Matcha Oatmeal Muffins

Matcha is trending right now, and for good reason. Its floral yet earthy flavor adds fantastic depth to any recipe. Since I am a huge lover of all things breakfast, I wanted to find another way to add matcha to my mornings. These muffins are super easy to make and much healthier than a traditional muffin. I use gluten-free flour, but regular flour (or even whole wheat) can be used as well. It has oatmeal that fills you up and no processed sugar! I recommend using honey or maple syrup.

When it comes to matcha, I recommend getting one that is organic. You don’t need the “ceremonial grade” matcha that is used for matcha lattes. Just grab one that is good quality.

I like to top these with extra oats and a little coconut sugar for crunch. These are best hot and fresh from the oven.

No matcha? No problem. You can leave the matcha out if you want. When I am making these for the kids I leave out the matcha and add in chocolate chips.

Breakfast, Children, Recipes, Making Messes, BakingMariaMarch 14, 2023Baking, Breads, Meatless, Nut-Free, matcha, muffin, breakfast Comments

Lemony Herbed Pea Pesto Crostini

This pea pesto recipe is great to have in your back pocket because it can be made very quickly and with very few ingredients. I like to keep peas in my freezer for a number of different dishes, and also because they are inexpensive. They naturally have a pop of sweetness, so I like to add lemon for an acidic touch, garlic for a savory bite, and herbs for a fresh finish. Mix all of that together with salty parmesan cheese, and you are good to go. I like adding red pepper flakes for some heat as well, but it is definitely optional! Great for appetizers, a side dish, or the base for a dinner.

Entertaining, Holidays, Side Dishes, Recipes, Main DishesMariaFebruary 22, 2023Breads, Meat, Meatless, Nut-Free, Snacks, St- Patrick's Day, Vegetarian, pea, pestoComment

Mummy Rice Krispie Treats

Figuring out what to bring to my son’s school has been a bit difficult due to allergies. It is amazing how many children have allergies nowadays. When I was growing up, I remember very few people being allergic to peanuts, but that was about it. In my son’s school there are gluten allergies, peanut allergies, egg allergies, and who knows what else.

Salmon Sliders with Bacon and Cucumber + Peach Salsa

Pretty sure bacon makes everything better!

I recently made Salmon with Peach and Cucumber Salsa, which is a super easy, and healthy, dinner. After taking the pictures for this site, I had some extra salmon to use. So, I started looking around for another way to use up the salmon and salsa combination that I am currently obsessed with.

Main Dishes, RecipesMariaAugust 1, 2016Fruit, Meat, Nut-Free, Seafood, VegetablesComment

Salmon with Peach and Cucumber Salsa

When I think of a summer meal, I want something that is bright and refreshing! Enter cucumbers and peaches! Two summery foods that are rarely put together.

Main Dishes, RecipesMariaJuly 27, 2016Fruit, Nut-Free, Seafood, VegetablesComment

Caprese Skewers with Marinated Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Prosciutto, and Lemony Basil Pesto

Entertaining is one of my favorite things to do, and with the gorgeous summer weather, we have been dining al fresco a lot! One of the biggest things when it comes to entertaining is feeding guests as soon as possible…

Side Dishes, RecipesMariaJuly 19, 2016Meat, Nut-Free, Snacks, VegetablesComment

Marinated Mozzarella

Like any good Italian girl, I love mozzarella cheese! It is stamped into our DNA.

Many Italians like spicy food as well, but that love didn’t start for me until after having my son.

Side Dishes, RecipesMariaJuly 18, 2016appetizer, cheese, make ahead, Meatless, mozzarella, Nut-Free, olive oil Comments

Watermelon Caprese Salad with Go Raw Watermelon Seeds

Is it possible to get enough watermelon in the summertime?? I love when watermelon is super cold, perfectly firm, and extra sweet. Summer and watermelon just go hand-in-hand, so why not create as many recipes as possible using it?

Holidays, Main Dishes, RecipesMariaJuly 14, 20164th of July, Fruit, Meatless, Nut-Free, Snacks, VegetarianComment

Chocolate Dipped Watermelon

It isn’t summer until you have had watermelon!! It is one of my favorite things to have all summer long. I love adding it to salads like my Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint and Basil, and even as dessert.

Children, Desserts, Entertaining, RecipesMariaJuly 8, 20164th of July, Baking, Chocolate, Fruit, Nut-FreeComment

What fruit is in season!?

I don’t know about you, but after living in three different states, I am all confused about when things are in season! PLUS, you can find a lot of different fruits throughout the year in the grocery store, but that doesn’t mean they are actually in season.

Children, Side DishesMariaJuly 6, 2016Fruit, Meatless, Nut-Free, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetables, VegetarianComment

Sautéed Green Beans with Lemony Gremolata

I am always looking for ways to change up veggies to make them more fun and interesting. I think most people are as well! Honestly, I am a huge weirdo, and I love eating veggies super plain.

Side Dishes, RecipesMariaJune 21, 2016Breads, Meatless, Nut-Free, Snacks, St- Patrick's Day, Vegetables, Vegetarian Comment

Crostini with Peaches, Ricotta, Prosciutto, Honey and Basil

I am a sucker for crostini! I mean, who doesn’t love bread and cheese together!? It is a perfect blank canvas to add anything and everything you like.