Updated March 26, 2019 Birthday Funfetti Tomorrow is Caleb’s fifth birthday! How did that happen? I can’t believe we are going to have a five year old. I am trying not to think about it. In my eyes, he is still my little baby. He was so little! I love his baby pictures and remember that day like it was yesterday. We are celebrating today with Funfetti Cake. I let Caleb pick his birthday treat and he insisted on having a white cake with lots and lots of sprinkles....

Updated October 13, 2019 Homemade Kettle Corn I love watching movies, but I don’t like going to the theater. It’s always cold, the chairs are uncomfortable, and it’s expensive. I would rather watch a movie at home where I can sprawl out on the couch with my cozy blanket and eat a big bowl of homemade Kettle Corn. You can’t watch a movie without popcorn and Josh makes the BEST Kettle Corn....

Thai sweet chili sauce probably owns a space in every Asian food lover’s pantry. Not only is it a great dipping sauce for egg rolls, fried calamari, and crispy tofu nuggets, but you can also use it as an ingredient to cook delicious stir fries as well. Homemade sweet chili sauce tastes even better than bottled sauce because the herbs are fresher and you can add a little boost like dry sherry to enhance the flavor....

Published on September 28, 2022 Canned soup doesn’t hold a candle to this easy Homemade Vegetable Soup! This hearty recipe is comforting, good for you, and full of wholesome flavor. Enjoy a bowl for lunch or dinner. And be prepared for leftovers! I’ll be honest, when I told the boys we’re having vegetable soup for dinner, there were some complaints (healthy veggies! Ick!). After their first bite, however, the kiddos ended up eating like champs....

Since I wrote about how to make dumpling dough for boiled dumplings (the most common type in northern Chinese cuisine), I’ve received a lot of requests for steamed dumplings dough recipe. In my last homemade dumpling post, I mentioned that dumpling making requires teamwork as it’s quite tough to work alone. However, the task seems less daunting even when you’re a one-person team in the case of steamed dumplings....

Love Instant Pot Recipes? Try our Instant Pot Braised Chicken! Ingredients This easy Instant Pot shredded chicken recipe is one of my go-to’s. Not only is it always a family favorite (my kids could eat this all day, every day) but it’s also fantastic to meal prep ahead. I often make a big batch and freeze it in portions for quick meals. It’s great when you’re entertaining because you can make the chicken a few hours ahead and keep it in the pressure cooker on the warming setting until you’re ready to serve....

Made with fresh kale and creamy cashews, this vegan pesto is packed with nutrition and flavor that will leave you feeling satisfied and happy. Whether you’re a fan of kale or not, this pesto recipe will change the way you see this leafy green vegetable. I agree to be sent email. And for those familiar with Trader Joe’s style pesto, this homemade version is just as good - if not better....

So is it totally bizarre that I never really make baked oatmeal in a pan but am currently head over heels obsessed with these little cuppies?! They’re essentially baked oatmeal in perfect, portioned, portable form. It’s not like it’s that hard to use a spatula and cut a square from a pan, but there’s something truly magical about the good old muffin tin. When my blogging boos and I decided to make citrus the theme for January’s round-up, I immediately turned to lemon....

Updated June 28, 2019 Oodles of Zoodles I am finally home after traveling for three weeks in a row. It feels so good to be home with my boys and back in my routine. I love exploring new cities and trying all of the fun food places when I travel, but three weeks in a row was a little much, just ask my jeans:) So this week, I am resetting and eating all of my favorite healthy foods....

You know those recipes you just become obsessed with and can’t get enough of? That’s how I’ve become with this Mexican street corn dip. We have had it weekly for the last 2 months (and most of the time more often than that) because it is honestly just so good! It’s all the deliciousness of Mexican Street corn (or Elotes) but in a handy-dandy dip form. It’s the kind of recipe I make in bulk and just keep in the fridge to snack on (read: eat out of the bowl with a spoon) and is the best casual appetizer when you’re having people over....

What is Spanakopita? Spanakopita is a traditional Greek recipe. It’s a savory pie made with phyllo dough/pastry and an aromatic spinach filling flavored with garlic, herbs and feta cheese. Traditionally Spanakopita is baked in a large dish in pie form but can also be made into triangles for a mini version. Ingredients Full recipe + amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Phyllo dough / Phyllo pastry. Spinach....

Dumplings are one of the most important foods in northern Chinese cuisine. Unlike potstickers served in Japan and in the US, dumplings are a staple for us and we enjoy them as a meal instead of appetizer. The other difference is we always cook with freshly made dumpling dough instead of frozen dumpling wrappers. Even when you buy dumpling wrappers at a vegetable market you will certainly find small packs of freshly machine-made dumpling wrappers that come in small plastic bags....

I have a problem. I am on time next to never. No matter how much earlier I wake up or if I set my clothes out the night before like a third grader or if I have my lunchbox all ready to go…it doesn’t make a difference. Hi, my name’s Hummus, and I’m chronically unpunctual. Lately I’ve been waking up around 6am, enjoying a cup or three of joe, and knocking out some blog work nice and early in the day....

Updated April 28, 2011 Edamame Guacamole White Bean and Artichoke Dip Rosemary Roasted Almonds Rolo Pretzels with Pretzel M&M’s Oreo Brownies with White Chocolate Rolo Cookies We hope you will add a few of our recipes to your party menu. These recipes are great for a large party or for a quiet night at home. Enjoy and have a safe and Happy New Year! We are looking forward to 2011 and all of the adventures that are to come....

Ok, disclaimer: I suppose this is more of a sherbet (pretty much sorbet made with milk) than an ice cream but my kids called this ice cream so I’m going with it. And besides, it doesn’t matter what you call it because this “nice-cream” is so damn delicious, you won’t care what it’s called once you taste it. And, not only is it delicious but it’s ridiculously easy and so, SO healthy....

My mom was an oyster lover of note. Whenever they were on the menu at a restaurant, she would give my dad the puppy-eyes and ask how many she could have. He always caved and told her to have as many as she wanted and she always ordered at least 12. For herself. I first tasted an oyster when I was around 8 and I found them incredibly strange. I liked that they tasted of the sea but the texture freaked me out....

Palak Tofu is a rich gravy that pairs perfectly with phulka roti and naan. With less than 30 minutes to prepare, I think this is one of the easiest and best tasting side dish options for roti and naan. It is perfect for a busy weekday dinner menu. About this recipe Palak Paneer is one of the most liked dishes in India. However, as the name suggests, it is not a vegan dish....

Updated March 26, 2019 Are you looking for a super simple treat to share with friends and family this holiday season? I have the perfect recipe for you! This Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Bark is SO easy to make and you can’t go wrong with the chocolate and peanut butter combo, it is a match made in heaven! This recipe comes from Sally’s new book, Sally’s Candy Addiction. Sally’s book is filled with treats that are sure to cure your sweet cravings....

Updated March 26, 2019 Peanut butter, banana, and honey…it is a classic combo. It all started with a sandwich, a sandwich I have been in love with since I was a kiddo. I have taken that classic combo and created muffins, cookies, and now granola. This Peanut Butter, Banana, and Honey Granola is a new favorite! I love making a big pan of this granola because it is great to have in the house....

Updated May 30, 2020 I was in the mood to bake this week, big surprise, right? Well, I will be honest, I was really in the mood to eat cookies, sure the baking part is fun, but the eating part is the BEST part. You can’t beat a batch of freshly baked cookies. I was craving cookies like mad so I baked a batch of my favorite Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies....