I have been trying to get back in the habit of making a few make-ahead meals on weekends to make weekdays a bit more manageable. While looking through old recipes, I came across a recipe I made nearly … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Granola
I am a big fan of my slow cooker (I have 50+ slow cooker recipes on my blog); especially recipes I can set them and walk away (or leave my house) for 4 to 8 hours. But like a lot of people, I've been … [Read more...]
Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Note: I was sent samples of Divine Chocolate's cocoa powder in order to write this post for #Choctoberfest. Opinions are mine alone. I love baking, especially when it helps me prepare for a busy week … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Khichuri (Bengali Red Lentil Risotto)
Note: I was sent a copy of Instant Indian: Classic foods from every region of India made easy in the Instant Pot for review. All opinions are mine alone. I really enjoy Indian recipes. I've dabbled a … [Read more...]
Coconut and Turmeric Chicken Curry
I came across a recipe for Sri Lankan Coconut and Turmeric Chicken Curry a while back, but was unable to find all of the ingredients to actually make it. (Curry leaves are difficult to come by near … [Read more...]
Vegan and Gluten Free Peanut Crunch Brownies
A lot of people are pretty wary of vegan and gluten free baking. It seems like it would be difficult, but it's surprisingly easy! Vegan baking can also be rich and decadent, like these oh so fudgy … [Read more...]
Coconut Matcha Muffins
Note: I was sent a package of Matcha Green Tea from Tenzo Tea in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I've been on a bit of a muffin kick recently. I'm trying to make sure we have as … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Coconut Cardamom Carrot Bread
Bob's Red Mill has been providing gluten-free flours, cereals, baking mixes, and grains for over 30 years. The company is so committed to it's gluten-free promise that they even have a separate … [Read more...]
Crispy Coconut Kale with Roasted Salmon Sweet Potatoes and Coconut Rice
I have to admit, kale is really not my favorite green. It tends to, well, taste like a leaf. So I was intrigued when I came across this recipe for Crispy Coconut Kale on Food 52 by Ashley Couse of … [Read more...]
Vegan Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies
I personally am not vegan. But as more of my friends dabble in veganism, I have been getting more requests to do some vegan friendly recipes. I’m honestly finding vegan baking to be relatively easy; … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Homemade Body Scrubs
So this is kind of a random blog post for me, but I have been experimenting with homemade body scrubs as a Mother's Day present for my mom and I thought I'd share them so that others can make them at … [Read more...]
Snapper with Zucchini and Tomato with Parsley Orzo
My CSA this year allows me to choose 6 items each week to be in my share. Every single time so far, I’ve chosen zucchini as one of the six. I just love it. But with 3-4 pieces of zucchini a week, I am … [Read more...]
Seared Chicken with Avocado Salsa
I have inexplicably been picking up an avocado each and every time I buy groceries. I didn't have a recipe for the avocados, I just kept buying them. I guess my subconscious really wanted one. So I … [Read more...]
Cumin Spiced Fish Tacos with Avocado Mango Salsa
With Cinco de Mayo this past weekend, I couldn't stop thinking about making some kind of Mexican-themed meal this weekend. So I was pretty excited when my boyfriend suggested Fish Tacos on Sunday. My … [Read more...]
Coconut Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Muffins are the perfect Sunday baking activity to set yourself up for breakfasts throughout the week. I haven't made a batch in so long so I'm happy I finally had time to do so! I was given the … [Read more...]