Even though I posted last week, I consider this my official comeback into the blogging world. I’ve really missed it so much and what better way to make said comeback than with Churros. Yet again, my love for fried dough has won me over, and it’s won me over big time. I’ve always had a soft spot for a good doughnut but Churros are in a league of their own....

Ingredients Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chicken breasts. Boneless, skinless. Mushrooms. I used portabellini/chestnut mushrooms but you can use any mushrooms you have or prefer. Garlic. Thyme. Cream. Parmesan cheese. Pecorino or Grana Padano can be substituted. Chilli flakes / red pepper flakes. Lemon juice. Salt and pepper. Olive oil. How to make creamy Parmesan chicken What to serve with Parmesan chicken Easy chicken breast recipes

Ingredients needed Salmon. I used salmon fillets but you can use canned salmon too, if preferred. This same recipe would also be delicious with tuna, mackerel or any other canned fish. Extra-virgin olive oil. Butter. Onion. Fresh garlic cloves. Cream. Heavy cream/whipping cream. Fresh dill. Fresh parsley, tarragon or chives will also be delicious and add loads of flavor. Fresh lemon juice. Salt and black pepper. Pasta. I used linguine but spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne will all work for this pasta dish....

I love love love making soup because it feeds you all week and keeps developing more flavor as it sits in the fridge. I ate about 100 snickerdoodles plus a bunch of other delish cookies at our cookie exchange last week, so I knew that my creamy potato soup wasn’t gonna fly, either. It needed to be a veggie and broth kind of soup, but still creamy from…oh I don’t know…....

Apples and peanut butter and I go waaaaaay back. I credit my mama for igniting this life long love affair. And today, we’re turning this heaven-sent combo into apple baked oatmeal cups! Slather ’em in salty peanut butter and call it a GOOD day. This is serious, you guys. You know there have been a whole slew lot of healthy oatmeal breakfast recipes on the blog, from the mega popular Banana Zucchini Oatmeal Cups and Overnight Steel Cut Oatmeal to my Healthy Oatmeal Apple Waffles....

Ingredients Broccoli florets. Cauliflower florets. Bacon. (optional) Other topping ideas: chopped red onion, sunflower seeds (for extra crunch), nuts like pecans or walnuts. For the dressing: My healthy caesar dressing works so well with cauliflower broccoli salad but you can use any creamy dressing of your choice. You’ll need Greek yoghurt, Fresh garlic clove, anchovies, extra-virgin olive oil, Parmesan cheese, fresh lemon juice, salt and black pepper. How to make broccoli cauliflower salad I prefer roasting the vegetables until tender but firm, but you can leave them raw for this salad if preferred....

Ingredients Needed Shrimp salad couldn’t be simpler to make. Poached, chopped shrimp is combined with mayonnaise and a dollop of greek yogurt to lighten it up then flavored with finely diced shallot, fresh dill and chives. Feel free to play around with the herbs you add or add other ingredients like diced celery for crunch, dijon mustard or white wine vinegar for extra flavor. Shrimp/prawns. Greek yogurt. Mayonnaise. Shallot. Red onion/green onion/spring onion can be substituted....

This cake is an homage to the cakes my mom bought from home industries when I was a little girl. Home industries (or Tuisnywerheid in Afrikaans) are small shops that sell cakes, cookies, pies and tarts made by local cooks and bakers. These businesses allow family’s an extra source of income and are quite popular where I grew up. The cakes specifically are always amazing. Light, fluffy and impossibly moist with simple buttercream frosting and more often than not, a thick layer of dulce de leche (or as it is also called, Caramel Treat)....

Updated September 10, 2024 This easy Egg, Avocado, and Pesto Bagel Sandwich with Havarti cheese and arugula makes a great breakfast or lunch! How do you get out of a week day slump? You make an Egg, Avocado, and Pesto Bagel Sandwich for breakfast. Trust me, after one bite you will be ready to conquer the day. I made this amazing bagel sandwich for breakfast last week and I am still in a good mood....

Updated January 04, 2020 I like milk, but I am really not a milk drinker. I use milk in my cereal, oatmeal, and of course for dunking cookies. Same with eggnog. I like eggnog, but not drinking it straight up. I like the flavor, but it is a little thick for me and I guess I am really not a drinker of anything. I really only drink water and sparkling water....

Take a bite of Filipino cuisine with tortang talong, a tasty dish of smoky tender eggplant and savory browned eggs for a fragrant and satisfying delight! Tortang Talong: A Filipino Classic Have you explored Filipino cuisine before? One of my favorite dishes is called tortang talong. It’s an eggplant omelet that is made with whole eggplant that has been grilled to impart a smoky flavor. It gets pan-fried in an egg mixture for an incredible taste....

Tis the season. And the last thing you want to make with them is more cranberry sauce. Woof. These little gems were most definitely inspired by finals week, meaning I wanted to procrastibake instead of study for my nutrigenomics final. They’re sweetened with organic coconut palm sugar, which is an oh-so-trendy alternative to the good old white stuff because it causes a bit less of a blood sugar spike and retains a few key nutrients from the coconut palm plant....

Is there anything better than a kitchen just oozing with the aroma of freshly baked muffins? The kind that’s packed with warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg? I’m tickled just thinking about it! We’re mastering zucchini recipes with my epic blueberry zucchini muffins or chocolate zucchini muffins, but sometimes you want the classic. Don’t think we’re not bejeweling these with oodles of chocolate chips, though. I’d never not! Ingredients As a dietitian, I love that these are made with healthier ingredients like whole grain flour, high-protein Greek yogurt, and unrefined sugar!...

If you love fried chicken but don’t like deep frying food at home, you’re not alone. Over the years I’ve avoided deep frying my food whenever possible. However, there are times that you just want properly fried chicken. No shortcuts! Let’s face the truth, fried chicken has a unique texture that cannot be 100% replicated by baking. The crunchy crackling sound it makes when your teeth sink into the heavenly crispy crust; the feel of the succulent, tender meat; the urge of picking up all the crumbs on the table with your fingers… it is the full package of joy that deep fried chicken offers!...

Yes, this pasta is really as good as it sounds. And let’s be honest, it’s pretty hard to mess up pasta but this is one of those fail-safe, idiot-proof recipes that I’m pretty sure even the most useless of useless cooks will be able to master. Having said that, I know there are some of you who are sighing and rolling your eyes at me because sometimes your pasta just doesn’t work out the way you want it to....

Sometimes, all I need is a bowl of comforting pasta. I don’t even care what sauce/flavorings I have on it. I just want perfectly cooked pasta. Even something as simple as garlic-butter would be perfect. But alas, my family expect more of me than just garlic-butter spaghetti. So I have to compromise and give them something slightly more substantial but I still need it to be easy-peasy and no-fuss. We try to eat vegetarian meals a few times a week and a simple pasta like this garlic mushroom linguine is a great way to make it easier to eat less meat....

Published on March 30, 2022 Roasted asparagus salad with grated hard-boiled eggs, avocado, pistachios, and a simple lemon dressing. This simple spring salad goes great with any meal and is a must for Easter! This Grated Egg Avocado Asparagus Salad is my new favorite spring salad. It starts with roasted asparagus, which is the ultimate spring vegetable. The roasted asparagus spears get topped with grated hard-boiled eggs, avocado, Parmesan cheese, pistachios, and a simple lemon dressing....

Whether cooked on an outdoor grill or on a grill pan on the stove, steak is always a good idea. Not only does it take minutes to cook, steak is also a great carrier for other flavors. I love serving grilled steak with its charred edges with sweet, juicy blistered tomato (cooked on the grill with the steak), aged Parmesan cheese and peppery arugula (rocket) . It’s a delicious, easy and low carb recipe the whole family will love....

Updated October 06, 2020 Caleb loves dried cranberries. He calls them treats. Every day he walks up to our pantry door and yells, “Mommy, treat!” Before I give him a few dried cranberries, he has to give me a big kiss. It’s the secret password:) I don’t mind spoiling him with dried fruit, especially since I am getting kisses! I hope he will continue this little game until he is 18:) The other day I got out the dried cranberries for Caleb and decided to make my favorite treat, cookies!...

If your tastebuds have had the pleasure of devouring my carrot cake baked oatmeal, you know I live for carrot cake flavored anything. I also live for approachable recipes that are fuss-free and don’t require any crazy chops in the kitchen. This one bowl beauty truly makes healthier carrot cake foolproof! And because it’s made with almond flour like my healthy zucchini cake, it’s gluten free, naturally sweet and doesn’t require a bunch of added sugar....