Can you believe that Easter is this weekend? It feels like it has been a long, cold winter but spring is here! Now it is time for Easter baskets, candy, visits from the bunny, and great food! Today's Carrot Cake Cupcakes with White Chocolate Buttercream are the perfect treat for this week's Chocolate Monday and the upcoming holiday! ... continue reading...
Gluten Free Healthy Carrot, Ginger, and Cumin Soup
Cold and wet weather makes me long for soup, so a quick run to store and I had all the ingredients I needed to make this delicious and healthy Carrot Ginger and Cumin soup! We have had another very damp week here in Oregon. The Artist and I have been very lucky to stay warm and dry and we are grateful. ... continue reading...
White Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting (GF)
Happy Chocolate Monday! Today's White Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting are the perfect canvas for decorating to bring the colors of the garden into your home with any sprinkled toppings you have on hand. ... continue reading...
Chorizo Poblano Cheeseburgers (Gluten-Free)
Today I am sharing an epic burger, my Chorizo Poblano Cheeseburgers. Loaded with incredible flavors, you are going to swoon when you taste them! These are worthy of a blue ribbon and will be a hit at your summertime barbecues or any time of the year. ... continue reading...
Dark Chocolate Bourbon Cake with Whipped Ganache Frosting (Gluten-Free)
Happy Chocolate Monday my friends! This Dark Chocolate Bourbon Cake with Whipped Ganache Frosting is a pure chocolate indulgence, the perfect way to kick off your week! ... continue reading...
Italian Sausage and Zucchini Soup (Gluten Free)
Usually when I am preparing a meal to post on the blog, I just make something and The Artist gets that for dinner. His eyes lit up when I asked him to pick the recipe this time. He poured over Soup Swap: Comforting Recipes to Make and Share cookbook, marking several recipes for future meals. With the last name Bonacci, it is no wonder that The Artist chose Hope's Italian Sausage and Zucchini Soup! ... continue reading...
Festive White Chocolate Cupcakes for St. Patrick’s Day
Today's White Chocolate Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting are the perfect way to celebrate the fun of being Irish – or any holiday/celebration. Just change out the colors and they are transformed! ... continue reading...
Bacon and Leek Irish Colcannon (Gluten-Free)
Over the years I've made quite a few really fun St. Patrick's day themed recipes, usually sweets for Chocolate Monday (look for a round-up next Monday!). This year I thought I would change that up and try something savory and totally new that I've never made before. I love a challenge so I made Bacon and Leek Irish Colcannon (mashed potatoes with cabbage and onions)! ... continue reading...