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

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

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

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.

Entertaining, Side Dishes, RecipesMariaJune 8, 2016Breads, Meat, Meatless, Nut-Free, Snacks, Vegetarian Comment

Easy Last Minute Valentine's For School

Children, Desserts, DIY & Crafts, Entertaining, HolidaysMariaFebruary 11, 2016Baking, Candy, Chocolate, Meatless, Nut-Free, Snacks, Valentine's DayComment

Feel Good Truffles

When you think of truffles, don’t you think of something over-the-top rich, decadent, and unhealthy? Full disclosure… classic truffles are not one of my favorite desserts…

Children, Desserts, Holidays, RecipesMariaFebruary 4, 2016Baking, Candy, Chocolate, Nut-Free, Snacks, Valentine's DayComment

Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Herbed Goat Cheese and Mascarpone

Side Dishes, RecipesMariaJanuary 24, 2016Meat, Nut-Free, SnacksComment

Halloween Popcorn Cones and Candy Corn Tray

Desserts, DIY & Crafts, Entertaining, HolidaysMariaOctober 21, 2015Candy, Halloween, Meatless, Nut-Free, Snacks, VegetarianComment

US Weekly Family Movie Night with Orville Redenbacher's Popcorn

EntertainingMariaAugust 18, 2015SnacksComment

Summer Sides and Grilling with Hebrew National

It has been an amazing summer! In Southern California we have had it all, from extremely hot beach days to cold and rainy ones. I have to say, I enjoy a little bit of both…