An English Pea + Lemon Basil Ricotta Cauliflower Flatbread

It is a chilly and grey day in LA. Which simply reminds me that it is not yet summer. So to warm up my soul and celebrate the changing spring season, I decided to put together this little gem that is both savory and light.

Roasted Beet + Pickled Radish Salad with Horseradish Yogurt + Dandelion Greens

This combination of flavors brings me back to summers spent in the Austrian Alps, helping my sister at her small cafe. Salads there were bitter and light and usually served family style.

A Roasted Red Pepper Caesar with Sautéed Veg and Sourdough Croutons

I am not now, or have ever been, a big Caesar Salad person. Probably because creamy dressings really aren't my thing. So, when my sister suggested making a Roasted Red Pepper Caesar Salad, I was like.... nah.... But, then I thought about it -- and I thought about how many people love such salads and are going out of their way to purchase ready made dressings, filled with unnecessary saturated fat and chemicals.

White Beans on Toast w/ fresh Lemon, Mozzarella and Avocado

A modern take on an old tradition. I will still always crave a simple tomato based baked beans on a piece of buttered toast, but this lemon and dill white bean salad is by far a healthier choice, filled with more protein and when paired with fresh homemade hummus, avocado and mozzarella is quite a delight.

The Art of the Salad, summer recipes, Recipe, Spring RecipesValerie NoellMarch 7, 2018white bean, SALAD, SALAD DRESSING, dill, SPRING, lemonComment

Grapefruit Marmalade + White Bean Farro Salad

The very first, twenty-eighteen addition to The Art of the Salad series — crafting creative and nutrient rich bowls of green. I very much have an affinity for fruit in savory dishes, especially mixed into a fresh leafy salad. Maybe it's my - warm climate, Florida roots speaking, but I can truly never get enough citrus in my life.

summer recipes, The Art of the Salad, RecipeValerie NoellFebruary 27, 2018salad, GRAPEFRUIT, grain salad, white bean, arugula, cooking, summer recipe, summerComment

Rose Baked Donuts with Superfood + Dark Chocolate Glaze ( Vegan)

As a believer in superfoods, I try and use every opportunity as a chance to get the goods in. This time I used Nutra Organics Superfood latte powders. With their vibrant colors and sweet flavors, they are the perfect additions to a sweet treat.

Baking, Spring Recipes, summer recipes, RecipeValerie NoellFebruary 20, 2018ROSE, DONUTS, baking, superfood, Valentines Day, VEGAN, summer, summer recipeComment

A Herbed Heirloom Tomato + Stone Fruit Galette with Homemade Ricotta

When I look at this slab of baked heirloom tomatoes and stonefruit the words "Spring is Coming" quickly rings silently in my mind. Yes, we still may have roughly six weeks til that day, but in Los Angeles the warm days and blooming trees say otherwise.

Smoked Fir + Pine Mules for United by Blue

Drink Beautifully, RecipeValerie NoellDecember 22, 2017Moscow Mule, Mule, ginger beer, Pine, Dram Apothecary, Cocktail, vodka, copper mugs, winter drinks, Winter, Winter Recipe, Christmas, Winter Cocktail, winter recipe, CocktailsComment

Farro + Fennel Salad

w/ fresh basil and spinach, black olives and greek dolmas.

summer recipes, The Art of the Salad, RecipeValerie NoellAugust 24, 2017fennel, farro, salad, vegetarian, vegan, heirloom tomato, summer recipe, recipe, black olivesComment

Coconut, Rose + Hemp Seed Dark Chocolate Energy Nuggets

A healthy floral snack for the spring chicken on the go

Christmas Morning Pt. I with Ginger Coconut Scones ( Gluten Free)

The perfect christmas morning should have plenty of sweets, warm elixirs and windows dusted lightly with white. Chelsey Rose Health and I got together one last time before the holidays to talk about how to get busy in the kitchen with christmas-- while also being mindful of what sweets we indulge in. We came up with this tasty morning scone paired perfectly with our homemade Peppermint Chocolate latte.

Fig + Fall | A Backyard Gathering

A simple fall gathering filled with veggies and greens. I know this season is usually filled with roasted birds, gravy and mash -- but this doesn't mean you can't change it up and try out something new.

Pluto + Ginger Upside Down Cake with Coconut Cream

Baking, Fall Recipe, RecipeValerie NoellNovember 21, 2016Thanksgiving, dessert, fall recipe, fall, pluot, plum, cake, upside down cake, BakingComment

Spaghetti Squash Bake with Cilantro Pesto

One thing about the holiday season that NONE of us love is the abundance of carb heavy, sugary foods. I mean, we love them... but our belly's don't. However, that does NOT have to be the case at every dinner. I was in the kitchen again with Miss Chelsey Rose and we wanted to create a dish that was not only pretty impressive, but just all around tasty.

Fall Recipe, RecipeValerie NoellNovember 3, 2016Recipe, fall, Spaghetti Squash, Pesto, Cilantro Pesto, fall recipe, Fall, Wellness Recipe, VeganComment

Chai Tea Baked Donuts ( Vegan )

The flavor of this season is what I dream about all summer long, the spiced drinks...cakes... the pure thought of justified pumpkin spice in every single creation ... it's simply perfection. Now I know that Chai is not exactly linked together in the world of fall spice, but it basically is just a variation to it.

Baking, Fall Recipe, RecipeValerie NoellOctober 27, 2016recipe, DONUTS, vegan, chai, Fall, Fall Recipe, BakingComment

A Healthy Fall Gathering Featuring Chelsea Rose Health

Tis the season to gather. That's what I like most about the fall. Yet another reason to set the table, jump in the kitchen and try out some new seasonal recipes. On this occasion, I spent the afternoon with fitness and health guru Chelsey Rose, browsing the the farmers market, testing out some new recipes and setting a simple sleek fall table. I am overjoyed to be working with this beauty, bringing some simple and healthy , seasonal appetizers your way. The perfect collection of snacks for a weekend gathering with friends.

Cardamon Coffee Cake with Stumptown Cold Brew Frosting + A Simple Fall Table Setting for the Perfect Afternoon Tea

Spent some time baking with my sister Nicole while in Florida last month. We decided to make a coffee cake after buying some Stumptown Cold Brew and it was pretty tasty. I love how we decided to decorate this beauty of a cake. It's all about presentation my friends. We shot this on a stormy dark day in Florida, and I love how the images turned out. So perfect for some October feels.

Chai Tea Glazed Cinnamon Buns

Fall is officially here and you can sure smell it in my apartment. This is my all time favorite part of the year, as I could live off of the sweet taste of cinnamon and sugar. I just spent the last few weeks with my family in florida and whilst I was there, did some good home baking to kick off the season with my sister. Here is our Chai tea Glazed Cinnamon Buns-- watch as Nicole and I create some seasonal goodness.

Baking, Fall Recipe, RecipeValerie NoellSeptember 23, 2016Recipe, cinnamon buns, fall, baking, chai, MIGHTY GOOD FEASTS, Fall Recipe, Fall, Sweets, BreakfastComment

Blueberry Wild Child Tea Infused Donuts with Lavender + Earl Grey Glaze ( Vegan )

Afternoon Delight | Retro Hawaiian Mango Bread with Coconut Creme + A Hibiscus, Juniper + Rose Elixir

Drink Beautifully, Baking, summer recipes, RecipeValerie NoellJuly 29, 2016elixir, rose, hibiscus, juniper, cocktail, tea, bread, baking, mango bread, RETRO, styling, LIFESTYLE, Retro Throwback, Baking, Summer, Summer RecipeComment