Got berries? Make a cobbler! This semi-homemade recipe is a total no-brainer. Prep takes just minutes, the crockpot does all the work and the result is a deliciously decadent dessert. Enjoy!! Ingredients: Serves 8 - 10 cooking spray 6 cups blueberries, rinsed 1 tbsp corn starch 1 box lemon cake mix 1 stick salted butter Directions: Lightly coat … Continue reading Crockpot Lemon Blueberry Cobbler
Saw this recipe in a magazine and gave it a few tweaks to make it oven friendly with minimal prep. If you like the salty, spicy, savory flavors of authentic paella, then this dish is right up your alley. Included in the comments are ideas for swapping out the proteins for interesting flavor combos. Guaranteed … Continue reading Easy Peas-y Paella
Happy Summer, ya'll!! They say the third time is a charm and I most certainly agree, especially when it comes to homemade focaccia bread! I made a loaf last night to go with a sweet and savory farmer's style ragú I served over penne with pesto, and it was my best loaf yet; oily yet … Continue reading Fantastic Focaccia
Truth be told, I served this dish with a side of grilled flank steak, lol! I am NOT vegan, (obviously!!) but I'm also not against trying something new! I found this recipe in Food & Wine magazine when the picture caught my attention. As I read on, I knew I needed to give it a … Continue reading Vegan Pasta Primavera
If you like Indian spices like garam masala and turmeric, combined with the sweetness of ginger and the tang of fresh lime, then you'll love this weeknight sheet pan tandoori style dish! Chock full of bitey roasted veggies and cubes of seasoned tofu this is a healthy, homemade and hearty meal. Enjoy!! Ingredients: Feeds 2 - … Continue reading Sheet-pan Tandoori Tofu with Broccoli and Red Bell Pepper
Who can resist a protein muffin that tastes like a dessert?! I took my all time favorite protein enriched muffin recipe and gave it a bit of an upgrade by adding cheesecake filling. Sure, its adds a few calories but it's worth it!! Delight in these decadent muffins for breakfast or as a late night … Continue reading Raspberry Cheesecake Double Dark Chocolate Protein Muffins
Whether you call it Pizzagaina, Pizza Rustica or Easter Pie... I give you permission to eat it anytime! It takes some effort but it's worth it I promise, and so is the wait (you've gotta let it rest)! This was my first attempt at making Pizzagain' (that's what we call it in our fam) and … Continue reading Pizzagaina
Crazy times call for comforting foods! Made this dish last night in honor of St. Patrick's Day, but don't save it for just this holiday; Shepherd's pie is good every day - Enjoy!! Ingredients: 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 4 oz (about 1/2 cup) white mushrooms, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 1 1/3 lbs ground beef … Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie
I received several requests for this recipe after posting pictures on my Instagram. Although I added it to my story, that is now history, so here you go! This is my new and improved version which includes a reduction in the amount of sugar and an increase in the lemony flavor. As with the original … Continue reading Lemon Chia (Protein) Muffins
I'm sitting here at my computer with a warm bowl of this delicious stew as the snow begins to fall! It's the perfect way to spend a Saturday and dare I say... the stew tastes even better after sitting overnight in the fridge?! This dish may not be on your radar but I highly recommend … Continue reading West African Peanut Stew with Chicken
