Spending time in the kitchen is something I love to do.  It is very much a creative activity, and the joy of tasting something that has been made with your own hands is quite rewarding. Here on The Simply Luxurious Life, Foodie Friday is a regular feature (unless my week gets away from me, and I’ve had no time in the kitchen).  Every recipe listed is something I have tried and thoroughly enjoyed.  As you will see, they aren’t all necessarily healthy, but each bite will be worth the effort it takes to create these dishes. And the best part is, most of them take less than 30 minutes from start to finish (my favorite pasta dish of all time, Tagliarelle with Truffle Butter, takes fifteen minutes).

With food, as with so many things in life, moderation is key.  I am a big believer that we can taste everything, after all, food is to be savored, not devoured.  It should be an experience to be enjoyed, not consumed mindlessly. Below I have compiled a day’s worth of meals beginning with breakfast and taking you all the way through to dessert. (Simply click on the header to be taken to the recipe.) Bon Appétit!

Fine Herb Omelet

Basil, Tomato & Mozzarella Bruschetta

Roasted Shrimp Salad

Tagliarelle with Truffle Butter

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Elephants Deli’s Carrot Cake

Strawberry Delish