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Last month I spent a long weekend in New Orleans. My friend Deanna and I felt it was our duty to try out our way through town and I will be sharing my weekend guide next week. I couldn’t wait one day more to share my new favorite salad that was inspired by my trip. This…
I love waking up and going to the farmer’s market this time of year. Like a kid in the candy store, I always want to buy way more than I need. Recently over at The Good Stuff I offered some tips for making the most of your Farmer’s Market visit. Strawberries Strawberry Salad with Parmesan Crisp …
It is spring and grilling season has begun here in So Cal! I wanted to share with you a recipe from one our classes. In our Taste of the Islands class we make a Jerk Spiced Pork Tenderloin with a Pineapple Salsa. The pork is super flavorful after bathing in a tangy, sweet and spicy marinade….
One of our most popular dishes at Adventures In The Kitchen Cooking School is our Coconut Lime Quinoa with Grilled Pineapple. Each bite will take you to a tropical beach. It is a fusion of delicious flavors and the perfect side to grilled chicken. Quinoa is full of protein and a filling dish. You can…
Easter is just around the corner! I took a week off and went on a road trip from Dallas to New Orleans with my bestie of 30 years. We became friends very young:) I can’t wait to share all the goodness of New Orleans. Here is a little peek at a lunch from the trip featuring Fried…
It is no secret that I love spicy foods. Recently I wrote an article over at Coupons.com sharing how spicy foods can speed up your metabolism. It reminded me of an amazing soup we make in our Knives Skills Cooking Class. If you like it hot you will love this Skinny African Peanut Chicken Soup. It was a class hit,…
Weekend mornings are for baking. That seems to be the time I find myself playing in the kitchen. I had extra pumpkin puree I have been wanting to bake with and then I saw a version of these pancakes. That was it! This is a great dish to serve weekend guests. Plus, Maple Bourbon Pears…
Last week everywhere I looked I people were talking about Pumpkin Spice Latte’s. I was prepping for a macarons class and was inspired to create these delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte Macarons. Here is a little secret — I don’t actually like Pumpkin Spice Latte’s. Please don’t hate me. I like my coffee strong and black….
Strawberry Arugula Salad topped with a Parmesan Crisp. This is my happy time of year. Time change, the sun fades later, the promise of spring is here. This Strawberry Arugula Salad celebrates that promise. We were blessed with a beautiful weekend with the promise of even more. There is a bounty of strawberries in Orange…
Breakfast is for weekends. Lazy mornings, time to reflect, and hang out. It’s where we hopefully have time to catch our breath and enjoy some downtime. This Pecan Oat Crusted French Toast recipe with Apples is a great way to use up bread you have leftover from the week. It is crunchy and sweet. Savor…
Winter Dream Tea Latte’s are one of my winter splurges. I only allow myself a few each year but I love the spicy taste. I am trying to incorporate more smoothies into my diet right now but sometimes cold does not satisfy on a cooler day. I can’t say a cold day when people are…
It is 2014 and I couldn’t be happier. Do you make resolutions? How about one word for the year? That is my approach. My One Simple Word for 2014 is Savor. I want to savor every area of my life more than I did in 2013. I will be adding Savor Saturdays this year. Look…