Updated March 26, 2019 We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas! We enjoyed celebrating with our boys and my family. We are still laying low and enjoying the holidays. I am trying not to work too much, but I have been whipping up a few tasty recipes for us to enjoy. When good food is involved, it does’t feel like work:) I finally took a break from cookies and made a savory recipe!...

Updated March 26, 2019 My day usually goes like this: exercise, get ready for work, eat breakfast at my desk, work 10 hours, make dinner with the hubs, and depending on the night I either-blog, clean, watch TV, read, or attend a social function. Pretty basic. Sometimes I am flexible with my schedule, but I prefer to have notice. I like to stick to the plan:) One thing I never change is my breakfast....

With its rich blend of spices, fragrant basmati rice, and tender vegetables, it’s no surprise that this dish has gained popularity worldwide. Traditionally, Biryani is a non-vegetarian dish made with meat. I agree to be sent email. However, with the growing trend towards plant-based diets, the demand for vegan options has increased. On that note, I am sharing the one and only recipe you will need for Vegan Dum Biryani, and I show how you can make this mouth-watering dish at home....

Published on August 14, 2024 Blackberry Peach Arugula Salad- arugula is topped with tart blackberries, juicy peaches, nutty farro, creamy avocado, crisp cucumbers, crunchy pecans, red onion, salty feta cheese, and fresh herbs. Drizzle with a simple honey lime dressing! A beautiful and delicious summer salad! Arugula is topped with tart blackberries, juicy peaches, nutty farro, creamy avocado, crisp cucumbers, crunchy pecans, red onion, salty feta cheese, and fresh herbs....

Published on June 27, 2022 BLT Pasta Salad- Bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado tossed with pasta and a creamy herb dressing. All of the classic BLT flavors in one bowl! This pasta salad recipe is a summertime favorite! Well, if you are a BLT fan, you are in luck because we have another winning BLT recipe for you. This BLT Pasta Salad is summer perfection. It is the perfect recipe to take to any barbecue, picnic, pool party, or potluck....

Published on January 26, 2022 Breakfast Cookies- you only need one bowl to make these healthy breakfast cookies. They are gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and made without butter or oil, but SO delicious. The perfect grab and go breakfast or anytime snack. These cookies are totally acceptable to eat for breakfast because they are made with healthy, wholesome ingredients. I mean, I would eat any of my cookies for breakfast, but these cookies really are the breakfast of champions....

Updated January 04, 2020 Cookies, cookies, cookies. They are everywhere. We have cookie dough in our fridge, cookies on the counter, cookies in the oven, and cookies in our freezer. I also have more than my fair share of cookies in my belly:) Tis the season for cookies! Oh, how I love this time of year. I love making my favorite holiday cookies, but I also enjoy trying new cookie recipes every year....

We are a family of curry lovers and whenever I make curry, I am assured that there will be nothing but clean plates by the end of dinner. And that’s exactly what happened with this cauliflower korma curry. I have shared my recipes for both Chicken korma and Lamb korma before and I have to say, this vegetarian, gluten free cauliflower version might just be my favorite. Served with fluffy steamed rice and naan bread for scooping with a scattering of toasted cashews, this becomes a feast and is the perfect meal for feeding a crowd....

A delicious meal balanced with warm spices and subtle flavor is less than 30 minutes away with this great chana palak recipe! Chana palak (chana saag) is made with chickpeas, spinach, onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and spices. I agree to be sent email. It’s an easy-to-make meal cooked in one pot for a convenient weeknight dinner. I make this a go-to option when I look for quick meal prep ideas....

I must admit that I adore pickles. Pickling vegetables of any kind is a great way to preserve your produce, so you can quickly add some veggies to your meal throughout the week. Plus, when you make your own pickles, you not only save money but also avoid preservatives. You might be used to the dill, sour, or half-sour American pickles. I really enjoy all of them, though there’s something to be said about Chinese pickled cucumbers....

Chinese Sauteed Cabbage: My Go-To Veggie Dish Home cooking in China relies a lot on quick, healthy dishes that use fresh veggies, and this one is a perfect example. It uses fresh cabbage, garlic chili peppers, oil, and a sauce of five ingredients to create a dish that is surprisingly delicious. When I was growing up my mom would make a couple of dishes like this one every day. Speed and simplicity are really important to keep the routine from becoming exhausting....

Published on July 15, 2022 Chipotle Chickpea Corn Salad- simple salad made with chickpeas, sweet corn, avocado, cilantro, cotija cheese, and a creamy, smoky chipotle dressing. Serve as a side salad or enjoy with tortilla chips! This salad is a summertime favorite! I especially love chickpea salads. You can’t go wrong with my chickpea avocado feta salad, easy chickpea salad, fall chickpea salad, and cauliflower chickpea salad. I have to say that this Chipotle Chickpea Corn Salad is at the top of my list right now....

Updated April 28, 2011 I don’t usually crave salty snacks, but I do love pretzels. Twists, rods, sticks, chocolate or yogurt dipped, I love them. We’ve made homemade soft pretzels and those are super scrumptious too. Pretzels are just a fun snack, in any shape or form! I recently saw a cookie bar recipe from Food and Wine that included pretzel pieces. I knew I had to try these. Pretzels mixed into a sweet treat, what a divine idea!...

Updated March 05, 2020 Chocolate Espresso Granola If you’ve been around here for a little while you KNOW how much I love a batch of homemade granola. I am always trying to think of new flavors to mix together to make a yummy pan! This most recent recipe I tested makes a delicious, decadent granola that exceeded all my expectations. It’s a Chocolate Espresso Granola that’s perfect for a burst of morning energy or as a treat at the end of the day!...

Updated April 28, 2011 If you are a chocolate lover, these are the cookies for you. They are super rich! They remind me of brownies, but in cookie form. The toffee melts in with the chocolate and adds extra goodness to these cookies. Make sure you have a cold glass of milk nearby; you will want a few swigs after downing a couple of these chocolaty gems. The house may have been a sauna, but oh well....

Published on December 23, 2011 It is finally starting to feel like the holidays around here. We got some snow yesterday, presents are wrapped, and of course our kitchen is filled with Christmas cookies:) My family will be arriving soon and I can’t wait to relax and enjoy the holiday. We always watch movies and spend lots of time in the kitchen. Today we are sharing our favorite Christmas recipes....

Published on March 31, 2023 Coconut Macaroons-chewy on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside, this macaroon recipe is perfection! The cookies are bursting with coconut flavor and SO good dipped in chocolate. Bonus, they are gluten-free too! The macaroons are soft and chewy on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside, just like a macaroon should be! They are good on their own, but I recommend adding a chocolate to the mix!...

Updated March 26, 2019 It’s been a busy summer and I have been neglecting our local farmers market. Sad, I know. I used to go every Saturday, but this summer has been difficult with the boys. We are usually busy with other things on the weekends and getting the boys ready and loaded in the van is an event. Plus, it is hard to push the double stroller through the crowds....

Published on December 04, 2023 Cookies and Cream Cookies- soft and chewy cookies made with cream cheese, chopped up Oreos, and white chocolate chips. Double the cookies, double the deliciousness! I also LOVE these Cookies and Cream Cookies. They are one of my VERY favorite cookie recipes…and everyone who tries them loves them too! The cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with chopped up Oreos and white chocolate chips. There is a secret ingredient too…cream cheese!...

Published on August 02, 2023 Corn and Zucchini Enchiladas with black beans, green chiles, spices, salsa verde, and cheese are the perfect weeknight dinner! You are going to love these hearty vegetarian enchiladas! Enchiladas are always a hit at our dinner table. We love vegetarian, chicken, beef, bean, and more! I love making this enchilada recipe during the summertime when we have an abundance of zucchini and corn…but you could make them anytime of the year....