cucumber celery olive odyssey salad

allyMay 22, 2017

I know what you're probably thinking now. Why does Ally call this recipe calypso's cave celery cuke olive salad? I suppose the reason is that I stumbled upon so... Read More...

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lemon mango no churn ice cream

allyDecember 10, 2016

The best taste testers for ice cream that I make? My three and five year old grandsons! Yep, they will be truthful. They will let you know from the expression o... Read More...

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apple parfait bundt cake

allyDecember 2, 2016

There's nothing more inviting and helpful than an easy cake recipe! One that cuts a few corners, saves you some time, but gives you that end product that you're... Read More...

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pineapple enchilada slow cooker chicken

allyOctober 24, 2016

Thanks to Dole Sunshine for partnering with me for this post, pineapple enchilada slow cooker chicken ! I am the creator of this recipe and for the description ... Read More...

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honey lime pineapple dipping sauce

allySeptember 9, 2016

Thanks to Dole Sunshine for partnering with me for this post! All the opinions and creativity are solely my own. For a full disclosure, click here! There's n... Read More...

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mandarin mango chili lime chicken n’ biscuits

allySeptember 3, 2016

Thanks to Dole Sunshine for partnering with me for this post! All the opinions and creativity are solely my own. For a full disclosure, click here! There are... Read More...

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peach caprese

allyAugust 25, 2016

Thanks to Dole Sunshine for partnering with me for this peach caprese post! All the opinions and creativity are solely mine. Full disclosure, click here! ... Read More...

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banana coconut waffle s’mores

allyAugust 7, 2016

Here is the ultimate chocolate banana waffle s'mores dessert that's so stinkin' simple and easy to do that you'll wonder why in the world you haven't done this ... Read More...

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king pineapple no bake cheesecake

allyJuly 23, 2016

No doubt about it. Dole Sunshine is the 'king of pineapple'. Pineapples whether whole and fresh or in various forms and packaged in different ways means lots of... Read More...

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thai red curry coconut corn

allyJuly 16, 2016

Summertime is the best for so many reasons. School's out and it's time for vacations. There are lots of summer camps for adults and kids. Summer is a time for p... Read More...

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lemon infused salmon with a fruit spinach medley

allyJuly 14, 2016

Finding new ways to use food products takes creativity. Sometimes we get stuck in the same old way of doing things. That's how I came up with the idea for this ... Read More...

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mango basil chicken linguine

allyJuly 10, 2016

Thanks to Dole Sunshine for partnering with me for this post! All the opinions and creativity are solely my own. For a full disclosure, click here! What I lo... Read More...

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picnic strawberry orange ice cream

allyJuly 1, 2016

Sometimes the name of something just speaks volumes. And, I think that's the case with this 'picnic strawberry orange ice cream'. It's fun. It's sassy. It's cre... Read More...

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italian sunshine salad

allyJune 30, 2016

Taste the flavors of Italy. Taste the happiness of sunshine! You have 'italian sunshine salad'. Yes, together these two iconic things come together into one ama... Read More...

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jerusalem fruit tabbouleh

AllyJune 25, 2016

This recipe is brought to you by Dole Sunshine, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely the work... Read More...

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taco spicy sunshine pork

allyMay 20, 2016

Thanks to Dole Sunshine for partnering with me for this post! All the opinions and creativity are solely my own. For a full disclosure, click here! I'm focus... Read More...

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strawberry chocolate beignets

allyMay 16, 2016

Thanks to Dole Sunshine for partnering with me for this post! All the opinions and creativity are solely my own. For a full disclosure, click here! Recipes t... Read More...

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the harvest table peachy salad

allyMay 5, 2016

Thanks to Dole Sunshine for partnering with me for this post! All the opinions and creativity are solely my own. For a full disclosure, click here! This year... Read More...

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citrus marmalade oatmeal & almonds

allyMay 4, 2016

Thanks to Dole Sunshine for partnering with me for this post! All the opinions and creativity are solely my own. For a full disclosure, click here! Food ... Read More...

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hawaiian banana pineapple bake

allyMarch 25, 2016

Thanks to Dole Sunshine for partnering with me for this post! All the opinions and creativity are solely my own. For a full disclosure, click here! Somet... Read More...

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no rain on my parade

allyJanuary 10, 2016

As a child, my Mama instilled in me this steadfast value, 'you are judged by those with whom you associate.' One's reputation be it an individual or a company i... Read More...

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food blogger blast party 2016 rose parade

allyJanuary 1, 2016

Who doesn't love a party! And, virtual parties with foodies, all crazed and excited about recipes, are the best kind out there. Why? Because you get to drool ov... Read More...

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peach bellini

allyDecember 22, 2015

When you think of champagne, what comes to mind? Weddings. Anniversaries. New Years. Yes, special occasions, for sure. When you think of peaches, what comes to ... Read More...

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pineapple upside down minis

allyDecember 7, 2015

Do you believe in fairy tales? As a kid, you probably did. Then you grew up. Realized 'reality' and may have given up on dreams. I remember watching the Rose Pa... Read More...

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live on green smoothie

allyNovember 29, 2015

Live on Green Smoothie. First of all, what's 'Live on Green'? Well, it's a big Family Festival that's in conjunction with the Rose Parade! And, it takes place t... Read More...

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cranberry mandarin pineapple salad

allyNovember 29, 2015

The simplest of recipes sometimes make for the best. And, this cranberry mandarin pineapple salad is one of them. No cooking. It keeps for several days. It's pe... Read More...

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slow & easy pork bbq

allyNovember 1, 2015

This pork bbq is cooked slow. In the oven. Or a slow cooker if you want. Just a peek every now and then to check for liquid. After several hours, you'll discove... Read More...

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orange ginger ice cream

allyOctober 10, 2015

So many things in the kitchen and with cooking, I do the ol' fashioned way. By that I mean not having fancy gadgets and equipment that does the work for you. I ... Read More...

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haifa celery date salad

allySeptember 17, 2015

There's a reason this is named Haifa celery date salad. When I traveled to Israel as a guest of Taste of Israel Eat. Meet. Explore., one of the cities we visite... Read More...

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squash honey cashew soufflé

allySeptember 4, 2015

Childhood memories. Sparks that come from food. And, this squash honey cashew soufflé takes me back, yes, way back. Growing up in the mountains of Southern W... Read More...

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latin picadillo

allyAugust 19, 2015

Picadillo is wonderful! It's a dish that's popular in Latin cultures~from Cuba to the Phillipines, Mexico and Central and South America, it's essentially the sa... Read More...

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north african chicken stew

allyAugust 13, 2015

There is nothing better than a cool evening, a roaring campfire, camp chairs around it, people laughing, sipping, talking, the skies waning into darkness and so... Read More...

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turkish strawberry chocolate cupcakes

allyAugust 12, 2015

Hints of espresso, deep rich chocolate, subtle molasses, the sweetness of a bite of strawberry and the allure of the wonderful spice cardamom, these cupcakes ar... Read More...

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spicy peach salsa

allyAugust 6, 2015

The peaches you get in the jar from Dole Packaged Foods are just perfect for creating new and fun recipes. Now don't get me wrong, just opening the jar and eati... Read More...

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north african rice dates & olives

AllyAugust 2, 2015

When my husband tastes something that he's found in the refrigerator and doesn't even know that it's a new recipe creation. Just something he's stumbled upon wh... Read More...

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cherry ricotta cheesecake jars

allyJuly 30, 2015

There are some things that I make that I just want to nuzzle my entire face into~~I mean forget the fork or spoon...just dive in face first! This dark red cherr... Read More...

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sriracha steak bites and pasta

allyJuly 29, 2015

Yes, this sriracha steak bites and pasta is a one-pot wonder recipe that will do a disappearing act real fast. Now if it doesn't, it's also one of those dishes ... Read More...

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banana dipper pancakes

allyJuly 28, 2015

Somehow you'll be wondering if these banana dipper pancakes are for breakfast, dessert or could they be a sandwich. Well, they can be all! If you go for the des... Read More...

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jewel of the nile chicken

allyJuly 23, 2015

Dates, yes, a fruit, have such an exotic flair, and they date back to ancient history being a staple in Middle Eastern foods for thousands of years. There's eve... Read More...

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pineapple serrano hummus

allyJuly 22, 2015

I never knew what real hummus tasted like until I went to Israel. Standing on a street corner in Tel Aviv along with my other friends who were part of Taste of ... Read More...

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ricotta dumpling with raspberry sauce

AllyJuly 19, 2015

Every now and then when you're cooking you need a no brainer~~a recipe that's easy to do, has some shortcuts, and gives you the satisfaction you're looking for ... Read More...

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slow cooked garlic onion pork with dates & pineapple

allyJuly 14, 2015

Slow cooked garlic onion pork is worth all the effort~~well, if you consider about 15 minutes of prep 'work' and then after that the oven does the 'work'.  I lo... Read More...

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southern shrimp salad

allyJuly 11, 2015

Living in the South and on the coast, we're really lucky to have the world's finest seafood at our fingertips, and, literally in our front yard, which is the br... Read More...

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cleopatra’s waldorf salad

allyJuly 10, 2015

Now why in the world would I call this 'cleopatra's waldorf salad'? Well, a few reasons. As we know Cleopatra was the exotic goddess pharaoh of the Egypt. After... Read More...

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mandarin orange lamb chops

AllyJune 6, 2015

I love the combination of a smokey grilled flavor with sweet, salty, and spicy, and this recipe has all that in one! The mandarin orange lamb chops with the pas... Read More...

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cupcake berry pies

allyJanuary 23, 2015

Just like an easy 'go to' outfit or that 'little black dress' that you just know will fill the bill quickly and appropriately for the occasion, this recipe is o... Read More...

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carrot cake pineapple date nut waffles

allyJanuary 10, 2015

A carrot cake won the 2013 World Food Championships~~the winner took home $50,000 that day for his family's recipe. Not too shabby, huh? It's just incredible ho... Read More...

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cherry & blackberry galette

AllyDecember 8, 2014

 Anytime you mix juicy cherries with explosive sweet large blackberries, you have a tornado of great tastes!  And, just to make it a little easier for you, sinc... Read More...

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boho carrot ginger seasoning cubes

AllyNovember 12, 2014

Sometimes in cooking a seasoning combination is called the 'holy trinity'. Sometimes cooks call it a 'mirepoix'(pronounced meer-pwah) which is a French word. An... Read More...

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lemon coconut rose cake

AllyNovember 10, 2014

Have you ever watched the Rose Parade (as in the New Year's Day Rose Parade) while ringing in the new year?  I do and have about every single year~~never in my ... Read More...

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carrot cake pineapple date nut waffles

AllyNovember 2, 2014

A carrot cake won the 2013 World Food Championships~~the winner took home $50,000 that day for his family's recipe. Not too shabby, huh? It's just incredible ho... Read More...

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spatchcock pineapple rosemary chicken

AllyOctober 29, 2014

No doubt, chicken is one popular bird, and folks love different ways to serve up the clucker! When you 'spatchcock' a chicken you not only speed up the cooking ... Read More...

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cuban black beans with yogurt sauce

AllyOctober 26, 2014

One spoonful of these beans and you'll think you've hit pay dirt!  I mean I totally amaze myself sometimes with the depths of flavor that are created when I sta... Read More...

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southern bacon dripping collards & corn

AllyOctober 23, 2014

In my humble opinion, nothin' beats a good pot of collards...well, unless it's a great pot of collards with extra flavor added with just a few ingredients.  Usi... Read More...

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sweet dark cherry buttermilk pancakes

AllyOctober 22, 2014

If you want to feel like it's summertime year-round, especially with fruit, then look not further than the frozen fruits and Dole's fabulous selection. Always p... Read More...

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asiago cheese dates & mint toasties

AllyOctober 5, 2014

One thing that stands out in my mind about traveling in Italy and especially Tuscany is the cheese, yes, the cheese~~it's glorious, and one of my favorites is a... Read More...

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fruity moist sweet cake

allySeptember 16, 2014

This fruity moist sweet cake is like a LBD or 'little black dress' creation~~it can be used for so many things~~dressed up or down, worn with flipflops or heels... Read More...

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jamaican Jerk mac n’ cheese

AllySeptember 11, 2014

At the 2013 World Food Championships, I competed in the 'Recipe Category' and our 'themed' ingredient was pasta! We had to do two builds to make it to the Top 1... Read More...

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maple syrup fried apples & dates

allySeptember 10, 2014

What happens when your apples start to lose their luster, show signs of aging, and have soft spots and bruises~~I mean it's really funny how food, like people, ... Read More...

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pineapple date oatmeal cakies

AllySeptember 8, 2014

My barometer for cookies changes with my mood~~sometimes I want something really crunchy and crisp like these chocolate crispers...sometimes my palate's calling... Read More...

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dark red cherry biscuit scones

allyAugust 24, 2014

When you have a real down-to-goodness born and bred dear French girlfriend and you serve her a pastry, you know you're could be treading on sacred ground~~I mea... Read More...

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~blueberry & rhubarb compote & crumbles~

allyAugust 20, 2014

Sometimes you just must cross over to the 'prissy' side of serving your desserts after a fabulously boholicious meal~~and, it doesn't matter with me if it's jus... Read More...

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dark red cherry boneless beef country-style ribs

AllyAugust 16, 2014

This recipe is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely th... Read More...

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cardamom & cloves grilled peaches

AllyAugust 5, 2014

Sometimes it doesn't take much to create an elegant dish...and, this is one of them!  These peaches from Dole are just perfect for grilling because they thaw ni... Read More...

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dole wild blueberry grunt

allyJuly 10, 2014

I've had the great privilege of getting to know Chef Ben Ford, the talented son of Harrison and the owner of the amazing 'Ford's Filling Station' restaurant in ... Read More...

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~opening doors in the world of cooking~

allyJuly 3, 2014

What’s the saying—how you see something depends upon from where you’re looking—that vantage point, that perspective. Well, that’s exactly what this year’s cooko... Read More...

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competitive cooking & food styling II

AllyMay 2, 2014

I know that a lot of my foodie friends are entering the prestigious DOLE Cook-Off~~and, it was about this time last year when I was furiously creating recipes t... Read More...

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Champ Tips from a Dole Cook-Off Winner!

AllyMay 1, 2014

Entering any cooking competition is a labor of intense preparation, work and detailing.  You’re crossing your ‘Ts’ and dotting your ‘Is’ repeatedly before you h... Read More...

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~ally’s tatoo~

AllyApril 21, 2014

Whatever it takes to remember~~DO IT!  There're only a few more weeks to get your ideas in~~I mean YOU could win!  California Cookoff is open to most everyone (... Read More...

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easter bunny’s hiding wwhhhat

AllyApril 11, 2014

  So you think eggs are the only thing the Easter bunny hides~~come see what's in my basket!  Click the magic basket (left) to view 30 seconds of fu... Read More...

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dark cherry yogurt poundcake

AllyApril 2, 2014

This recipe is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely th... Read More...

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competitive cooking & food styling I

allyMarch 30, 2014

With the Dole California CookOff 2014 launching soon, as well as other cooking contests currently running, these tips might just come in handy as you're complet... Read More...

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are you the next dole cookoff winner

AllyMarch 28, 2014

Grab the attention of the culinary team at Dole Packaged Foods and you could just be the next contender for a $25,000 grand prize! Sounds kind of bizarre and ou... Read More...

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the dole summit 2014

AllyMarch 27, 2014

This post is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the information and writing/ideas, including the photography, are solely the work of Ally.  ... Read More...

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dark red cherry bbq sauce

allyMarch 24, 2014

This recipe is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely th... Read More...

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Peach Bourbon Turkey Tenderloin Breasts

AllyMarch 22, 2014

This recipe is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely th... Read More...

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moroccan meatballs

AllyDecember 15, 2013

Probably one of my most favorite types of foods would be those that are considered 'Middle Eastern'. I just love the spices whether you're thinking Morocco, Isr... Read More...

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Caribbean Tagliatelle with Pan Seared Scallops

AllyDecember 14, 2013

Preparing for the World Food Championships meant months of recipe artistry~~hours of thinking consciously and unnumbered hours of thinking subconsciously!  Not ... Read More...

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Springroll Blueberry & Rosemary Puffs

allyNovember 26, 2013

This recipe is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely th... Read More...

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~moroccan bison ragu~

allyNovember 24, 2013

In the 2013 World Food Championships, I made it to the Top 10 in my category, Recipes.  The 'infused' ingredient was bison because the National Bison Council wa... Read More...

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Bolognese with Ricciarelle Pasta

allyNovember 23, 2013

A variation of my other bolognese recipes that have won awards, I worked months on this recipe for the 2013 World Food Championships~~and, it was my first build... Read More...

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Chardonnay Raspberry Spicy BBQ

AllyOctober 26, 2013

This recipe is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely th... Read More...

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mandarin lamb chops

AllySeptember 3, 2013

This recipe is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely th... Read More...

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Wall Street Journal~~My Debut!

AllyJuly 4, 2013

Bucket list things are always fun to create~~I mean all you do is dream and shoot for the moon!  And, even if you don't make it, you just might land among the s... Read More...

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harissa veal meatball fruit kabobs

AllyJune 30, 2013

This recipe was the Midas Touch! It won me 25k! My feet still haven't touched the ground! The reality of it hasn't sunk in! The thrill of all of this amazing co... Read More...

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broccolini mandarin orange pizza

AllyApril 22, 2013

This recipe is brought to you by DOLE Packaged Foods, however, all of the recipe development and creative food artistry, including the photography, is solely th... Read More...

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Peaches & Cream Parfait Cake

AllyMarch 25, 2013

Finding new fooding products to play with is like finding new toys for my cooking!  I leisurely hang out in grocery stores spending sometimes hours in the aisle... Read More...

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