• Cherry Basil Almond Sauce

    I love food. I love the freedom it gives me, as an artist, to express myself and try new and unusual things. A majority of my recipes commonly stem from an idea while I’m shopping, after seeing an item that inspires me. This past week, that food item was these luscious, organic cherries I found at whole foods in Detroit. I immediately thought cherries and almonds and was hooked from there.   I knew that I was also in the mood to cook with fish so I picked up some fresh Icelandic cod to use as my protein. Icelandic things continue to inspire me and constantly remind me of my trip there so I like to buy them whenever I can. I then invited my mother and father over for…

  • Homemade Pop Tarts

    Often times, I find myself rushing out of the door in the morning, cramming down whatever I deem acceptable as a meal so that I can get something in my stomach. I wanted to create something easy to make and easy to eat, on the go, that wouldn’t leave a mess in my car while driving to work. As I was pondering finger food for breakfast, I had seen many at-home pop tart recipes on the web but all of them required making the dough. Don’t get me wrong, I love making things from scratch but there are a few things I don’t mind buying already made, like pie crust. Additionally, buying the crust pre-made makes for a faster creation of these wonderful little tarts. These pop tarts are easy,…

  • 6 Layer Mexican Dip

    This weekend I’m in the beautiful Berkshires visiting my parents; cooking is always more than encouraged in their home! Since my niece, nephew and cousin are here as well, instead of making something super fancy, I figured I’d make something everyone would love. This easy-to-make 6 layer mexican dip is absolutely delicious, and perfect for any occasion including family gatherings, parties, and bbqs! You can also play around with this dish and try adding different ingredients if you don’t have everything the recipe calls for! What you’ll need (all ingredients always preferred local/organic!):