Updated March 26, 2019 I am almost 29 weeks pregnant and I am feeling pretty good. Thank goodness the nausea stopped at week 23. I am extremely tired though! I am tempted to stay in bed all day but then I remember I have a toddler, husband, and blog that need me. So I get up every day and do my best to get things done. No matter how tired I am, I try to workout five days a week....
Updated September 03, 2019 First of all, thank you SO much for your support with our first cookbook! We are thrilled you are excited about our book. It means the world to us and we can’t wait to meet you guys! The cities and locations for the book tour are listed below. We might be adding a few cities, so stay tuned. I wish I could go everywhere, but my boys might miss me if I am gone too long:) You can always check this page or our cookbook page for tour updates....
Updated January 04, 2020 Chocolate Dipped Pretzels Chocolate dipped pretzels are one of my favorite Christmas treats. I love the sweet and salty combo and they are SO easy to make. Plus, everyone loves chocolate dipped pretzels, they are so pretty and a great addition to any cookie plate or dessert platter. My favorite pretzels to make are these 3-Ingredient White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels. White chocolate and peppermint are a match made in heaven, especially during Christmas time....
Updated April 09, 2020 What do you do when you have a pile of zucchini and brown bananas sitting on your counter? You make Zucchini Banana Bread! Well, at least that is what I did and I think you should too because this bread is crazy good! I wanted to keep things on the healthier side, so I used whole wheat flour, coconut oil, and added in mashed bananas and shredded zucchini....
Broccoli is one of my fave vegetables because it’s nutritious, versatile, and oh-so delicious! I couldn’t help but pull together all of my most favorite broccoli recipes on Hummusapien to share with you all. Next time you’re at the grocery store, throw a head or three of broccoli into the cart — you won’t regret it. Broccoli’s in season from the fall through the spring, making it a great option for a fresh vegetable in the winter months!...
Chinese greens, such as yu choy, gai lan, water spinach and baby bok choy are perfect vegetables for making side dishes. They taste great and are quick to cook, so you don’t need a ton of seasoning to make a great tasting dish that is full of vitamins and minerals. Today I want to share with you how to cook yu choy stir fry, a super quick dish you can put together for dinner....
Updated December 29, 2015 We make chili a lot at our house. You can’t beat a hot bowl of chili with a big piece of cornbread for dunkin’! We like to make big pots of chili so we can eat it for days or put some in the freezer for lazy days. We also like to serve chili when family and friends come over during the cold winter months. If you are hosting a Super Bowl party on Sunday or just want to make a pot of chili for yourself, we have five amazing chili recipes for you!...
If you’ve tried my apple cider vinegar salad dressing, creamy Italian dressing, and my fave balsamic vinaigrette, you know homemade salad dressings are kind of my thing. I love me a simple, tangy, dressing that comes together in no time with pantry staples. We always have one on hand in the fridge and it helps up our veggie consumption like no other! Ingredients Extra virgin olive oil: Slightly fruity and slightly bitter, high quality extra virgin olive oil reigns supreme for healthy, flavorful salad dressing....
Protein is totally having a moment again. I know you’ve noticed. Step aside, fiber! You may already know and love my Matcha Protein Bars, Cookie Dough Protein Bars and Banana Protein Bars. But there is something so ridiculously magical about the combo of peanuts and chocolate, right? The sweet and the salty is everything. And instead of peanut butter, we’re actually using salty, roasty peanuts. So accessible! Mind you, I was on a very long Aloha protein bar kick and while there’s certainly a time and a place for store-bought snacks, we’re getting back to basics today....
When we bought our first home in Denver, I knew I wanted to make it as organized as possible (especially with our second baby on the way!). Our Columbus kitchen was great, but we lacked storage space and a functionality. While packing for our Ohio to Colorado move plus the move from our rental into this house the following year, I got rid of a lot. I adopted a “less is more” mindset (this book was a game changer!...
Ingredients Needed Tortilla chips. Cheese. I used a mixture of sharp cheddar cheese and mozzarella but any good melting cheese will work. I prefer grating/shredding my own cheese as pre-shredded cheese is coated with starch to prevent it from clumping but this also means it doesn’t melt as evenly. Toppings: You could leave the nachos plain or add any of your favorite add-ins. I used a Mexican corn mix but cooked chicken, ground beef, pulled pork, beans, etc....
Updated October 13, 2019 This post is sponsored by Kroger. Over the holidays, I made my favorite Cheese Ball, but Josh couldn’t have it because he is allergic to nuts and it is covered in pecans. Oops. I was feeling kind of bad that he got left out of the cheese ball situation so I made Josh a special cheese ball with BACON! I knew all of my boys would love this Bacon Cheddar Pretzel Cheese Ball....
Updated October 06, 2020 Why do Mondays always sneak up on us so quickly? I am never ready for them! The weekends are so much better. Sorry, Monday, but you aren’t my favorite day. I was a little extra excited to get up this morning because I knew what I was going to eat for breakfast-Baked Peach Almond Oatmeal. I usually eat regular oatmeal every morning, but yesterday I made special oatmeal....
Ingredients Sweet potatoes. Oil. I used extra-virgin olive oil but avocado oil or macadamia oil are also good options. Salt. I kept this recipe simple but you can add any spices of your choice. Black pepper, garlic powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika and cinnamon are all delicious with sweet potatoes. Butter. I always use salted butter as that is what I have on hand most often. Feel free to use unsalted butter....
When you’re struggling to get back into the routine and you want a super duper fun, unique veg taco situation that’ll please any eater…say no more! Meet my cauliflower tacos. I go hard on taco Tuesday (just ask my Chickpea Tacos and Zesty Tofu Tacos), but these may just be my fave yet. The flavors are otherworldly. With perfectly roasted cauliflower, tangy cabbage slaw, and slurp-worthy sweet tart prune peanut sauce, it’s a meal you’ll most definitely repeat....
It’s a delicious North Indian flatbread made from gram flour and whole wheat flour. Do it not just for the taste, but also the fact that there is a good amount of protein from the gram flour. That’s two reasons why you should try this easy and elegant Besan Roti. Roti is popularly known as flatbread around the world and comes in several shapes and forms. But the basic ingredient is what drives the texture and taste....
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Updated March 26, 2019 I’ve always been a morning person. I love waking up early to get my day going. During the summer, I was waking up around 5:30 to go running outside. Well, within the past couple of weeks my morning light has disappeared and the mornings have become chilly. I don’t like to run in the dark by myself, so I have been using our elliptical or waiting to run a little later....
In China, soup is something that is always on the table, particularly at dinner. According to Chinese tradition, your dinner should always include at least three dishes and one soup (三菜一汤, san cai yi tang). This bok choy soup is super easy. If you have always wanted to do something different with bok choy rather than just put it in stir-fry, you need to try this bok choy soup. Chinese soups are usually made with simple ingredients and are very easy to make....
Published on May 06, 2024 This classic Broccoli Salad recipe is made with fresh broccoli, bacon, cheddar cheese, almonds, dried cranberries, onion, and a creamy homemade dressing. It’s the perfect side dish for cookouts, parties, and potlucks! And I know broccoli salad doesn’t sound that exciting, but I am telling you, this salad is always a crowd pleaser. So even if you don’t like broccoli, you have to give this salad a chance....
