Say goodbye to dry, bland and overcooked chicken. This recipe is going to be your new go-to when you need to cook chicken for a simple meal. What we love most about this pan-fried chicken breast is that it can be seasoned with any of your favorite spices making it super versatile. That also means you can change the recipe depending on what you’re serving the chicken with. Chicken tacos?...

Updated March 26, 2019 I love being a mom. It is the best job in the world. Sure, it has it’s ups and downs, but the ups make you forget about the downs. Caleb rolled over for the first time this week and we acted like he just won the gold medal. Yes, we are first time parents:) It was so exciting! Our lives are different, but for the better....

Updated November 10, 2017 Celsa designed the most amazing ice cream containers, the only problem? She doesn’t make ice cream! She knew we had the Cuisinart dream machine so she asked for our assistance. She came over last week and we churned up three batches of peppermint ice cream. We added in peppermint candy and cocoa nibs. The ice cream was really good, but the container makes it even better....

What I love so much about this salad is that the chicken takes all of 5 minutes to cook (if your pan is really hot) and the spicy, aromatic peri-peri marinade results in the tastiest grilled chicken ever. If you’ve ever had Nando’s, you’ll know where I’m going with this. The chicken breasts stay super juicy and tender due to the short cooking time and along with a salad packed full of fresh, vibrant vegetables, makes for an unbelievably easy and delicious healthy lunch or dinner....

Updated January 04, 2020 Happy December! I can’t believe it is the final month of the year. Crazy! The Christmas countdown is on and I am starting to stress. I still have lots to do before the big day! I need to sit down and get organized. I may not know what I am getting Josh for Christmas and our decorations aren’t up, but I do know what we will be serving for Christmas dinner dessert....

Oh hi there glorious creamy chicken pasta. You guys. This pasta recipe is so crazy-good, I can’t wait for you to try it. The idea for this rosemary cream chicken pasta recipe was born one night when I had very little to work with for dinner (there seems to be a running theme when it comes to my recipes). I wanted something super savory and delicious but didn’t have much in the fridge/pantry and even less want to stand in front of the stove for long....

There’s just something about crisp, golden crackling that makes people swoon. Very few people can resist it and although there are a few tips and tricks to getting delicious, crunchy cracking, it’s so simple to make. What is pork belly? Pork belly is a fatty cut of meat, literally from the belly of a pig. It is use in many different cuisines around the world. It’s most often used to prepare streaky or American-style bacon and is fantastic roasted whole....

San Xian dumplings are made with ground pork, fresh shrimp, dried shiitake mushroom and fresh green onion. Its seasoning is classic. The simple combination of soy sauce, Chinese Shaoxing wine and sesame oil brings out the great flavor of the ingredients and creates a satisfyingly savory sensation. If you’ve ever dined at an authentic Chinese restaurant or traveled in China, you might have heard the word “San Xian” (三鲜). San Xian literally means “three delicious flavors”....

Updated August 13, 2019 I got home on Sunday from an eleven day trip. I’ve never been away from Josh or my boys that long. It was hard, SO hard. Before I left, I stocked the fridge with fruits, veggies, and made homemade granola and energy bites. I wanted the boys to have some healthy options on hand because Josh tends to spoil them while I am away:) When I got home, I asked Josh if the boys ate any vegetables while I was gone and he said yes, whew!...

Updated March 26, 2019 Slow Cooker Chile Verde One of Josh’s favorite meals is chile verde, but he usually only makes it a couple of times a year because it takes awhile. He was in the mood for chile verde, but didn’t want to do the work, so he dusted off our slow cooker to make Slow Cooker Chicken Chile Verde. Josh prepared everything in the morning so he could eat chile verde for dinner....

The sticky rice cake with red bean paste is one of my favorite desserts in local Chinese restaurants. Actually, it is not a very standard Chinese dessert and not many restaurants serve it. But since both red bean paste and sticky rice are commonly used in Chinese desserts and pastries, to combine them into one treat makes perfect sense. I tried my best to recreate this delicious pastry, but I chose to grill the cake in a skillet instead of deep frying....

The sweet corn kernels, pine nuts, cucumber, and carrot are lightly seasoned with green onion, salt, and sugar. Every ingredient comes together to create a hearty meal that is nutty and sweet. Stir fried corn with pine nuts (松仁玉米) is a famous northern Chinese dish I often ate growing up. It’s one of those popular dishes that are quite unknown outside of China. The dish may look plain, but it is loaded with goodies....

Updated March 26, 2019 It is heating up and that means our food choices are cooling down. I want to eat watermelon for every single meal. I know the baby needs more than just watermelon all day long, so I whipped up the next best thing, guacamole! This time I put a twist on the classic guacamole and made Strawberry Goat Cheese Guacamole. Oh my, it is so good! I couldn’t stop dipping!...

Updated January 18, 2021 This strawberry limeade is a little sweet and a little sour with fresh strawberry puree in the mix. It is the perfect summer drink for adults and kids. Everyone will want to cool down with a special strawberry limeade drink. Josh was working hard on our kitchen remodel and I sensed he needed a break, so I brought him a tall glass of strawberry limeade. We enjoyed our drinks on the front porch....

Updated March 05, 2020 Spring is officially here and we are soaking up as much sunshine as possible. The boys love playing at the park and going on walks every night after dinner. I am also loving the spring produce. I found a beautiful basket of strawberries at the market and used them to make a Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese, and Candied Pistachios. Yeah, it is a mouthful of a salad, but a very good mouthful....

Updated June 15, 2020 Refreshing Summer Salad I love using fresh summer produce to make simple salads and this Strawberry Watermelon Cucumber Salad is one of my very favorites. It has all of my favorite ingredients in ONE bowl. This quick and easy salad is SO refreshing and the perfect salad for a hot summer day. It only takes a few minutes to make and is the perfect salad for BBQ’s, picnics, pool parties, or an easy meal at home!...

Ya know when people get all primal on you and say legumes are lame? Well I think that’s a crock. A crock of crap. This casserole is also a crock, but a different kind. A crock of DELISH. A crock of TRUTH. Is that an oxymoron? Do all caps mean I’m yelling? I’m not really sure. I’ve made my Super Easy Chickpea, Broccoli and Brown Rice Crockpot Casserole one too many times....

Now that I’ve nailed the dreamiest veggie burger texture, I want to make three million and five versions. This recipe is inspired by my Pumpkin Walnut Burgers, which give new meaning to veggie burgers. No mush allowed! Although it’s been a minute since I posted a veggie burger recipe, we’re no strangers to burgers. These Easy Vegan Black Bean Burgers are a staple for something quick and I do adore these Salmon Burgers to death....

Updated January 04, 2020 Thanksgiving is next week! How did that happen? Are you ready? Do you have your menu finalized? We aren’t hosting this year, but we will be making my favorite brussels sprouts, the best cranberry sauce, pumpkin cake, and Sweet Potato Rolls. Homemade rolls are a MUST on Thanksgiving and these easy sweet potato dinner rolls are our favorite! You need to make them this year!...

Most of us need something to keep us grounded during difficult times. Even if you have all the time in the world, there’s nothing like instant gratification when it comes to food. Pull out your Instant Pot and get ready to make these super-simple Asian recipes. The ingredients are easy to find, and best of all, most of them are freezer-friendly meaning you can do all your meal prep now and enjoy them tonight, tomorrow, or even weeks from now when things get better!...