Double-Chocolate Nice Cream with Chef Jack

Double-Chocolate Nice Cream with Chef Jack

Nothing against ice cream, but this double-chocolate nice cream is kind of out-of-this world. For three reasons: It has only 4 ingredients. It takes 5 minutes to make It’s fruit based – but so super creamy, you’d swear it contained cream. We’ve...
Honey Garlic Roasted Shrimp

Honey Garlic Roasted Shrimp

This honey garlic roasted shrimp recipe is in honor of my sous chef, Chef Jack. He loves shrimp. And, the other night I grilled some shrimp and tossed it in an herb yogurt sauce. Well, I guess that ruined it for him. So, I promised him a re-do, and this is the recipe....
Fudgy Black Bean Brownies with Peanut Butter

Fudgy Black Bean Brownies with Peanut Butter

These black bean brownies are my answer to balancing out some of the fun foods we’ve been having on our two week hiatus away from home. Our Nanny lives in Florida, so we decided to pay her a quarantine visit. As you probably know, grandparents love to treat kids...
DIY Fudge Popsicles | Summer Sweet Treats

DIY Fudge Popsicles | Summer Sweet Treats

The St. Louis summer has arrived, time to pull out every weapon we have against the heat and humidity: water balloons, watermelon, and popsicles. Most of the time, my kids like the store-bought versions of sweets better than my DIY “healthier” versions....
Thank You Bread: Avocado Coconut Banana Bread

Thank You Bread: Avocado Coconut Banana Bread

I’m just going to call this avocado coconut banana bread: “Thank You Bread.” It’s been on repeat in our home – both enjoyed by our family and hopefully by the people we gift it to. To be fair, it’s a win-win. As it bakes, the aroma...
Quarantine Snack | Spinach Pistachio Pesto

Quarantine Snack | Spinach Pistachio Pesto

Sometimes I forget how much I appreciate pesto – especially our latest creation: spinach pesto. Not only can the spread itself have several variations, but just a dollop of pesto can elevate the ordinary scrambled eggs or everyday turkey sandwich.  Traditional...