Can you smell the fall season around the corner? Football has started, pumpkin spice-flavored everything is out on store shelves and before you know it, fire pits will be in daily use. Sounds like heaven. During this season, the thoughts that go through my head are, “Pumpkin bread, pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin spice…
Breakfast
Chocolate Cherry Protein Pancakes
Pancakes and pajamas are a great way to start your day. After his first bite, my husband says “these are the best pancakes I have ever eaten.” Really? These pancakes? Then I cut myself a bite and instantly realized what he meant. They really ARE the best pancakes. You must get a cherry with…
Chocolate Orange Protein Bars
Looking for alternatives to protein shakes? For some reason my protein shakes keep coming out as margaritas. Consuming protein before and after a big workout is great for optimal performance and recovery. I used to love Larabars before a long run or a big workout to give me that energy booster I need. It…
Apple Cider Donut Loaf with Maple Glaze
“Your house smells too much like cinnamon apples”… said no one ever! I should stock up on these candles and have my house smell like this all year round. It just makes me feel good. It’s the little things in life we should take time to enjoy. There are so many things you…
Mediterranean Breakfast Pizza
Being a chef and a mom, it is probably a natural progression for my kids to be good eaters and helpers in the kitchen. I can’t tell you how impressed I am when I see their little lightbulbs go on after I teach them a new technique or have them combine flavors that they…
Brisket and Beet Hash with Eggs and Spring Onions
Holiday leftovers is put to good use with this dish. People automatically think of pickled beets when beets are mentioned, but their flavor and texture are so much better when roasted and lightly seasoned. It goes great with goat cheese, citrus and – in this recipe – brisket. Chop up the meat,…
Caramelized Banana Nut Brioche French Toast
Brioche French toast, you just cant go wrong with this dish. It almost tastes like a warm piece of banana nut bread but better! Its an easy recipe and a comfort food that will leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside
Spinach and Goat Cheese Frittata
This frittata is probably one of the easiest recipes you will ever make. You literally just whisk the eggs, top it with spinach and crumbled goat cheese and bake. There are a couple secret ingredients in here you will not expect, but trust me, it gives it a little extra something that will…