Let me start off by saying, there is no pasta in this salad. That's right, the recipe I am about to share with you is a pasta-free pasta salad. It makes no sense...or does it make perfect sense? Let me explain. I avoid most grains and refined flours because I find that when I include … Continue reading Zesty Italian Faux Pasta Salad
"Summertime, and the livin' is easy..." These lyrics have been dancing around my head after a gorgeous weekend here in California. It may not be summer yet, but our beautiful weather has me feeling wistful for the long, sun-soaked days that are right around the corner. This weekend, I realized how much I am influenced … Continue reading Front Porch Lemonade
We've had some beautiful weather here lately in Northern California. It's been sunny and warm, with temperatures hovering around the high 60's, low 70's. It's been rough guys, real rough. Last week, it was so warm that Matt and I decided to break out the new cornhole boards, set up the BBQ and play outside … Continue reading Ceviche de Pescado (Fish Ceviche)
Well hello there! Sunday June 21st marked the very first day of summer. Hallelujah and praise the lord, we made it to my favorite season of the year! I'm talking about long, sunny days filled with BBQ's, hangouts at the beach, camping with friends and family - the possibilities are endless. It also means it's socially acceptable to wear … Continue reading Dairy Free Peach & Coconut Creamsicles
Do you tend to have a love/hate relationship with big, green salads? Maybe veering towards the hate side? Like when you've decided you're going to start eating healthier, and you proudly choose the salad option instead of the big, greasy cheeseburger with those sweet potato fries that you love so much. But you secretly really want the … Continue reading Triple Threat Mixed Berry & Chicken Salad
The last few weeks have been jam-packed with nonstop activities! In April, we celebrated my little sister's 25th birthday, Matt was a groomsman in a wedding, we went to a three day country music festival in southern California called Stagecoach, and best of all...I picked up and moved myself back to wine country in good … Continue reading Roasted Cabbage Wedges
One of the many things I love about summer is the abundance of delicious fruit. In California, summertime brings us apricots, blackberries, nectarines, raspberries, strawberries, and my personal favorite, peaches. Talk about nature's candy - sweet and juicy with a touch of tartness. So when I see peaches lining the produce section of the store, … Continue reading Sweet and Summery Peach Empanadas
Steph's in the Kitchen 