I have such a sweet tooth. Seriously, if I could get away with eating ice cream and only ice cream for the rest of my life, I probably would. So, I am constantly looking for ways to satisfy my sweet … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Garlic Red Potatoes
I've mentioned before that my smoke alarms in my house are... sensitive. If I roast anything in the oven, they tend to go off. So when possible, I try to find alternate means to cook my food. In the … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Cookies
I've mentioned before that my husband is an avid runner. He's currently training for a marathon, so I've been trying to support his training with more food geared toward fueling him both before and … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Barbacoa Beef Tacos
Note: I was sent a Cosori Premium 6qt multicooker in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. I'm not going to lie, pressure cookers have always kind of intimidated me. I was under the … [Read more...]
Ranch Chickpea Cucumber Salad
I've been trying to think up more bring-to-work lunch ideas recently. We tend to just eat leftovers or traditional salads for lunch, which can get boring quickly. So when my Hungry Harvest … [Read more...]
Balsamic Honey Roasted Carrots
I'm not sure what took me so long, but I've just started using Hungry Harvest. Hungry Harvest rescues produce that would normally go to waste, packages them up in different box options, and delivers … [Read more...]
Tex Mex Stuffed Peppers
The school year has begun. I don't have kids, but I am married to a teacher, so this time of year gets pretty hectic. Which means it's about time I started stocking my fridge and freezer on weekends … [Read more...]
Moroccan Black Lentils with Kale and Onions
As much as I wish that I could meal plan and cook every night of the week, I have times where my job is too busy and I just don't have time. During these busy periods, I usually order Blue Apron meals … [Read more...]
Blackberry Orange Margaritas
I'm not going to lie. I'm a bit of a margarita wimp. I prefer my margaritas as fruity as possible. I do have a Grilled Margarita recipe, but my other margarita recipes have pomegranates and blood … [Read more...]
Ful Medames
One of my favorite new-ish shows is PBS’s No Passport Required with Marcus Samuelsson. Each episode explores the immigrant communities and food within different U.S. cities. There have only been 6 … [Read more...]
Mango Rum Kefir Lassi
I think I'm pretty sure I'm late to the Kefir game here, but at least I've finally arrived! Kefir is a culture milk drink that is high in nutrients and probiotics which helps aid in digestion. A 6 … [Read more...]
Grilled Caprese Polenta Rounds
Have you ever purchased an ingredient at the supermarket that you have no clue how you're going to end up using it? Months ago, I purchased a tube of prepared polenta and honestly just forgot I even … [Read more...]
Homemade Maraschino Cherries
Note: I was sent Northwest Cherries in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone. July is peak cherry season, which means I have A TON of cherries in my fridge! I was sent quite a few … [Read more...]
Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn)
One of my favorite summer foods is corn. A nice grilled corn on the cob just makes my day! But I had never tried Elote before, so I figured it was time to do so! Elote, or corn on the … [Read more...]
Blueberry Chia Seed Jam
This Blueberry Chia Seed Jam is an awesome "beginners" jam recipe, because it doesn't use any pectin; the chia seeds add as the thickener. In fact, you just might have all of the ingredients … [Read more...]
