Wholesome Eats
How to make traditional butter tarts. Butter tarts are a distinctively Canadian sweet treat. Flaky pastry is baked with a sweet filling made with sugar, butter, vanilla and dried fruit such as raisins or currents.
Roasted balsamic brussels sprouts is a savory and flavorful vegetable dish. Roasting brussels sprouts makes them tender and caramelized. Tossing the roasted sprouts in a splash of rich dark balsamic vinegar finishes the dish with a burst of flavor and acidity.
These monster-eye deviled eggs are an easy, spicy and tangy snack for Halloween. The pupils of these monster-like blood-shot eyes are made from sliced green Spanish olives with pimentos.
Fresh blueberries add a patriotic and fruity twist to this classic Italian salad. It’s a flavorful and surprisingly delicious way to enjoy summer tomatoes and fresh blueberries. Local Washington blueberries come into season in the summer. My kids and I love to go blueberry picking. Blueberries are full of vitamins […]
Cherry and blueberry fools are an easy and pretty dessert for fourth of July or summertime fun. It’s Northwest cherry season! Fresh cherries are everywhere at the local farmer’s markets. Cherry and blueberry fools are a sweet, creamy dessert that uses fresh seasonal fruit, whipped cream and Greek yogurt. Serve […]
This old fashioned banana cream pie is a decadent cold and creamy treat on a warm summer’s day. Billowy layers of banana, vanilla and cream come together on a graham cracker crust. It’s a delicious classic for a family picnic or BBQ. Start the diet tomorrow and dig right in. […]
Whipped deviled eggs with smoked salmon is a delicious snack. The filling of these deviled eggs is light and fluffy. It’s actually really great just on it’s own, but topping it off with smoked salmon, a sprinkling of capers and fresh dill makes them extra tasty and special. It adds […]
Getting perfect hard boiled eggs with no green ring around them is as easy as 1-2-3! Once you know the simple technique for cooking them, you’ll never have funny green tinged hard boiled eggs again. The egg is truly a marvel of nature. It is an energy packed source of […]
Chocolate mint Nanaimo bars are a delicious no-bake layered treat. Each bite is a tasty balance of texture and flavor featuring a soft minty custard middle sandwiched between chocolate and a coconut-graham crumb base. Chocolate mint Nanaimo bars are a tasty treat with an afternoon cup of tea or as […]
This orange glaze for ham with a hint of bourbon is the perfect flavor combination for a sweet and tangy roast ham. This sweet and tangy orange glaze contains just four flavor-packed ingredients (marmalade, honey, Dijon mustard and Bourbon). Making the glaze is super easy. You simply combine all the […]
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