If you love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, these no bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bites will really hit the spot. These energy balls are made with 4 simple ingredients you probably have in your house already and only take 5 minutes to put together. In a bowl, combine: 2 cups old fashionedRead more
Make this recipe with some Italian music in the background, and you’ll be instantly transported to another time and place. My favorite show, Top Chef, always jokes that risotto is a losing recipe, but for the home chef, this is super easy and surprisingly delicious! A few simple ingredients and a little TLC at theRead more
This recipe is a re-creation of one we tried at a wonderful restaurant called Passionfish in Pacific Grove, California last weekend. These tasty bites are breaded with seasoned Panko breadcrumbs and fried for a wonderfully soft and rich inside and a crunchy bite on the outside. They are a perfect little appetizer or side dish,Read more
This butternut squash soup recipe is one of my favorite fall dishes. Comforting and creamy, this soup packs a little kick from the cayenne pepper. I love that this is filling enough to eat as a meal, but doesn’t break my calorie bank for the day. A creamy, rich tasting soup with a little kickRead more
This week I got intrigued by my sister’s keto friendly recipes. This keto friendly breakfast taco is a fun way to mix up the usual breakfast routine and keep things low carb as well. Particularly excellent, these come together in just 10 minutes. Not bad for a weekend or weekday morning! Make the Taco ShellRead more
There are some recipes you just shouldn’t mess with. In this post I seek to share my favorite recipes from other chefs with you. These are 5 of my “tried and true,” go back to again and again, happy making dishes that I wouldn’t dare try to improve on. I hope they make you happyRead more
Savory and sweet goodness coming at you with these savory bacon cheese and chive waffles. The balance of salty and sweet is just right in this recipe, and the maple syrup side brings me back to many bacon covered in maple syrup experiences I’ve had in the past. Yummm! After preheating your waffle iron andRead more
Alright friends, this is another veggie dish for the “easy and delicious” category! You are going to love it! Salty, buttery, crunchy Panko breadcrumbs absorb the acidity of the lemon and combine with fresh crunchy green beans and garlic for a gorgeously green and mouth watering vegetable dish that you’ll crave again and again. AndRead more
These homemade air fryer potato chips are healthy and delicious! Simply thinly slice a potato, spray with olive oil, and sprinkle with a little kosher salt and pepper. Air fry at 400F for 5 minutes in a single layer or until crispy, flipping once halfway through. Salty, healthy, delicious!!! Notes: You can also sprinkle withRead more
The summer months are calling, and this lime, spiced and grilled corn salad is just the recipe to get you in the mood. Start by preheating your grill and wrapping 8 corn cobs in foil. The foil keeps the corn kernels from drying out too much, and leaves them plump and beautiful for your salad. Read more
This creamy lemon dill chicken breast is a simple meal to make in under 30 minutes. The sauce has a creamy, tangy flavor with the color pop and freshness of herbs that is visually stunning as much as it is tasty. Start by getting all the ingredients ready to go, as the cooking goes prettyRead more
This breakfast recipe uses a perfect over easy egg topping a grilled corn tortilla, garnished with avocado slices sprinkled with fresh lime juice, fresh cilantro and my favorite hot sauce, Cholula. If you like Mexican egg breakfasts, you will love this! How to Make a Perfect Over Easy Egg I first learned how to makeRead more
This recipe is a Cook Along-an opportunity to make a simple recipe along with me as I make this rhubarb shrub over the next week! What is a Shrub and Why Would i want to make one? A Shrub is an acidic, sweet, fruity liquid concoction that can be used to brighten a glass ofRead more
The humble potato is a staple of Polish cooking. For this potato pancake recipe, onions and potatoes combine in a classic, hearty, crispy and delicious marriage that never gets old. Potato pancakes are such a simple and quick dish you can make for breakfast, brunch or dinner with 7 ingredients. In warning, these usually disappearRead more
After making homemade dressings, there is no going back to store bought. This warm onion, cranberry, balsamic dressing is super simple to whip up and goes great with carmelized brussel sprouts for a winning sweet and sour side dish. Start by sauteing half an onion sliced and chopped along with a handful of dried cranberriesRead more
If you have never had Tahdig, or Persian crispy rice, you are in for a treat. This buttery, saffron, salty, crispy rice is the epitome of Persian cooking, and impresses people of all cultures and backgrounds as far as I can tell. I’m writing this for the beginners out there, because I was one, recentlyRead more
Today we are making gazpacho at our house! Sometimes I feel like the luckiest girl. My neighbor Kelly owns a produce company and generously shares said produce with us neighbors. Many mornings, we are surprised by a sweet child knocking at the door with a fresh produce delivery. Today I came back from a morning runRead more
My How-to Guide to Sourdough Bread Success Sourdough bread baking is not for the faint of heart, but I can honestly say that, if you have time, you can totally do this. I seriously get so much joy from every step of this process. The end result of a hot crusty sourdough bread straight fromRead more
Homemade Ranch Dressing is the freshest, most delicious version you will taste, and it’s simple to make in just a few minutes. Once you’ve tried this, store bought will pale in comparison. Put it on home grown lettuces and you’ll convert even those who don’t think they like salads into voracious salad eaters! We startedRead more
It’s the garden tomato time of year, and I just couldn’t resist putting my garden tomatoes into a healthy brunch dish after a morning walk today. This shrimp, tomato, egg dish combines a few simple elements into a meal that’s fit for a fancy brunch, but also comes together easily for a lounging around kindRead more