I have so many emotions about these, just like my strawberry oatmeal bars and raspberry oatmeal bars! But first. Can we agree that you really can only have so many muffins? I think I’ve made them every week for the past forty million weeks. I love ’em to death but I can’t lie; I was in need of a change. A sprucing up of my snack routine, if you will....
I feel like this nostalgic gem is a love it or hate it situation. Not much gray happening there. Like you either totally loathe it or you’re absolutely smitten. I’m clearly of the latter camp. But only if we’re talkin’ tuna casserole without soup. Like, hard pass on the soup versions. If you’ve laid mouth on my famous Healthy Green Bean Casserole (also sans dairy and condensed soup), you already get me....
This guide will be updated regularly as we explore more of what this town has to offer and find new gems to share with you. Where to stay in Hermanus We love using rentals (mostly through sites like AirBNB) but there are beautiful hotels in Hermanuse to stay at. Where to eat in Hermanus Hermanus has a plethora of dining options, most quite casual. It’s also centrally located to visit a myriad of wine farms in the Hemel & Aarde Valley and Botrivier....
Updated March 26, 2019 Labor Day is over which means it’s time to get back to school and back to the grind. I tried to ignore it for as long as I could, but I can’t pretend anymore! School is in full swing and that means it’s time to wake up early, pack school lunches, do homework, and go to bed early. Caleb isn’t old enough to go to school yet, but I still feel the need to get back to our regular schedule....
This fusion creates a delicious and hearty meal with steamed rice and dal. Also known as Nol kohl, kohlrabi is a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in various ways, including this savory and fresh curry. I agree to be sent email. I used very basic ingredients and followed the tried and tested ways of preparing a simple yet complete meal experience. If you are trying to cook Kohlrabi for the first time, you will be delighted with this new recipe!...
I make this my go-to meal if I am running out of options because it is really a quick meal to prepare when you have all the ingredients handy. I agree to be sent email. Prepared with basmati rice and a variety of frozen vegetables, it’s a healthy and flavorful meal that can be whipped up in no time. And the best part? It’s a simple one-pot meal even your teenager can prepare!...
Updated March 26, 2019 Cheese Fries – The Perfect Party Dish The madness has begun! Yahoo! I love this time of year. I am not talking about spring cleaning, cleaning is on my to-do list and my closet and pantry are looking pretty mad, but I am talking about basketball! It is March Madness time! I will get to cleaning when the tournament is over. I have too many games to watch!...
Updated June 15, 2020 We love quick and easy meals year round, but especially during the hot summer months. I don’t want to spend hours slaving over the hot stove and I don’t like turning on the oven, unless I am baking cookies. Cookies are always worth it:) One of our favorite easy summer meals are these Mango Black Bean Quesadillas. The boys love them and ask for them every single week....
Updated March 26, 2019 Maxwell is going through a major mango phase. I usually cut up mango pieces for him, but last week he grabbed a mango half and started sucking on the mango. He sucked on that mango until all of the flesh was gone. He had mango juice all of his face, hands, and clothes, but he didn’t care. He dominated that mango! I love mangos too and decided to make a special breakfast treat that I knew my entire family would enjoy....
Just like Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. For some reason, lately I’ve been getting some lovely comments regarding my old recipe for Salted Chocolate Chia Energy Bars. Ya know, the pictures with that funky blue writing on top. Not dated at all, nope. I knew it was high time to make an even better, more updated version. And with the on-the-go nature of my life as of late, sneaking plant-powered protein into my snacks is a great way to help me stay fuller for longer....
Ingredients These ingredients are all pantry and freezer staples in my house. Having a jar or can of artichokes on hands means any dinner can be just that little bit more special. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are always a winner because the meat stays super juicy while the crispy, golden skin makes a second helping all too desirable. If you can’t find orzo feel free to use rice or any short pasta shape instead....
When granadillas (or passion fruit, as they are more commonly known) are in season in South Africa, I buy them religiously. I love how their floral fragrance fills the house and their tart, juicy flesh always makes my mouth water. My grandmother used to have a passion fruit tree in her garden and whenever we would visit in Summer, the scent of the fruit would hang in the air. I would pick more than I was allowed to and would sneakily slice them open and scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon....
Pepper rasam is one of the easiest and great tasting south Indian rasam recipes. Easy because it needs very few ingredients and also because you can go from start to finish in 30 minutes or less. Let’s get started! This is basically a watery pepper-flavored rasam enriched with flavors from tomatoes and supporting spices. It is typically served as a pairing with steamed rice, but can also be enjoyed as a drink or soup....
Updated March 26, 2019 Christmas is next week! NEXT week! That is crazy! I am excited for the holiday, but sooooo not ready! I need more time to get everything done. Maybe I will ask Santa if I can borrow a few elves. I could use some extra help. I’ve tried to put Caleb to work, but it usually doesn’t save me any time. We have fun though…and that is why I’m running behind....
Updated March 26, 2019 When we were at my dad’s house in Illinois, we made homemade pizza for dinner one night. Josh and my dad made a Chicago Deep Dish Pizza and I made Pumpkin Pizza with Crispy Sage. My dad and Josh are similar in many ways, including the way they like their pizza. They prefer pizza with lots of meat and lots of cheese. So when they saw me put pumpkin on my pizza they both started making jokes....
It’s ideal for lunch boxes the next day and picnic options too! Because you could make this from scratch in less than 20 minutes. This is a simple concoction of rajma beans (Kidney beans) and supporting spices presented as a one-pot meal to save you time and stress in the kitchen. I agree to be sent email. With a full serving of protein on every plate, this recipe is among the simplest rice dishes....
Updated March 26, 2019 Well, hello November. Lovely to see you! I am happy the holiday months are here! Bring on the cooking, baking, parties, and good times with friends and family. We spend a lot of time in the kitchen together all year round, but during November and December we get extra cozy in the kitchen. Some days we don’t leave our kitchen and I’m ok with that…as long as my guys are by my side....
Beef fillet, beef tenderloin or filet of beef (there are so many names!), always screams celebration to me. It’s my go-to main dish for impressing guests or adding a special touch to dinner parties and this recipe is so easy, it requires minimal effort but delivers big on flavor. I love this technique of rolling the whole fillet in chopped rosemary, salt and pepper as this gets the flavor right into the meat and develops a beautiful crust when seared....
Published on November 15, 2021 Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes drizzled with brown butter, maple syrup, cinnamon and topped with toasted marshmallows. If you love sweet potato casserole, you will love this easy side dish! Today, I am sharing a FUN sweet potato recipe! If you like traditional sweet potato casserole, you are going to love these Smashed Sweet Potatoes. They have all of the same decadent and delicious flavors! I love making smashed potatoes because they get nice and crispy in the oven....
Updated June 15, 2020 Smoky Cauliflower Tacos Roasted cauliflower is one of my very favorite vegetables. I love eating a pan of roasted cauliflower with any meal, but I also love turning my favorite vegetable into the main meal. If you’ve had my Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Tacos, you know cauliflower is so good in tacos. I decided to mix things up and make Smoky Cauliflower Tacos. Get ready, because the flavors are incredible!...
