Hearty Lentil & Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
The sweetness of the potatoes against the savory spiciness of the lentils in this recipe is an excellent combination. Be sure to also try it with mushrooms or other veggies.
Simple Skillet Green Beans
This is the best green bean recipe ever. It’s delicious, quick and super easy! Roasted green beans is a close second.
Tempting Tomato Salad
There is nothing better to me than a properly ripe tomato. You simply cannot beat the flavor.
Sautéed Sweet Bell Peppers
You won’t find an easier side dish than this and it is delicious!
Luscious Lamb Racks
If this is your first time making a rack of lamb, do not be afraid. This is such a delectable cut of meat that it is really hard to mess up.
Gourmet(esque) Weeknight Potatoes
This is my go to potato dish for its ease, but also because it is so good. You can substitute any of the spice blends to figure out which you like best.
Mellow Mustard Ham
My family legit obsesses over this recipe. But it’s not so much a recipe as it is a suggestion. Why? Because there are no measurements.
Crispy Cornish Hens
Cornish Hens are one of my favorite meals for entertaining. They are easy to prepare, visually appealing and delicious.
A Little More About Allspice
It is LOADED with anti-oxidants. All of which fight the cell damage that can lead to cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's and other chronic health problems. So you should definitely start using it amap. Allspice also helps relives the symptoms associated with menopause. Come get you some girl! Allspice has anti-viral...
Oh my goodness!
I almost couldn't wait to share this month's featured spice with you! It's Allspice! How exciting is that! I am losing sleep thinking about all the flavor combinations I could create. Allspice is the secret ingredient in Jamaica's signature style of cooking, known as jerking. And for this reason, I feel...
Chinese Star Anise
Star anise grows as dark brown pods with eight segments, each containing a pea-sized seed. This spice hails from an evergreen tree plant that is native to southern China and northeast Vietnam, although it is cultivated in countries like Laos, Korea, Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines.2,3 Star anise tastes much...