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Orange Blossom Whipped Cream and Cream Cheese Frosting

January 15, 2019 by Crystal 1 Comment

Gluten-free chocolate cupcake with orange blossom whipped cream cheese and shipping cream frosting.

Phew the last month has been a whirlwind, and it’s not done yet! Holidays are over but we have a full dockets of winter birthdays in our families, including our daughter who turns FOUR this month. How did that happen?! In honor of the wad of birthdays this winter, I need to share this incredible…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, recipes, sweets, vegetarian Tagged With: dessert, food photographer, food photography, gluten free, recipe, sweet, vegetarian

Silent Night Cocktail – Bourbon and Benedictine

December 18, 2018 by Crystal Leave a Comment

Bourbon and Benedictine cocktail in coupe glass with dramatic lighting.

I’m a fan of brown liquor. I like the old scotches I really can’t afford (but sometimes get as a fancy gift on my birthday), rich bourbons and full-bodied whiskeys of all sorts. I recently did a cocktail shoot for Tropicana and always learn a thing or two about fun liquors while we’re making beautiful…

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Filed Under: appetizers, drinks, fine art, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: alcohol, bourbon, cocktail, drink, food photographer, food photography, recipe, vegan, vegetarian, whiskey

Instant Pot Chicken Pozole Verde!!

November 6, 2018 by Crystal Leave a Comment

Overhead image of chicken pozole verde soup with lime, avocado, radishes and cilantro.

Guys, I finally did it. I got this Instant Pot thinking “if it doesn’t rock my world, I’ll return it or gift it”. Well, though it does take a bit of trial an error to DEVELOP recipes with the Instant Pot, it is as much of a game-changer in my kitchen as everyone promised it…

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Filed Under: appetizers, entrées, gluten-free, healthy, recipes, sides Tagged With: food photographer, food photography, fresh, gluten free, healthy, mexican, recipe, soup

Gluten-Free Bourbon Apple Crisp

October 23, 2018 by Crystal Leave a Comment

Gluten-free bourbon apple crisp in dish with ice cream.

I rarely make apple crisp, but when I do I want it to be packed with perfectly caramelized apples and topped with lightly sweetened crunchy oats. I find the pecans in the crisp topping to be totally necessary to get the texture I crave, but feel free to substitute walnuts etc. ENJOY! Gluten-Free Bourbon Apple Crisp  …

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Filed Under: breakfast, gluten-free, recipes, snacks, sweets, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: apple, autumn, dessert, fall, gluten free, recipe, rustic, vegan

Chewy and Crisp Sourdough Starter Pancakes!

October 9, 2018 by Crystal 1 Comment

Sourdough pancakes breakfast spread on marble table with coffee and water.

Today I’m sharing one of my absolute favorite recipes and a creation I am soooo proud of! I am celiac, unfortunately, and while I don’t necessarily recommend other celiacs follow in my footsteps, I took a risk and tested this recipe long ago. Since these crisp edge, soft and chewy pancakes only contain fully fermented…

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Filed Under: breakfast, healthy, recipes, sides, sweets, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: breakfast, dessert, food photographer, food photography, pancakes, recipe, sourdough, sweet, vegan, vegetarian

Grilled Grapes with Burrata Tangy Vinaigrette

October 2, 2018 by Crystal Leave a Comment

Char grilled grapes in a tangy Vinaigrette with Burrata on a plate.

This one is just WOW you guys! It’s a total unexpected delight. I know people freeze grapes as a treat, but I’d never thought of grilling grapes until a friend mentioned she’d had the most incredible grilled grape appetizer at a restaurant. Say what now?! I’ve heard of roasting grapes, but my favorite thing about grapes…

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Filed Under: appetizers, breakfast, gluten-free, healthy, recipes, sides, snacks, sweets, vegetarian Tagged With: appetizer, burrata, dessert, farmers market, food photographer, food photography, fruit, gluten free, grapes, grilled, recipe, vegetarian

Thai Beef Larb Salad with Instant Pot Coconut Sticky Rice

September 25, 2018 by Crystal Leave a Comment

Thai beef larb in a bowl with cabbage, peanuts, lime and coconut sticky rice.

Larb is brilliant thai street food and a traditional lao dish. This beef larb is the perfect balance of umami, sour, spice and minty freshness. It blends crunchy, juicy and fresh textures perfectly. Each and every bite sings! Even better? It cooks up in no time in one pan so there’s very little clean-up! I like…

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Filed Under: entrées, gluten-free, healthy, lifestyle photography, recipes Tagged With: beef, dinner, food photographer, gluten free, healthy, recipe, thai, umami

Tangy Sour Cream Cheesecake Popsicles with Rhubarb Syrup

September 4, 2018 by Crystal Leave a Comment

Creamy cheesecake rhubarb popsicles in a mold and on a plate.

It’s HOT. Like crazy hot! We’re approaching an exclusively frozen diet over here! Anyway, today I have these incredible decadent, tangy and creamy ice pops for you. The kids have absolutely FLIPPED over this recipe. My 3-year-old told me with the utmost seriousness that these are the best popsicles she has EVER had. Folks, that’s…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, healthy, recipes, snacks, sweets, vegetarian Tagged With: dessert, food photographer, gluten free, healthy, popsicle, rhubarb, sour cream, sweet

Melon Skewers with Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Basil

August 29, 2018 by Crystal Leave a Comment

Mozzarella, prosciutto and melon skewers with basil on a serving dish.

I’ve got more cool food for you today as we continue to try and beat the heat! Yikes! It gets challenging after a while to dream up more cold foods for meals. This recipe is super simple though and keeps well in the fridge if you reserve the balsamic drizzle. It’s healthy, it’s fresh, it’s…

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Filed Under: appetizers, breakfast, entrées, gluten-free, healthy, recipes, sides, snacks, sweets Tagged With: appetizer, caprese, food photographer, food photography, gluten free, melon, prosciutto, recipe, sweet

Mango Coconut Cream Ice Cream made in the BLENDER! No cooking!

August 8, 2018 by Crystal Leave a Comment

Mango coconut cream ice cream with roasted coconut in a bowl on a blue plaster table top.

This recipe is a genius DREAM boat you guys!!! There aren’t enough exclamation points for this quart of yum! I love love LOVE homemade ice cream. The possibilities for inspiring flavor combinations are absolutely endless like this goat cheese ice cream with roasted cherries. So much YUM! The only thing I don’t love about homemade…

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