It has been far too long since I’ve shared a fresh, new recipe with you. In an effort to redeem myself, I’m tempting you with something sweet. These Raspberry Jam & Lime Mini Tarts are just as delicious as they are beautiful. In fact, it took me three tries to get the recipe juuuust right […]

Thank you to Vitamix for sponsoring this post! Homemade pasta sounds delicious, but the thought of making it from scratch can seem intimidating to a lot of people, including myself. But, I finally did it and even discovered a twist to making the process a lot less messy. Now I’m hooked, and this Homemade Pappardelle […]

This comforting Butternut Squash and White Bean Soup is my current favorite amongst all the other soups I’ve shared this year. I’m sharing some tips during the prep that gave this soup a little twist. Recipe Tip 1: Preparing the Soup Start by sautéing the onions and garlic first, and then add the cubed butternut […]

I grew up in Minnesota, which means that I was able to enjoy several different comfort foods during the cold winter months. While I have many favorites, nothing can top a hearty bowl of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup. Use Celery Leaves My favorite part, aside from the flavor combination of wild rice and mushrooms, […]

Thank you to Vitamix for sponsoring this post! Who doesn’t love a gooooooood bloody mary? I’m a big fan of them and decided it was time for me to try to make my own. When I decided to switch things up a bit from the usual typical blood mary mix, I really didn’t know what […]

Thank you to Vitamix for sponsoring this post! We recently simplified our kitchen with my new favorite machine – the Vitamix A3500! Shockingly, it replaced three of our larger kitchen gadgets that we no longer needed: our regular blender, our food processor and our immersion blender. I’ve shared several dairy-free soups that have come together […]

As summer inches closer, I have been playing around with chilled soup recipes. My mom is a big lover of soups and I get a lot of inspiration from her. Soups are typically served hot and during fall and winter months. However, I’m discovering that it can also be served chilled and pretty perfect for spring and […]

Thank you to Vitamix for sponsoring this post! You are going to LOVE this roasted cauliflower soup recipe. The flavors are oh-so-good and I have my new Vitamix to thank for the velvety smooth texture. SKIP TO THE RECIPE Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Vitamix Mike and I recently decided to clean out our kitchen cabinets. […]

One of my favorite foods to shoot as a professional food photographer is soup. Playing with the textures and using special garnishes to make the presentation appetizing and beautiful is so much fun for me. This zucchini soup recipe is from my mom and needless to say, it was both successful on set and off. […]

If you’re a seafood lover, you’ll want to dive right into this recipe. Instead of going the traditional route, I made a dairy-free Clam Chowder with Crab and Shrimp for a seafood extravaganza of deliciousness. Why Dairy Free? Heavy cream in soups doesn’t always play well with my stomach, so I’ve been on a mission […]