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We all have our favorite holiday treats, right? Mine, by far, are these linzer thumbprint cookies! I love that they are made with old-fashioned ingredients and have a bit of spice to them, yet aren’t overly sugar-sweet like many cookies. My mom has been making these my entire life, so no Christmas in my mind […]
I’m incredibly picky when it comes to fish, so when I came across this recipe for spinach and pesto salmon in a puff pastry, I was curious to try it! It’s seriously amazing and is the perfect food for entertaining because it seems fancy, but it’s SO easy! {Trust me…I don’t post recipes that aren’t […]
Is there any better fall comfort food than pasta? Yeah, I think not. The #1 item my husband requests on the menu each week is pasta. We love trying new pasta dishes, so I was excited to try the new Kraft Recipe Makers for a quick family meal. As a busy work-from-home mama, the last thing […]
Everyone deserves a sweet treat now and then, right? One of my current favorite indulgent treats these days are these super simple chocolate coconut peanut butter no bake bars. I mean, how can you go wrong with coconut, peanut butter AND chocolate together, right? Pure bliss, friends. These are perfect for a quick treat to […]
Today I am highlighting a soup I love for fall that was shared by a friend a few years ago. If you’re like me {a.k.a. a bottomless pit when it comes to food}, you may stay away from soup as a meal. I assure you, this one has enough heavier ingredients to stick to your […]
I should just change this recipe to be called “OMG Cake with Zucchini” because LAWD. It’s sooooo good. My mom made this cake awhile back and let me take a tiny taste of it {because she was hoarding it all for herself to freeze}. I instantly fell in love. So when my mother-in-law gave us […]
When I was pregnant with Karina, I couldn’t get enough spicy food. Any time we ate out and there was something that had spice, I was all over it. If the menu description said the words “buffalo chicken” anywhere, I was immediately sold. I am thinking maybe my taste buds knew something I didn’t….I had […]
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My favorite summer veggie is asparagus. I know, right? I’m sure there are a lot of folks out there who overlook it, but I.Love.It. Lucky for me, asparagus is just about the perfect veggie — full of antioxidants, and Vitamins A, C, E and K — just to name a few of its many benefits. […]
To get through the long days I have chasing two kiddos around, it’s so important I start the day with a hearty breakfast. Recently, I’ve tried to up the ante because with all this sunshine, I want to be active outside, but find I lose steam early on if I’m not eating right throughout the […]
Ya’ll? Healthy eating is HARD. Especially when you don’t want to keep your family from enjoying foods they love. I had a good time going out on Saturday night for St. Patty’s, therefore I was left with a massive hangover on Sunday. The drive-thru was calling me, but I wisely chose to ignore it ad […]
I’m not big on resolutions, but I do like to make goals throughout the year. One of my current ones is to eat more veggies. Don’t get me wrong, I actually love veggies. It’s the act of slicing and dicing and eating them before they go bad that I hate. Enter this simple veggie stir-fry. […]
I had a blast at the Macy’s Culinary Council cooking demo with Chef Takashi of Top Chef Masters yesterday…and absolutely loved the food he created. Of course, because I just seem to have that face, I was asked to come up to help make one of the dishes. While Asian cuisine is obviously not my […]
Since having babies, I have had an addiction: All things dessert. My absolute favorite? Chocolate chip cookies! Thing is, I have tried TONS of recipes and they never quite live up to my standards. Since I feel like mastering cookies is a rite of passage into motherhood, let’s just say I’ve been busy trying different […]
Hope you all had an amazing Christmas. I know I did, and we’re only halfway through {we’re celebrating with the in-laws later this week}. Best part so far? Besides the family time? HAM SALAD. You guys. I love ham. It just may be the perfect meat! To us, Christmas isn’t complete without a ham. But what […]
I love chicken and dumplings. It’s probably my favorite comfort food ever. I have my mom’s standard recipe and while it’s really good, I wanted something even more flavorful, but super simple. After searching high and low on Pinterest and recipe websites, and still not finding what I was looking for (using LOTS of veggies), […]
In our house, we love sandwiches…any kind. My husband goes through ’em like no tomorrow. In my quest to be healthier, there’s one condiment I LOVE but have been limiting myself with: mayo. Well, did you know you can use avocado as a replacement? Sounds odd, I know…But it’s delicious. I’ve mixed it with tuna […]
I love granola. Seriously. It’s one of my favorite things to eat, and we almost always have some in our pantry. I put it in my yogurt, eat it with milk, or just snack on it by the handful when I need some protein. One of my favorite brands is Simply Suzanne Granola. I love […]
Part of my quest toward being healthy is eating less processed foods. After doing research, I’ve realized how difficult this can be at times…especially when it comes to kid-friendly stuff. Since the toddler is a huge fan of PB&J’s, I’ve been on the quest to make it a tad healthier and with less sugar. Since […]
I LOVE bananas. In fact, I eat 1 or 2 bananas each day because they are my go-to snack since they are so convenient. Not to mention, I think my potassium intake is why I haven’t had a single leg cramp while pregnant this time around. Anyways, it has taken me awhile to find the […]