I saw Nigella Lawson make a similar dish on the Today Show last week and decided to put my own spin on it! What's great about this dish, besides its amazing flavor, is its simplicity. It's not only easy to make (requiring one large bowl and one baking dish), the result is a simple meat/potato/vegetable ensemble that … Continue reading Chicken with Peas and Potatoes
Below is an excerpt from my Instagram, thanking my followers for their continued support! I wanted to share it on here as well and thank you all for following me too! I feel truly blessed in many ways for being able to follow my dream and try and turn what I love (cooking/eating/feeding and inspiring others) into a … Continue reading THANK YOU
The homemade stir fry sauce used in this recipe is a total game changer! That, and the tender sliced flank steak and fresh snow peas, complete this dish! Best part, everything came together in less than 20 minutes (cook time)! Ingredients: Feeds 4 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup low sodium beef stock 1 … Continue reading Beef Stir Fry
You'll never buy the packet again! Ingredients: Makes enough to season 2 lbs of meat or veggies 1 tbsp corn starch 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp dried cilantro 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Directions: Mix … Continue reading Fajita Seasoning
This is a quick share based on the overwhelmingly positive feedback I received on Insta for this dish! Read on to learn how I pulled off a delish, healthy, no fuss meal in about 30 minutes! Salmon I purchased a salmon filet weighing approximately 1 3/4 lbs and left the skin on. I mixed 2 … Continue reading Salmon for Supper
I don't bake from scratch very often, but when I came across this recipe for carrot cake, I knew it was something I had to try and make! For me, there's nothing worse than dry cake... but in this case, this cake is particularly moist thanks in part to the addition of crushed pineapple. The original … Continue reading Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Back by popular demand... Chicken and Waffles! These tender, crunchy coated chicken strips rival any piece of southern fried chicken; and the best part is they're baked not fried! Stack them on top of a warm, buttermilk waffle drizzled with Sriracha-Maple syrup and you've got a dish that will quickly become your favorite "Breakfast for … Continue reading Chicken and Waffles
With a nod to Spring, (which really needs to show up already!) this delicious dish combines the earthy flavors of asparagus and sun dried tomatoes with savory pancetta. Oh and don't forget the gnocchi (arguably, my favorite pasta); all tossed in a parmesan cracked peppercorn cream sauce... C'mon, Spring... you got this! Ingredients: Feeds 4 4 … Continue reading Gnocchi Primavera
There is no higher form of flattery than copying someone. That being said, it’s important to give credit when credit is due. One of my favorite parts of writing a food blog is following other like minded foodies and being inspired by the goings on in their kitchens. I often read recipes and see photos … Continue reading Thai Chicken and Rice
The added apple and cayenne pepper elevate the flavor and add a kick to this simple butternut squash soup! It's the perfect weeknight supper, paired with salad or sammies! Start to finish, you can have it on the table in 40 minutes with only 10 minutes of active prep! Ingredients: Feeds 4-6 2 tbsp butter 1 … Continue reading Best Butternut Squash Soup
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