Simple Basil Pesto

Ingredients 3 cups basil (moderately packed) juice of one small-medium lemon 1/3 c pine nuts 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped 3/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 c extra virgin olive oil Instructions In a food processor, combine all ingredients except the olive oil. Pulse until evenly chopped. Slowly add in the olive oil … Read more

Best Vegan White Mac and Cheese

INGREDIENTS 16 oz. dry pasta (I used rigatoni) ¼ cup vegan butter 2 garlic cloves, diced ¼ cup flour 2½ cups unsweetened, plain non-dairy milk 8 oz. vegan cream cheese ¼ cup vegan parmesan ½ tsp. white pepper ½ tsp. ground mustard ¼ tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. lemon juice salt and pepper, to taste … Read more

Easy Apple Pie Bites

Ingredients ⅓ cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons butter, melted ⅓ cup chopped walnuts or pecans 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into 8 (1/2-inch) slices 1 (8-ounce) can Pillsbury Original crescent rolls Instructions Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Unwrap the crescent roll and … Read more

Easy Chocolate Crescents

Ingredients 1 8 oz can refrigerated crescent rolls (8 crescents) 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tbsp granulated sugar ½ cup mini chocolate chips powdered sugar (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently open the can and unroll the crescents. Gently separate the crescent rolls. Combine sugar and … Read more

Crescent Roll Churros

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 can (8 rolls) Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (see note) DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Mix together cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Unwrap and separate crescent rolls. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on each triangle, then … Read more

Chocolate & Vanilla Nana Ice Cream

INGREDIENTS 4 frozen bananas 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup / 150ml coconut milk 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder dark chocolate curls and desiccated coconut to decorate INSTRUCTIONS Put the bananas into a blender with the coconut milk and vanilla extract and blend until smooth. Remove half the mixture from the blender and set aside … Read more

Summer Squash and Sausage Stew Recipe

Summer Squash and Sausage Stew Recipe – This simple squash and sausage stew represents my idea of the perfect summer supper. It’s very comforting, relatively fast, wonderfully flavorful, and helps solve a problem that’s existed since neighbors started planting gardens: what to do with all that squash! Serve it with a big slice of crusty bread … Read more

Southern Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients 1 Pound box elbow macaroni 3½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (reserve 1 cup for topping) ¼ Cup Butter, softened 1½ cups whole or 2% milk 3 eggs, beaten ½ Cup Sour Cream ½ Teaspoon Salt Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9×11″ casserole dish. Cook the macaroni per package instructions. … Read more