Published on July 15, 2024 This colorful Avocado Corn Salad is made with fresh corn, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, cilantro, and a zesty lime dressing. It only takes 15 minutes to make and is the perfect side dish for any summer meal. You can also serve it as an appetizer or snack with tortilla chips. The creaminess of the avocado, the natural sweetness of the corn, the juicy tomatoes, and the zing from the lime juice… it’s a delightful combination!...

Updated March 26, 2019 Caprese Sandwich with Bacon? Yes, Please. I love making caprese salad during the summertime. The other night, we switched things up and made caprese sandwiches. It was the perfect meal because we didn’t have to turn on the oven or stove and it was a great way to use up our garden tomatoes and basil. Josh went all out and added BACON to his caprese sandwich and it was a hit with our boys....

Updated March 26, 2019 Baked Potato Soup When we were living with our friends, we made baked potatoes to go with our big Sunday dinner. We ended up having too many, so the next day I made this homemade potato soup recipe for everyone to enjoy. If you have leftover baked potatoes, you HAVE to make this soup! It will remind you of a loaded baked potato but in soup form!...

Updated July 05, 2019 It’s back to school time. Are you excited or dreading the new school year? I love this time of year, probably because I am not in school anymore, ha! I love seeing all of the school supplies in stores. It makes me giddy. I love notebooks, pens, pencils, folders, and fun lunch boxes. Oh, and Trapper Keepers, do they still make those? If so, I am getting one....

Published on June 28, 2022 Berry Quinoa Salad- blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, almonds, herbs, and a simple citrus dressing. This healthy fruit salad is a summer favorite! I love making this Berry Quinoa Salad because it is bursting with beautiful berries! It has blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries…all of the BEST summer berries. The berries and quinoa get tossed in a simple citrus honey dressing that is incredible. I also add some fresh herbs and almonds for a little crunch....

Published on June 22, 2021 Easy homemade Blueberry Muffins that are light, tender, packed with juicy blueberries and finished with a sweet streusel topping. This is the BEST Blueberry Muffin Recipe! Blueberry muffins have always been my favorite. When I was little, I used to bake muffins from a box and thought they were amazing, even though the blueberries came out of a little can. I promise, my taste buds and kitchen skills have evolved after years of practice, and I can say with confidence that I now make the BEST Blueberry Muffins....

The best part is that it only takes 25 minutes to make, so it’s perfect for busy families. If you’re looking for an easy dinner recipe that everyone will love, then this Indian-style broccoli curry is the dish for you! I agree to be sent email. About this recipe It’s a vegetable curry that is also naturally vegan and gluten-free! The broccoli is cooked in a fragrant and slightly spicy curry sauce made with cashews, fresh ginger, and garlic....

Today I will share a variation of the south Indian Idli that I shared in March. The feedback on the Idli recipe was enormous, and several readers asked if it is possible to cook this with brown rice and if there is an easy way to prepare these breakfast treats. So here it is…Brown Rice Idli! I agree to be sent email. Just like my older post for Idli, I have shared the Instant Pot version to prepare the batter and steam boil them....

Published on March 27, 2023 Butter Lettuce Salad- this simple salad is made with soft and tender butter lettuce leaves, cucumber, radish slices, creamy avocado, salty Parmesan, and a light lemon vinaigrette. Serve along side any meal! If you haven’t made a salad with butter lettuce, you are in for a real treat. The lettuce is rich, smooth, silky-soft, and basically melts in your mouth. It is the perfect base for this simple salad recipe....

Updated May 25, 2020 Leftover Ham Recipes If you are looking for a recipe to use up your leftover holiday ham, make this Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup. This easy, ham and potato soup is a family favorite and a great way to use up leftover ham. Sometimes we make ham JUST so we can make this soup. It is super comforting and delicious. And if you want to go all out, serve it with biscuits or crusty bread....

If you’ve made my Banana Zucchini Oatmeal Cups or my Overnight Steel Cut Oatmeal, you know that oats and I are REAL TIGHT. When I’m not diggin’ (or don’t have time for) a cozy bowl of steamy oats with almond butter and berries, grabbing an oatmeal cup right out of the fridge is the next best thing. How to Make Baked Oatmeal Today we’re talking grab-and-go goodness as these oatmeal muffins are a busy gal or guy’s best pal....

Updated March 26, 2019 Farmer’s Fresh Cherry Rhubarb Crisp I love weekends in the summertime. My Saturdays usually start with an early morning run and then a trip to Salt Lake City’s Downtown farmer’s market. I like to arrive right at 8:00 to beat the crowds and heat. Last week, I purchased beautiful cherries from a local farmer. After eating handfuls and handfuls of fresh cherries, I made a cherry rhubarb crisp for dessert....

Chicken and broccoli should be on your weekday dinner rotation menu, because it’s so easy to prepare and the result tastes even better than takeout. If you rarely cook Chinese stir fries at home, this is a great dish to start with. It only requires one protein, one vegetable, and one sauce. The cooking doesn’t require a wok and the process is very simple. Start your steamed rice while preparing this dish and your dinner will be ready in 30 minutes....

This dressing is part salsa, part salad dressing, part topping that will make your mouth water and will have you eating it by the spoonful. It is jam-packed with bright and zesty Mediterranean flavors and makes such a great condiment to the juicy chicken breasts. The dressing takes minutes to make and can be kept happily at room temperature for an hour or in the fridge for up to a day....

Updated March 05, 2020 The Best Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe My birthday is tomorrow and Valentine’s Day is next week which means it’s time to celebrate…with chocolate. Cookies are usually my dessert of choice, but this Chocolate Bundt Cake holds a special place in my heart. It’s our go-to homemade chocolate cake recipe. It never disappoints and always cures my chocolate cravings. If you are looking for a fool-proof, guaranteed to make you and everyone who takes a bite swoon, then make this Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake....

Updated March 26, 2019 Chocolate calories don’t count during Valentine’s Day week…or should we go with month:) I’m going with month because I still have Chocolate Turtle Cookies sitting on my counter and a box of chocolates to eat. I probably won’t eat the box of chocolates though. I will take a bite out of every one:) My dad used to bring home a giant box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day every year, for my brother, sister, and I to share....

Don’t you just love Sangria? I remember my mom loving Sangria when I was younger and how I thought it was just the coolest drink. Fruit IN your wine? Revolutionary! Then I grew up and started drinking it myself. But you guys, there exists a thing like bad Sangria and I’m not on board for that. Sangria might sound like any old punch to some people but I take it seriously....

Things have been a little quiet over the last week over here. It’s funny how that sometimes happens. I had so much content planned for this week but I honestly just had no inspiration to write anything. I’ve had the recipes done (like these amazing chicken breasts in a creamy bacon and mushroom sauce) and photographed, the photos edited and waiting to be uploaded but I just had nothing to say....

Creamy mushroom anything is a hit in our house. This pasta bake is no different and whenever I make it, I know there will be clean plates all around. The beauty of this creamy mushroom pasta bake is that it’s the perfect meatless meal especially if you prep it ahead. I often make it the day before and just keep it in the fridge or freeze in freezer-safe foil containers....

Easy chicken recipes Chicken. I would recommend using boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Not only do they cook up much juicier, they are so much tastier. Chicken breasts can be substituted but the cooking time will have to be adjusted as they tend to dry out quickly. Onion. Fresh garlic cloves. Red wine vinegar. Paprika. I used smoked paprika but sweet paprika also works. Dried oregano. Dried thyme. Chilli flakes / red pepper flakes....