Lavender Coconut White Chocolate Chip Cookies 

  I know I know it is September but I had to get one more lavender recipe in. It's still been in the 90's here in North Carolina which means my lavender is still blooming. No complaints here! I loved how my last lavender cookies turned out so I knew I wanted to make another lavender … Continue reading Lavender Coconut White Chocolate Chip Cookies 

Creamy Lemon Herb Orzo 

This lemon herb orzo is the perfect side dish with any meal! It's great for a BBQ, a potluck, or even served with a yummy sandwich. This recipe is herbalicious! Yes, I just said that! I came up with this recipe in June when my herbs started showing up in the garden and I have … Continue reading Creamy Lemon Herb Orzo 

Coconut Thai Basil Shrimp Stir Fry 

It's almost the weekend! I feel like this is a perfect recipe for a Friday or Saturday night in. Who needs take out when you can make a healthy savory dish like this! OKAY we all need take out once in a while! When Kris and I lived in Michigan we ate Thai food on … Continue reading Coconut Thai Basil Shrimp Stir Fry 

Pickled Jalapeno & Beef Taquitos with Cilantro Avocado Cream Sauce

 I have been so excited to share this recipe with y'all! These taquitos are a crowd pleaser!  Every time I have ever made these for a group there are NEVER any left! They are a favorite among my friends and family. I typically serve these as an appetizer but they can be eaten as a meal as … Continue reading Pickled Jalapeno & Beef Taquitos with Cilantro Avocado Cream Sauce

Chamomile & Strawberry Morning Buns with a Honey Mint Glaze 

 Who doesn't like to start their morning off with a sticky sweet morning bun?  Okay ... well not every morning! We don't do it very often in this house but every once in a while it's a nice treat!   This June I took the boys strawberry pickin'. Harrison napped in the stroller while Bennett … Continue reading Chamomile & Strawberry Morning Buns with a Honey Mint Glaze 

Goat Cheese & Chive Roasted Vegetable Quiche

I have been wanting to make a Quiche and I had beautiful summer vegetables coming out of the garden I knew I wanted to put in it. Gorgeous deep purple eggplant, bright yellow squash, lengthy aromatic chives and plump red cherry tomatoes! These all just scream summer to me! I also knew I wanted to … Continue reading Goat Cheese & Chive Roasted Vegetable Quiche

Rosemary & Coconut Spicy Chocolate Granola Bars 

Rosemary, coconut and chocolate drizzle! Oh my! Did I mention drizzled chocolate! My husband calls me the chocolate monster and claims I passed my chocolate gene to my son Bennett. Needless to say, we both have a deep LOVE for chocolate! Lately I have been thinking of making granola bars for Bennett as a little … Continue reading Rosemary & Coconut Spicy Chocolate Granola Bars 

Lemon Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Thyme Streusel

   Its July, which means it is blueberry pickin' time!  I love taking my boys to pick fresh berries, it's such a fun way to spend a summer morning. This year we planted ten blueberry bushes but they didn't produce many berries which was to be expected.   The small amount of berries that did show … Continue reading Lemon Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Thyme Streusel

Green Bean, Apple & Herb Baby Purée 

I was thrilled that our prime time in the garden was coinciding with starting our son Harrison on purees. I have been thinking about all the possible tasty garden combinations to introduce him too. The green beans are starting to pop up in the garden, so I knew I had to come up with a … Continue reading Green Bean, Apple & Herb Baby Purée 

Fresh Garden Tomato Salsa 

   This year we planted double the tomato plants that we did last year. We have 28 plants total. If it was my husbands choice we would only grow tomatoes!   This week my son Bennett and I picked 12 lbs of tomatoes in a day! I was pretty excited. Needless to say there's going … Continue reading Fresh Garden Tomato Salsa