Crave-driven cooking and lifestyle inspiration.
What recipe says ‘Spring’ more than pesto? Instead of following the typical pesto trio of basil, pine nuts & Parmesan, I wanted to try something new for a couple of reasons. Firstly, pine nuts are expensive, and secondly, I have a slight goat cheese obsession & needed to work it into this recipe. I took the healthy route and served this pesto over roasted spaghetti squash instead of actual spaghetti… it did not disappoint!
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My strawberry rhubarb ‘kick’ doesn’t stop at scones… there’s jam, too! I’d never made jam prior to this but I have to say, I’ll absolutely be making it again. It’s so rewarding to watch it come together, jar it, then give it as gifts (or gobble all of it up yourself). On toast, pancakes, waffles, or even with a spoon, this jam is absolutely delicious!
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Recently, a friend of mine & I took a cooking class where I was introduced to a strawberry rhubarb upside-down cake recipe. Believe it or not, this was my first time trying rhubarb, let alone the sweet/sour flavor of strawberry & rhubarb together. I instantly fell in love & knew I had to create a recipe to showcase this perfect flavor combination. Scones came to mind, simply because I hadn’t had them in a while & they’re delicious.
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