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Brûlée Oatmeal

We’ve been lighting everything on fire over here with my new Brûlée torch. This mornings oatmeal was a favorite! Trader Joes frozen oatmeal Slice bananas and apples, cover in sugar and torch away! Other brûlée favorites: Marshmallows Prosciutto Sweet potatoes Macaroons Oranges Cinnamon sugar toast I bought my torch on Amazon for $19.99 but don’t forget to buy the butane gas too. It’s a great Christmas present and very easy to use. My kids have loved bruleeing everything in the kitchen!

Avocado and Arugula Tartine

Oh my gosh. Christmas music and this Tartine for brunch today is making me so happy! Layer the following: Toasted wheat sourdough bread Smashed avocado with lemon juice s&p Arugula with shaved Parmesan and Maison dressing (evoo, lemon juice, garlic, s&p) Roasted Asparagus Pistachios Poached egg I’ll be eating this for lunch all week!

Holiday Guacamole

A favorite holiday guacamole! Diced Avocado Sliced Green onions Chopped cilantro Minced Jalapeño Lime juice Pomegranate seeds optional:add clementines Mix and be Merry! I like serving this with Pita chips but Tortilla chips are good too.

Dried Apricot, Goat Cheese, and almond appetizer

I stole this idea from one of my favorite caterers. It is one of my favorite light, EASY appetizers that has great flavors but won’t fill you up. Layer- Dried apricots Cinnamon cranberry goat cheese (or your favorite flavor) Almond (I used honey roasted vanilla but salty/smokehouse would be good too) Honey (I’m lucky and my fabulous neighbors are beekeepers so we have real “local” honey!) Bon appetite!

Tarte with Arugula Salad

This may not be the prettiest picture of food but it is one of the easiest and most delicious! I made it for an appetizer but I’ve also been known to devour one for dinner. Use Trader Joe’s (Maitre Pierre) Tarte D’Alace and top with arugula and parmesan tossed in EVOO, lemon juice, and S&P. Keeping it semi-homemade and delish!!

Blood Orange Chia Seed Pudding

Yum! I just devoured this beautiful bowl of Blood orange chia seed pudding and Greek yogurt! Combine chia seeds and fresh squeezed blood orange juice. Let sit in refrigerator until most of the liquid is absorbed. Add honey if using plain Greek yogurt or as is if using vanilla Greek yogurt. Top with mint (YUM) and slices of blood orange.

Garlic Fries

These awesome garlic fries were the perfect compliment to our Burgers last night. Buy your favorite frozen fries in your grocers freezer. I used Alexia Organic Yukon gold. Bake as directed and then broil the last 1-2 minutes. Mix EVOO, minced garlic, and parsley in a bowl. After the fries are baked, add to bowl and mix around adding kosher salt once mixed. These reminded me of the Garlic Fries at Pac Bell park but fresher and healthier!

Mandarin Orange and Beet Salad

You’d never know most of this salad came from a CAN! 1 can beets 1 can mandarin oranges Mint leaves torn Goat cheese or your favorite cheese (feta would be good too) Dressing- 2 Tb leftover mandarin orange juice 2 Tb red wine vinegar 2 Tb EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) S&P to taste

Caramelized Grapefruit with Yogurt and Granola

I’m not someone who loves grapefruit but I do love this mid-afternoon snack. It’s the perfect combination of sweet and sour, warm and cool, and soft and crunchy! I post a lot of Greek yogurt but it is one of the healthiest snacks I have come up with. It’s high in protein, low in sugar, no fat, and low in calories. Our favorite is Chobani Plain 0% Greek Yogurt. I will admit I didn’t love it at first. I used to eat 1/2 vanilla flavored yogurt with 1/2 plain but have grown to love it. Skip the midnight bowl(s) of cereal and make this swap. Slice your grapefruit in half. Cut into grapefruit segments but leave in place. I’ve tried topping it with brown sugar which is great but my favorite is honey, a tiny bit of melted butter, and cinnamon. White sugar would be fine too. Use about 1-2 Tb of topping and put under broiler for 3-4 minutes. Eat plain or with yogurt and granola.

French Onion Dip

This dip is a must have at your Super Bowl party! You will never buy onion dip again. It makes a ton and I’m looking for other ways to use it because it’s flavor is so amazing! 2 tablespoons EVOO 2 Lg onions, chopped 1/2 shallot, finely chopped 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce S&P 1 (8-ounce) package light cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup light sour cream 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Pinch of garlic powder or celery salt Sauté EVOO, onion, shallot, and thyme sprigs for 30-45 minutes until brown and Caramelized. Add Worcestershire sauce, balsamic, S&P, and garlic powder. Sauté for 10 more minutes. Meanwhile mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo with beaters until fluffy. Cool onions and add to cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving but it’s even better over night.