Oven Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil

I love having roasted garlic on hand. You’ll always find this kitchen staple in my fridge, right next to the sourdough starter 🙂 Baking the garlic in olive oil yields a tender, roasted clove plus you get delicious infused olive oil. It’s easy to grab and adds a delicate garlic flavor to every dish. Win win! Print Oven Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil The hardest part about this recipe is peeling the garlic. I recommend smashing the garlic with something sturdy (rolling pin, meat mallet, or back of thick knife) then removing the outer…
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Holiday Recipes 2018

2018 – the year I was bit by the baking bug. I’ve always loved to bake, but this year, things came together. My friend Megan introduced me to King Arthur’s GF All Purpose Baking Flour and BOOM. Finally, recipes started behaving and tasting as they should! Thank you Megan and the King! You’re a huge inspiration 💗 Very happy to have found a gluten free flour that can be subbed measure for measure for regular flour. It really is a game changer. I can sub it for savory dishes or sweet treats and both turn out great!…
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Parsnip, Carrot, and Jicama Fritters

These fritters are delicious, easy to make, and filled with veggies and protein! I like them with fried eggs for breakfast and smothered in almond milk cream cheese for a snack! They’re even great re-heated, making them an excellent choice for meal prep. Print Parsnip, Carrot, and Jicama Fritters Play around with your vegetable mix! Most blends should turn out, just make sure you have enough eggs and flour to hold them together for frying. You could also try baking these, but the frying is what gives them their signature crispiness. Use the oven for…
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Avocado Dip

This is a great alternative to classic, chunky guacamole. I like this spread because it’s smooth in texture and goes with just about everything. I especially like it paired with smashtains and tomatillo pork. Print Avocado Dip Avocado, cilantro, lime juice, with a kick of jalepeno. Delish. One of those classics that can be made time and time again. This dish is especially good when you alter it to fit your palate. Add more jalepeno if you like it spicy, more lime juice for the sour, garlic for bite, or even extra cilantro…
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Smashtains

Double fried green plantains aka tostones! Such a simple dish, you have to try them! When we traveled to Costa Rica we ate these every day. Paired with michaladas and guacamole, delicious. The perfect snack after a day at the beach. Now these have become a staple. We love them with tomatillo pork and guacamole. Hope you enjoy! Print Smashtains Make sure you use green plantains for this recipe! The yellow ones don't fry or smash the same due to them being sweeter. The starches in plantains changes over the course of the ripening…
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OG Deviled Eggs

This is a classic deviled egg recipe. Mustard and mayo with the traditional paprika sprinkled on top. I’ve tried a dozen deviled egg recipes, but this one stands the test of time. Exactly how my Mom and Grandma make them. Except I now use the proper mayo, avocado mayo from Primal Kitchen. Print OG Deviled Eggs These eggs make a great portable snack, side dish, or appetizer. Hard boil your eggs however you'd like, just make sure they're cooled off before using. I use an egg steamer and it's the easiest way to…
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