Christine, Author at Mid-Life Croissant

Medieval Recipes: Romania (Chicken with Pomegranate Sauce)

A whole chicken is cut up, browned with onions, and simmered in a sauce made from almonds and pomegranate. Breathe new life into your weekly meal plan with something old: medieval recipes!

Breezy Summertime Soirée Made in France

Summertime entertaining made easy with a bevy of fine wines, cheeses and salts made in France. This post is sponsored by The French Ministry of Agriculutre. As always, the content and opinions expressed are my own.

Carrot Noodles with Hot Honey Goat Cheese Dressing

This summertime side dish is beyond easy. Raw, spiralized carrot noodles drizzled with a sweet and spicy goat cheese dressing garnished with pepitas and fresh thyme.

Tea Cocktails: Lemongrass Negroni

Tea cocktails are fiercely popular and you know I love my tea so I’m taking Negroni Week on a detour through Southeast Asia with this Lemongrass Tea Negroni (Teagroni.)

Jasmine Tea Infused Peach Smoothie

This healthy, tangy kefir-based peach smoothie gets a nice floral lift from jasmine tea.

Ramp Pesto with Raw Pepitas

It’s high ramp season, y’all. Grab as much as you can before they disappear and use some in this simple ramp pesto recipe.

Springtime Savory Oatmeal Recipe {vegan}

Local farmer’s markets are suddenly bursting with spring produce and we’re putting it to good use in this vegan savory oatmeal recipe. Perfectly acceptable as either breakfast, lunch or dinner. Or all three!

Nori Wraps: Sardines, Sprouts and Sauerkraut

These nori wraps make a great low carb, gluten free and wildly healthy portable lunch idea.

Classic Roasted Broccoli Rabe with Pine Nuts

Roasted Broccoli Rabe is a quick and easy side dish that goes with anything. In this version we gussy it up with some lemon zest and parmigiano reggiano and top it with toasted pine nuts.