake. This year it is a Strawberry Shortcake with Pound Cake. Baked in a loaf pan and sliced into thirds, this classic pound cake is all dolled up with bright,…
This tropical fruit salad with honey yogurt dressing is a variety of fresh fruit tossed with a lightly sweetened, creamy yogurt dressing. Fruit salad is always a big hit at group gatherings and this tropical fruit salad is perfect for a sunny picnic day or the church potluck.
No-Churn Vanilla-lavender ice cream is summer on a spoon! Infuse the fresh floral essence of lavender into a sweet, creamy, no-churn ice cream that is easy to make. This ice cream will transport you to the serene lavender fields of France. Lavender as a culinary herb Did you know that lavender can be is a…
You will love this traditional Greek Salad (Horiatiki) that is full of crunch and flavor! The bright, crisp, fresh vegetables, Kalamata olives, capers and feta cheese chunks are dressed simply with good olive oil and red wine vinegar. The Greek name for this salad is “Horiatiki Saláta”, which translates to “village salad” or peasant salad. …
