Updated March 26, 2019 Cha-cha-cha-CHIA! No, we are not talking about chia pets today, although that could be fun. Did you ever have a chia pet or chia head? I wanted to call in to the infomercial and order one when I was younger, but my dad would never let me. I missed out on all the fun! I am not missing out on chia seeds though. They are all the rage and I am hooked!...

This Brie and bacon omelette has become one of my fav breakfast recipes. Well, to be honest, it’s an all-day-every-day kind of recipe for me. It takes so little time to prep and after a few minutes you get to eat a melty-cheesy-delicious omelette. Yes please! How do you make an omelette? Whip eggs until well mixed but not too airy. Pre-heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat and add a knob of butter....

Updated March 26, 2019 I made a batch of Brown Butter Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies to take on our flight to Hawaii. It was a six hour flight and I knew cookies would come in handy. You know, to keep the boys happy. Ok, I really made them because I knew I would need cookies to get me through a six hour flight. Traveling is not easy with two kiddos, especially on a long flight....

Ingredients and Substitutions Extra-virgin Olive oil. Pancetta. Guanciale is traditionally used but pancetta or bacon are good alternatives. Onion. Fresh garlic cloves. Chilli flakes / red pepper flakes. Chopped tomatoes. San Marzano tomatoes are the very best canned tomatoes you can use for this recipe but use any good quality Italian tomatoes as substitute. Salt and black pepper. Bucatini. Any pasta shape will work, I prefer longer shapes for example spaghetti or linguine but short pasta like penne will be delicious too....

Today’s recipe is a new way of preparing a dessert with the Instant Pot. The procedure is similar to that of Indian recipe for “halwa”, so I named it Butternut Squash Halwa. As a good source of fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium, Butternut squash is a fine option to prepare a nutritious recipe. Although it is a fruit technically, butternut squash is used as a vegetable that can be roasted, sautéed, toasted, puréed for soups such as squash soup, or mashed to be used in casseroles, bread, muffins, and pies....

Updated March 26, 2019 In January, I shared a recipe for Cauliflower Bolognese and you guys ATE it up. Literally. So many of you have emailed me about how amazing the recipe is. I have also enjoyed seeing your pictures on Instagram. I am so happy you and your families are loving the Cauliflower Bolognese as much as I do. I decided to try the cauliflower lentil combo again because it worked out so well in the bolognese sauce....

Who needs a cherry pitter when you can de-pit a cup’s worth of cherries using your very own denticles?! Before man made cherry pitters, man made mouths capable of de-pitting even the peskiest of cherries. Picture me trying to make this recipe. Naturally, fresh cherries were on sale at Whole Foods Market Upper Arlington so I decided to use those instead of the super convenient frozen pitted ones because let’s face it, cherries are freaking pricey....

Updated August 02, 2023 Yes, I am posting another lime recipe. My Baking Addiction made me do it. When I saw her post that started out with, “Are you a lime lover?” I knew I was in trouble. Especially because it was a cookie recipe. I tried to ignore the post, but it kept popping up in my mind at the most random times. These cookies were begging to be baked....

I have always been a fan of chicken thighs, in fact, they’re probably my favorite cut. Not only are they affordable, they’re also the most delicious part of the bird. The flesh is succulent and flavorful and they are incredibly versatile. Skinless, bone-in thighs are great for curries and stews as they impart a ton of flavor into the sauce and can withstand a longer cook-time without drying out, like chicken breasts would....

A super simple one-pot chicken udon soup that guarantees maximum satisfaction with beautifully seared chicken, rich soup, thick noodles, and tender veggies. After moving from Austin to New York this March, I came across some difficult situations in my kitchen. First of all, our apartment didn’t have gas for six months due to a fire that happened on the ground floor. Since both our stove and oven are powered by gas, we basically had to cook with electric devices and a portable stove....

Updated March 05, 2020 Chickpea Noodle Soup This Chickpea Noodle Soup is one of my favorite cold-weather recipes. It has lemon, ginger, and turmeric, so it feels very healing and comforting. It’s a lighter vegetarian soup, but still such a comfort food. This is the soup our family makes whenever someone is sick or if we feel a sickness coming on. It is nourishing and always hits the spot. I also love making a big pot when it is cold outside....

Pork is a staple in Chinese cuisine. My mom usually makes braised pork and uses pork in stir fries, but my dad makes fried pork chops for me once in a while. It’s very special for me, because my dad rarely cooks and he is really good! These Chinese-style pork chops have the perfect texture and taste. The flavors come from an aromatic blend of ginger, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns....

I absolutely love a good cocktail but during the festive season, they seem to taste that much more delicious, don’t they? I don’t know if it’s the stress from finding perfect gifts or just the fact that it’s the end of the year but I appreciate a good cocktail so much more when December rolls around. And today I have a treat for you because this Christmas-spiced White Russian recipe is an absolute hit....

Ingredients Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chicken wings. Fresh coriander/cilantro. Lime juice and zest. Garlic. Olive oil. Red chilli. Chilli flakes can be substituted. Salt and pepper. How to cook chicken wings in an Air Fryer Can I make Air Fryer chicken wings ahead? The chicken wings can be marinated for up to 24 hours before cooking in the fridge. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months in the marinade....

Updated March 26, 2019 Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and cinnamon toast are two of my favorite childhood foods. Well, I guess I shouldn’t call them childhood foods because I still enjoy them today. They are classics and will never go out of style, especially when you combine the two to make a Cinnamon Toast PB&J sandwich. This is the BEST PB&J I have ever had! I introduced cinnamon toast and PB&J to our boys and they are big fans as well....

Mac and cheese is the kind of recipes mothers across the world fall back on when they need to feed their families because a) it’s easy and cost effective and b) there are very few people who can say no to a good macaroni cheese. My mom used to make an intensely cheesy macaroni and cheese when I was little. She grated an entire block of cheddar into the bechamel sauce before adding cooked pasta and layering with sliced tomatoes and even more cheese....

Updated May 21, 2019 I love traditional panzanella salad, an Italian bread salad with tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. It is one of my favorites. I also love creating new recipes, so instead of making the same old panzanella salad I decided to create a panzanella salad with a twist! I made a Jalapeño Cornbread Panzanella Salad that gives the classic panzanella a run for it’s money. It is tasty!...

Updated January 04, 2020 Most people have strong opinions about brussels sprouts. They either love them or hate them. I am a lover. Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables. I love them roasted, in salads, and in pasta. I am currently loving Cranberry Orange Roasted Brussels Sprouts. They are so good and so easy to prepare, which makes them the perfect recipe for your Thanksgiving menu. If brussels sprouts were already on your Thanksgiving menu, good for you!...

She’s purty and bright and all kinds of delish! Hello, sunshine. I first came up with this dressing to slather on Brussels Sprouts (hello, Curried Brussels Sprouts) when I was running our café, Alchemy. It became famous with our customers real quick. We couldn’t keep that guy on the shelves! The unique flavors of curry powder, almonds, and ginger pop in a way you want to keep coming back to....

Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Pasta. Any short pasta shape will work. Bacon. Butter. Onion. Garlic. Herbs. I like using sage, thyme, rosemary or oregano. Flour. Milk. Any milk can be used. Cream. Heavy/whipping cream. (Optional) Cheese. I used Parmesan and cheddar cheese but any strong cheese will work well. Gruyere, Pecorino, Grana Padano, Havarti, etc. will all be delicious. Mozzarella is delicious for the topping....