Set the Table with Love

Category: Nature’s Yummy

  • Two sides of the coin ~ Toasted Pearl Barley Salad

    When I competed on Food Network’s All Star Academy season 2, I was blessed to be mentored by Iron Chef and Food Network guru, Alex Guarnaschelli.  She looked at me and my teammate Lee Abbot and said, “You will never look at cooking the same,ever again.” She was right. Competing on Food Network’s All Star…

  • 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,…

  • Galettes ~ Easy ways to Celebrate Summer’s bounty

    A galette is probably one of the easiest ways, I know how to celebrate summer fruits. Today I am sharing my Summer and Fall versions of my favorite dessert, The Galette. Sometimes you need to enjoy a little sweet treat and I love dessert. The truth is, I look at the dessert menu first, when…

  • Red Fruit Salad with Cacao Chips for Breakfast

    I believe food is Beautiful Healing Art. Okay, I am busted that’s the title of my new cookbook. Hee Hee. 🙂 Today I woke up and wanted to have a fruit salad for breakfast,but not any old fruit salad, something special. I am so happy it’s cherry season, because this girl love her some cherries.…

  • 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,…

  • Beautiful Energy Food ~ Roasted Beets with Zucchini and Kale

    I love food.  I also love feeling and looking great. Eating healthy for me is essential. I am kidney transplant survivor, so how I eat makes a difference in my health.  This Roasted Beet dish, is full of flavor, textures and nutrition. Here’s a few reasons you may want to try this simple recipe for…

  • How to Break “Fast” and Have more Energy

    I love talking about food, nutrition, wellness and beauty. So, I thought that, I would share how my days usually go, that keeps me full of energy, balanced, looking and feeling my best. I learned a lot of this when I studied Holistic Nutrition and Medicine at Clayton College of Natural Health. How we break…

  • Super Bowl Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

    Here’s another one for your plant based arsenal for this coming up Super Bowl. This one is very simple and it is also gluten free, it also gives your guest options, if they are vegan, vegetarians or meat eaters. They all will love this play on Buffalo wings. Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice flour 1…

  • Super Bowl Smash Potato Bites

    Super Bowl is tomorrow and I have to make something, yummy, easy and delicious! I don’t know about you, but for me the best thing about Super Bowl Sunday, is the food. My mind starts to race, what will I make this year? LOL :). Bingo!!  Smash Potatoes!! Crazy, super simple as well. Bake some…

  • EGG AND POTATOES

    Sometimes we just want what we want and this morning my body was craving something warm, comforting and fortifying. So, I made this delicious fried egg with herb potatoes. It’s gives me the protein and carbs I am desiring and it’s a remix of my leftover potatoes from last night’s dinner.   I truly believe…

  • Raw Maca root Spicy Peanut Butter cups

    Need some energy, low carbs, something delicious and high in plant based protein? Well, look no further. Check out my Raw Maca Root Spicy Peanut Butter cups. Here’s the deal on these peanut butter cups, a girl needs her sweets, but I don’t need the extra calories. So, these babies were birth into my world…

  • RAW Oatmeal Raisin Peanut Butter Cookie

    What do you do when you are purposely not eating sugary desserts for a while? You turn to the Raw dessert diva within. These yummy raw cookies did the trick for me. Besides that, they are gluten free, high in fiber and protein. So. It’s truly is a win win. Ingredients : 1 cup dry…