I am seriously picky about my hummus. In Portland the very best place to get hummus out is Ya Hala Lebanese Restaurant. I haven't found a new place in Franklin, Tennessee yet so I will stick with making my own for now. Kayla's Hummus 1-2 garlic cloves 1 can garbanzo beans (15 oz) 1/2 cup tahini 1/3 cup warm water 1/3 cup … [Read more...]
Lavender Shortbread Cookies
So Delicious, You Can't Eat Just Ten! Well, not really, but you get my drift. This Lavender Shortbread Cookie recipe is a crowd-pleaser. Lavender Shortbread Cookies 3 sticks Butter 1 cup Powdered Sugar 3 cups All Purpose Flour ½ teaspoon Salt ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract ¼ cup of Granulated Sugar 1 tablespoon Culinary Lavender … [Read more...]
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
I am a huge fan of really creamy butternut soup. I haven’t found a local restaurant that serves a great butternut soup yet, so I decided to set out to make my own luxurious version. I had it for lunch today and served it with a piece of toast spread with goat cheese from a local farm. It was amazing! Roasted Butternut Squash Soup … [Read more...]
Agave Sweetened Cheesecake
When I was in high school, I created the best cheesecake recipe ever. Over the years, it has changed to reflect my lifestyle and food choices. Today, this recipe for organic cheesecake sweetened naturally reflects my organic choices. I'm a huge fan of organic agave nectar. This is the first of many recipes using agave that I will share with … [Read more...]
Special Occassion Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
Why do I call this recipe “Special Occasion Strawberry Shortcake?” Well, because it is the richest sugary recipe I have ever used. You don’t want to eat this all summer long, but it sure is fun to wow your guests with the unusual flavors of this amazing recipe once in awhile. I have no idea who to create with this recipe. My forgetfulness can … [Read more...]