Set the Table with Love

Category: Food wonderful Food

  • Brussels Sprouts and Avocado Salad for Breast Health

    Brussels sprouts can be one of those, either you love them or you hate them. The truth is if they are done right you might just fall in love with these little sprouts that remind you of mini cabbages. Actually brussels sprouts are in the cruciferous family such as cabbages and cauliflower. They hold a…

  • Leftover Sangria Fruit ~ No Prob! Ginger Peach and Green Apple Crumble

    So, yesterday I had some ladies over for a luncheon. It is one I have been wanting to do for awhile. Life can get very busy and we can run from one thing to the next, but the busyness of life has to take a back burner sometimes, so you can connect and show appreciation…

  • Coming Home to You Birthday Luncheon

    Coming Home to You Birthday Luncheon Dee this one is for you. I love my friends. I am even so grateful that God put some incredible women in my life. I have women that have been in my life for over 3 decades. They have celebrated life with me and some of my most tragic…

  • Pan Seared and Poached Halibut with sweet peas in a lemon caper broth topped with Sweet Potato Chips

    Halibut. One of my favorite fish to make. I use to be so intimidated about making fish, until I was on Food Network’s All Star Academy and my mentor, Alex Guarnaschelli had me make Arctic Char for one of the elimination challenges, her  mentoring gave me the confidence to never be scared of fish again.…

  • Tuscan White Bean Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette

    Summer is around the corner, but honey if you live in Georgia, it is already here sitting on our backs like a monkey. LOL. In the Summer time my go to is salad. I love to use vegetables and fruits that are in season to make super flavorful and refreshing salads. This salad here is…

  • Green Beans and Potatoes and A Green Pea Soup inspired by Chef Michel Guerard

    Growing up, my mom made the most delicious green beans and potatoes. I can still smell the aroma of them simmering on the stove. She would clean and cut the green beans, then cook them with Idaho white potatoes, seasonings, and several pieces of crispy, flavorful bacon. It was pure comfort food. Yesterday, after yoga,…

  • Mother’s Day Story ~ Breakfast in Bed Ideas

    I love Mother’s Day. I have two boys, one 29 and my youngest is 15. I have two grandchildren, I adore and could get up with a biscuit and some gravy. They are truly yummy. My favorite thing growing up as child was to think about how I was going to make my mom feel…

  • What’s Trending in Food? Savory Yogurt and Turmeric/Curry Chickpeas and Greek Yogurt

    Fashion!! We are always looking for what’s hot on the runways. So, I will indulge that side of us, for just a moment; Retro is the thing this season, designers are getting their inspiration, once again from the 60’s and 70’s, but just an essence of the era, from high waist and wide- legged pans,…

  • Spring is almost here: Is it time to Detox?

    A spring cleanse is an important regimen, no matter how healthy you are. Our bodies need a good cleansing from the previous diet of the winter. In the winter months we tend to get less exercise and we eat heavier, fattier and more comfort foods. Our metabolism slows down as much as 10%, so we…

  • Vegan Gluten Free Pumpkin spice muffins with a pumpkin seed and walnut crumble

    Butternut squash, pumpkins, cinnamon, crumbly toppings, the essence of fall, and autumn’s charm! I’m just voicing my love for everything about this season, especially when it comes to cooking and baking. Preparing baked goodies for my friends and family is a passion – it’s one of the most fulfilling things I do. Recently, I had…

  • Oven Baked Brussels Sprouts with Smoky Sun dried Tomatoes and Herbs

    I love brussels sprouts, but you have to know how to make them taste good. If not, you will get that terrible bitter flavor in your mouth. I think I found the solution while out shopping yesterday at Pier 1 imports. I found these beautiful mini dutch ovens. They are perfect for meals for one…

  • Red Quinoa Olive Tapenade

    I love olives and I especially love olive tapenade, but I thought today let’s give this appetizer a little vegan protein boost. I love the texture that the quinoa adds to this recipe.  You can add this on sandwiches as a spread. You can also use it in pasta as like a pesto or top…

  • The night before ~ Raw Tropical Oatmeal

    Today is one of my busy days. Blogging, Vlogging, Making and Delivering my skincare products to Whole Food Markets. So, I made my RAW breakfast the night before and boy it was delish! No sugar added, not even honey, maple syrup or agave. LOL. 🙂 It was sweetened by the bananas and pineapples. If you…

  • Spicy Garlic Kale Chips

    This weekend I enjoyed my grandson, but he came over with a cold. He is too irresistible to not hold, kiss and just eat up. I woke up this morning with a sore throat, achy body and a headache like a truck run me over a few times. I decided today I was going to…

  • Cookbook Sneak Peek Recipe ~ Cinnamon Apple Quinoa with Honey Walnuts

    I am so excited to share one of the recipes from my new cookbook SET the TABLE with LOVE! The book is in the editing stages right now, but everything is going wonderfully. I will be sharing a few of my favorites from each section. This is  an actual picture from the cookbook, just click…