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Pitcher of Mango Sauce

Basil Mango Sauce Recipe

March 18, 2017 by Florentina Leave a Comment

A simple basil mango sauce recipe ready in 5 minutes. Sweet, savory and tangy, a true Goddess sauce perfect for fish, scallops, chicken, meat or simply tossed with your favorite pasta. I’m particularly fond of buckwheat spaghetti sprinkled with oven roasted cherry tomatoes. Pairs really well with salmon and steak, drizzled over shrimp tacos or served with chips for dipping. Often times I’ll toss it with some quick cook brown rice or a bowl of cold quinoa for a perfect summery side dish. If ...

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Pitcher of Cucumber Detox Spa Water with lemon and Mint

Cucumber Detox Spa Water with Lemon and Mint

March 11, 2017 by Florentina Leave a Comment

A simple cucumber detox spa water made with fresh lemons and mint. Add a couple of tablespoons of chia seeds to a pitcher to boost the nutritional profile and stay hydrated through the day.  5 minutes is all you need to slice up some lemons, cucumber and throw them together in a pitcher with a few sprigs of fresh mint. If you aren’t very fond of mint simply replace it with lemon balm or basil, or just make it without. Or try some of the lovely spa water ideas below! Favorite Spa Detox Water ...

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Grapefruit Paloma Cocktails with Limes

Paloma Cocktail Recipe

February 16, 2017 by Florentina 2 Comments

A simple Paloma cocktail recipe with a twist, made with Frontera Sauvignon Blanc white wine and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. We are clearly so ready for game day! There is no tequila involved here, I honestly can’t handle it. But white wine is so much better anyways. For all kinds of drinks, people and tasty moments, we choose Frontera wine. I also replaced the traditional grapefruit flavored soda with sparkling water and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. Easy to make for ...

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Easy Carrot Soup Recipe

February 9, 2017 by Florentina 5 Comments

A healthy, quick and easy cream of carrot soup recipe from scratch. Made with your choice of ginger or nutmeg, fresh thyme, rosemary, chives and sage, without stock and ready in only 20 minutes! A simple homemade vegetarian carrot soup that is easily adapted to be vegan. Just replace the heavy cream with almond milk or coconut cream and omit the goat cheese. Or make the not yet vegetarians happy by adding a few ricotta meatballs on top. Whatever tickles your taste buds ;) Smooth, silky and ...

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Bunch of Red and Golden Beets with Green Tops on Rustic Table

How To Roast Beets

January 28, 2017 by Florentina Leave a Comment

A simple, easy guide on how to perfectly roast beets with skin on, in foil, in the oven, without losing many nutrients.  Then make a homemade honey balsamic glaze to drizzle all over the top! Tough beets are perfectly delicious raw, just peeled and sliced paper thin with a mandoline, I beg to argue that roasting them intensifies their flavor. Also by cooking them in foil the steam will prevent them from drying out as well.  Once done, you can simply slice them to use in a salad, drizzle ...

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Rustic Crusty Bread Recipe

Rustic Italian Crusty Bread Recipe Video

December 9, 2016 by Florentina 196 Comments

Easy and quick Italian rustic crusty bread at home, no knead, no machine, no dutch oven, with only 2 hour rise time. Made by hand, with active dry instant yeast, flour and water and baked on a hot pizza stone.  I made us the perfect bread for soups, stews, bruschetta and to use for sandwiches / panini all week long. A spin on my Italian pizza dough, except I use warm water to make the bread. Mix together flour, salt and instant yeast and let it rise for 2 hours. Yes, just 2 hours for ...

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Wild Chanterelle Mushroom Soup Recipe

November 30, 2016 by Florentina Leave a Comment

Easy, healthy and vegan, this creamy chanterelle mushroom soup recipe is the best I've had, made with flavorful golden wild chanterelles, finished with a light touch of coconut cream and crispy sage. The perfect fall soup: rich, meaty, earthy and comforting. Because this the season for wild chanterelles and lots of soups! Who doesn't love a warm bowl of soup on a chilly autumn day, all wrapped up in your favorite sweater, right ?! Good news is that you won't need any heavy cream here ...

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Blackberry Sauce

Cranberry Blackberry Sauce

November 4, 2016 by Florentina 2 Comments

An exquisite blackberry sauce recipe mixed with cranberries, hints of Madagascar vanilla and a honey balsamic reduction! You can use it for cheesecake, crepes, ice cream or over fish and meat.  A quick lesson on how to make a festive blackberry sauce! Wholesome, without any sugar or cornstarch, sweetened with raw wild honey, fragrant balsamic vinegar and simmered together with tart cranberries and vanilla just until they burst and release their juices. By combining blackberries and ...

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How to Make Crispy Brussel Sprout Chips

October 10, 2016 by Florentina 10 Comments

Crispy baked Brussel Sprout Chips with just a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. Healthy, paleo, vegan, easy to make and loved by all! I have found a whole new love for Brussel sprouts you guys, and tough I’ve made these chips 3 times last week, I can honestly say I just couldn’t keep up with the demand. So you can forget about finding a way to store them, because those babies won’t even get a chance to cool off completely.  They were literally gone as soon as they came out of the ...

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Puttanesca Sauce Recipe Spaghetti alla Puttanesca

Puttanesca Sauce Recipe

September 24, 2016 by Florentina 22 Comments

An authentic spaghetti alla Puttanesca Sauce recipe or Suggo all Puttanesca, made with anchovies, capers and black olives. A favorite classic Italian pasta dish! So what is Puttanesca sauce or Suggo all Puttanesca ? An incredibly flavorful, traditional Southern Italian tomato sauce “ in the style of a prostitute” , dating back to the 20th century. How is that for a history lesson ? You are welcome kids ;)  Traditionally served with spaghetti, the sauce gets its flavor from lots of garlic, ...

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