…ar, and salt in a large bowl, whisk to combine. Add blueberries and juice, combine well. Place in freezer until dough is ready. Preheat oven 400 degrees 3. Remove the dough from the fridge, place on lightly floured counter. Roll out about 1/2 inch thick. Fold into thirds, then roll out into a circle. Place back in bowl, cover and place in fridge for 15 minutes. 4. Remove the dough from the refrigerator, place on lightly floured counter, and roll o…

…od: 1. In a large bowl add the oats, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine well. In a medium bowl add the honey, olive oil, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Add the liquid to the oats mixture. Using a spatula or your hands, mix well. 2. Place the oat mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet. Spread evenly, and press down lightly to compact the mixture. This creates larger chunks after baking. Place in oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, until g…

…n likes it too, but not nearly as much as I do. While he really likes this combo, I love it and I am serioulsy drinking one as I write this, no joke. I may drink them until I get full of melons and switch things up, but for now I’m all about the Cantaloupe Peach Smoothie! Let me know what you think if you try this, I ‘d love to know. *A note on freezing melons: I’ve never frozen cantaloupe, but so far so good. I’ll keep them through the Summer, bu…

…bottom of oven, and preheat oven to 400 degrees Method: For the Crust: 1. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl, whisk to combine. Add the cold butter cubes, using your fingers, stand mixer with paddle attachment, or pastry cutter, rub the butter into the flour mixture making pea sized chunks. Add 3 ounces cold water, and very gently mix until a shaggy mixture is formed using a spatula. The dough should come together easily, if not, add…

…us! Mixed with sweet antioxidant berries, a perfect smoothie match. Happy new year! I am a happy Vitamix owner these days, I bought myself one for my birthday in December many years ago. A major happy girl splurge, and I have used almost daily since I bought it, worth every single penny. While I used a Vitamix in Culinary School, in restaurants and bakeries where I have worked, it’s different to enjoy it at home making us food. Especially smoothi…

…e to shave brussels, cut in half lengthwise, then thinly slice. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add olive oil. Once oil is shimmering, add garlic, cook for 30 seconds, add shaved brussels sprouts and a pinch of salt and pepper, toss to combine using tongs, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove and place back in large bowl. Add cheese, toss to combine. Taste for seasoning, add salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately with pork, chicken, fish…

…my trusty greens smoothie to start my day off right. We are all into this new habit of mine and so far I don’t have a favorite but I’m loving this orange version a ton! It’s bright and cheery, so it makes me smile, it makes the house smell oh so lovely with the fresh oranges, and super creamy from the yogurt and bananas. It sort of reminds me of the orange julius but super crazy healthy version. I did add the orange zest because it has tons of nu…