Updated March 26, 2019 Confession-I’ve never made a quiche before. Yes, I am posting an Asparagus, Spinach, and Feta Quiche recipe today, but Josh made it all by himself. I told Josh that I was in the mood for a spring quiche and he volunteered to make one, so I let him. He made the pie crust from scratch and used my favorite spring vegetable, asparagus, to create a glorious vegetarian quiche....

Avocado smoothies are having a moment, and it’s easy to see why. These creamy, nutrient-packed drinks are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, a post-workout refuel, or a refreshing snack, an avocado smoothie is the perfect choice. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the benefits of avocado smoothies, share some tasty variations, and give you a simple recipe to try at home....

Updated December 21, 2023 Bacon Potato, and Egg Casserole – this easy breakfast casserole is packed with bacon, potatoes, and cheese! It can be prepared ahead of time and is a real crowd pleaser! The “B” in Breakfast Casserole is for…Bacon! This is the perfect egg casserole for Christmas morning because it is easy to make, feeds a crowd, and everyone loves it! And, it has bacon. Loads of it....

Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chicken thighs. Preferably bone-in, skin-on thighs. Drumsticks will also work. Onion. Garlic Streaky bacon. Corn. Fresh or frozen. Chicken stock. Cream. Sour cream. Chilli flakes. Oregano. Lime juice. Salt and pepper. Basil, for serving. How to make creamed corn with crispy chicken thighs This is not a super traditional version of creamed corn. I wanted to make it as easy as possible so I tested this recipe with fresh and frozen corn....

Updated March 26, 2019 On Saturday we had a tailgating party for the Utah vs. BYU game. We look forward to this rivalry game every year. It is usually at the end of the season, but since both teams are in different conferences this year, it came early. We were ready though! We had some friends over to watch the big game and to enjoy some good eats. Josh was in charge of the grill and made Bacon Wrapped Bratwursts for the meat lovers....

Published on September 24, 2021 Baked Sweet Potato Fries- you are going to love these healthy fries! They are baked instead of fried and are so easy to make! The fries are crispy, salty, sweet and go great with any meal! But my favorite way to eat sweet potatoes, Baked Sweet Potato Fries! You can’t go wrong with French fries, especially sweet potato fries. They are the BEST! I love making them at home because they are easy and a lot healthier....

Want to try something a little different? Beef with bitter melon lends an exotic Asian twist to your dinner table. The beef is tender and juicy while the bitter melon is a bit tangy. Stir fried together with a black bean based sauce, it’s got all kinds of contrasting flavors that make it the perfect main dish. Plus, it’s super-healthy! What is bitter melon Bitter melon (苦瓜) comes from a tropical plant known as Momordica charantia....

It is an easy-to-make, one-pot meal with health benefits that can be prepared in minutes. It’s one of the rice recipes you can prepare with a stovetop pressure cooker or an instant pot pressure cooker. I used an Instant Pot in this recipe, which turned out great! Also known as Beetroot Rice, this dish has a beautiful pink hue, making it visually appealing. If you are tired of preparing the same old “beetroot poriyal” with this vegetable, it’s time that you give this new recipe a shot....

These buffalo chicken sliders with blue cheese sauce are the things food dreams are made of. Using a rotisserie chicken is my go-to for all recipes that require shredded chicken but you can substitute with poached chicken breasts as well. The buffalo sauce is straight forward and easy. I added a bit of sugar to balance the acidity in the sauce but that is completely optional and not traditional. You could also use your favorite store-bought buffalo sauce as substitute....

For a meatier version, try our Cheesy Baked Meatballs made with ground beef. Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Ground turkey / Turkey mince. Panko breadcrumbs. Fresh breadcrumbs can be substituted. Fresh garlic. Egg. Parmesan cheese. Dried herbs: I used oregano, basil and parsley but any dried herbs will be delicious. You can also use a blend like Italian herbs or Herbs de Provence....

Growing up in China, I didn’t get exposed to much authentic Thai food because there were limited options available. My first encounter with pad thai was in Chicago back in 2014. I was visiting Thomas (boyfriend at the time, now husband) during the dead of winter and I was craving some hot soup. So, he ordered some tom kha gai and pad thai for me. I later learned that those were Americanized versions of the dishes, but I really enjoyed them at the time....

Updated March 26, 2019 Our boys like vegetables, but they don’t love them. They don’t jump up and down and beg for vegetables like they do with berries, yogurt, and cookies. Hopefully, someday they will do a front flip when I tell them salad is for dinner:) Right now, we are taking things one bite at a time! Caleb and Maxwell do get excited when we get out our Inspiralizer to make dinner....

For those that order Chinese takeout, if Chinese lemon chicken is one of your go-to items, you simply must try making it at home. This famous takeout dish is glorious, but at restaurants, it tends to be loaded with more sugar and oil than you need. As a result, it’s often not an especially healthy choice. But when you make it at home, you get crispy chunks of chicken breast without deep frying....

An introduction to Chinese Yellow Chives This typical Shaanxi dish is light, nutritious, and full of complementary textures. It’s also the perfect introduction to a new ingredient you may never have seen or even heard of: yellow chives. Its stronger older brother, the green chive, exudes a more pungent and oniony taste. While the yellow or ‘golden’ chives are tenderer, sweeter, mellower, and ever so slightly garlicky. This is because they have been grown away from any kind of light so they do not produce chlorophyll, much like white asparagus....

Updated March 04, 2021 Dark Chocolate Chunk, Pistachio, and Sea Salt Cookies-these sweet and salty cookies are always a good idea! The flavors are incredible! My December “to do” list is very long, but I am ignoring it. I haven’t been in a productive mood. I’ve been hiding my list so I can stay in my pajamas all day, watch holiday movies with Caleb, read my book, and BAKE! I may not have any Christmas shopping done and our halls are not decked, but I do have cookies!...

Published on July 16, 2024 This moist Chocolate Zucchini Cake with chocolate frosting is easy to make and a family favorite dessert! You will never know there is zucchini in this chocolate cake because it is SO good! Whenever I am craving a decadent dessert I love making my Chocolate Zucchini Cake. You might be thinking zucchini doesn’t belong in chocolate cake, but I am here to tell you it definitely does....

WHY IS BRIE SO HEAVENLY GAHHHH. Who else thinks brie is the best thing since sliced bread? I have fond memories of holiday get togethers growing up where croissant wrapped brie with jam and pecans and grapes was the star. Every gooey bite was so perfectly creamy, tangy, sweet, and SATISFYING. I was totally inspired by croissant wrapped brie when I dreamed up these delish and oh so grabbable Cinnamon Apple Pecan Brie Bites....

I had an awkward amount of coconut milk left and I’m not one to let all that deliciousness go to waste. I wanted something sweet and coconnuty and man, these delivered. They taste like coconut cake doughnuts with a warm crispy crust. Complete and utter perfection. This is actually my favorite recipe on the blog to date. Whole wheat, vegan, and nothing short of fabulosity. Pretty please go to Trader Joe’s and get coconut oil....

My mumsy was in town while I was testing this gorg recipe and she deemed it her favorite soup I’ve ever made. If that isn’t the ultimate seal of approval, I don’t know what is! What could be better this time of year than perfectly cooked veggies, tender chicken, and chewy wild rice all cozied up in a creamy base? Nothing, I tell you! Like my Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Soup and the veg sissy Cashew Cream of Mushroom Soup with Wild Rice you all go crazy for, we’re layering oodles of flavor for a filling soup that fits the bill for dinner TONIGHT....

Easy dinner recipe coming in hot! These juicy pork chops cooked in a luscious, easy creamy mushroom sauce is a firm family favorite. Yes, it is super tasty but it can also be made in under 30 minutes which is always a win in my book. This recipe also requires only one pan so washing up is made even easier. I like to use bone-in pork chops as I think they are more flavorful but you can definitely use boneless pork chops if you prefer....