Recipes

As we approach spring, the warm weather has us craving light healthy dishes that are as full of color as they are flavor. We've collected some of o...

Show a little love to yourself or those you care about with these homemade recipes. Delight in a stress-free romantic dinner or pamper with indulg...

1. Christmas Tree Antipasto 2. Olive and Rosemary Wreath 3. Holiday Pine Cone Cheeseball 4. Vegan Appetizer Board 5. Caprese Wreath Drizzled wi...

These six Thanksgiving appetizers, sides, and desserts can be made even last minute, so add the ingredients to your grocery list before it's too late!

Want to avoid showing up with a duplicate dessert? You know, when the Thanksgiving table already has two pumpkin pies before you even show up? Whil...

I just love Brussel sprouts. I feel like they get a bad rap. Sure, when you boil them, they are kind of mushy and stinky. But if you pan fry or roast them? Oh man. So. good. The secret is to roast them low and slow until they are nice and browned. Crispy on the …

Tis the season of dinner parties and gatherings. Show your hostess your gratitude with these thoughtful, (mostly) local gifts for foodies. 1. Simple Soirees: Seasonal Menus for Sensational Gatherings, $5 You already know your hostess loves entertaining. Give her the gift of inspiration with this lovely cookbook filled with approachable, eye-catching recipes. 2. Healthy Harvest Extra …

When I found this Vegan Olive and Artichoke Tart by Green Evi, I knew it would be the perfect special occasion spring dish for Easter. It looks elegant, is simple to throw together, and has easy to find ingredients. The Mediterranean flavors of artichokes and olives combined with the nutty hummus-like vegan filling pair perfectly …

Ah, Mardi Gras. I’ve always had a special affinity for Fat Tuesday. Maybe it’s because I was born in Louisiana (although Shreveport is hardly cajun country), maybe it’s because in the belly of winter I’m just looking for reason to celebrate, or maybe, most likely, I love a holiday so closely connected to food that …

I was trying to think of the perfect recipe for Valentine’s Day – easy, unique, preferably chocolate…and I knew I HAD to make my friend Roxanne’s famous Mexican Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodles (not to mention, my honey is crazy for cookies). Whenever we have get-togethers, our friends beg Roxanne to make these – that’s how good … Continue reading "Roxanne’s Mexican Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodles"

With Valentine’s Day approaching, we turned to our favorite herbalist Stephanie Tourles (creator of our Essential Facial Oils), for some festive recipes with aphrodisiac appeal. This Lime-Mint Fizz is from her latest book Making Love Potions available here. The book blends the perfect balance of potions, poetic insight, and fabulous illustrations that make it a joy …