Dig in to Easy Paella, a one dish wonder that originated in the coastal wetlands of Valencia, Spain. The name paella comes from the old French word “paele”, a large, flat frying pan or pot in which it cooks. Traditional paella is a delicious mix of  simmered white rice, chicken, seafood, vegetables and saffron. Today […]
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookie Cups with Lemon Icing
A great alternative to lemon bars that you don’t have to cut into squares! You can replace the poppy seeds with chopped almonds, candied ginger or dried cranberries. For special diets: use gluten-free flour. For a vegan version, use vegan butter and replace the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of  ground flax seeds and 3 tablespoons water. […]
Meyer Lemon Blueberry Cake
Moist and lemony with pops of purple-ish blueberries, this is Meyer Lemon Blueberry Cake tastes like heaven. It’s easy to make and adaptable. I made it six times to get just the right buttery, bakery worthy texture and flavor you’ll love. The best part: it contains no dairy or eggs. I’m not vegan, Â but I […]
Rainbow Slaw
Rainbow Slaw is a fast and fresh, no cook veggie solution to perk up your dinner plate. Every country has their own versions, from spicy Moroccan carrot salads with harissa (chili paste) to the American classic with ribbons of colorful cabbage and mayo. (I am not a fan of mayo, so this recipe uses oil […]