Something about a fancied-up butter that makes any meal feel special, am I right? And strawberry butter not only tastes great, but it’s absolutely gorgeous, too. Talk about a decadent superstar for tea time with the girls or a big old brunch spread! Would you like another reason to add strawberry butter to the menu? With only three ingredients and about five minutes to whip this spread together, it’s crazy easy....
Vegetable Debacles As parents, Lt. Dan and I are always looking for interesting ways to get our kids to eat their veggies. I’ll admit, as they get older, it’s much much easier than it used to be. I used to stretch the truth on a daily basis to get veggies in them without a dramatic scene taking place that usually ended in tears. My tears. I would use loose creative terms like “Veggie Noodles” or “Zoodles” for spiralized zucchini, or “Spooky Chips” for gnarly looking yet wonderful baked kale chips....
Easy Thanksgiving Stuffing Stuffing is one of those Thanksgiving dishes that often gets overshadowed by dishes with marshmallow topping and heavy cream, and ends up in the back of the fridge for weeks. Since stuffing happens to be my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner, I think it’s important that your stuffing recipe gets the proper amount of respect and attention this year. Just because it’s brown, doesn’t mean it’s drab. (Brunette speaking here....
Why We Love This Sweet Plantains Recipe Yes, bananas are great. They’re wonderful for making bread and puddings and eating as quick snacks on the go. But then, once you’ve had a plantain… I’m not saying that plantains have ruined bananas for me. BUT I will say that they are life-changing. Because although plantains and bananas might look alike and have similar textures, the flavors are wildly different. Sure, they are both sweet fruits, but ripe plantain has a level of sweetness that a banana simply cannot compete with....
Best Chicken Salad Recipe Ever Bless my soul, I love chicken salad. Served cold for lunch on a hot spring or summer day, there is just nothing more refreshing and filling than a helping of chunky, creamy chicken salad made from scratch. I can’t help but try a chicken salad dish whenever I see it offered on a menu. Some recipes feature walnuts or grapes, or even include vinegar or Greek yogurt in the base....
Paris France Girl’s Trip (Updated) A couple of years ago I spent a week in Paris with a few girlfriends. I traveled to Paris years ago, however it was a very short trip and we had a hard time fitting in everything we wanted to see and do. On my second trip, we had 8 whole days to explore the city and I was determined to make the most of it....
This pillowy, creamy, spicy corn goodness is a beloved classic throughout the Caribbean. And for good reason! It’s authentic island comfort food. 🏝️ This recipe for Trinidad corn pie is loaded with savory ingredients. The corn’s sweetness and scotch bonnet’s spiciness give it a balanced flavor that is out of this world! Plus, it’s easy to customize. For example, if scotch bonnets are too spicy, swap them out for jalapenos or leave out the spicy peppers altogether....
You know what happens when you have kids? You start cooking meals you’ve never tried before. Sometimes, you just get tired of whipping up the boxed stuff, especially after you read the label. Sure, it’s a speedy way to make mac and cheese, but the results aren’t that appealing. Or maybe I should rephrase that and say it’s not appealing to me. My sous chef (son) would eat the boxed stuff every day....
About Shepherd’s Pie Shepherd Pie is a classic, savoury English pie made with ground meat, vegetables, and a layer of creamy mashed potato. It is also known as cottage pie. Shepherd’s Pie is technically a no-crust pie with a fluffy mashed potato layer forming a crusty top. This type of one-pot pie is popular in Irish and British Cuisine. It is a rustic, countryside, traditional pie recipe that you would find mentioned in the food/culture history books....
Have you have been cutting back on calories? Well, It is about time to take a break and try out this South African, Iconic Street food, Vetkoek, also known as fat cake Vetkoek in a nutshell is deep fried yeast buns that can be served as a snack, for breakfast or lunch. It is usually paired with apricot jam, cheese or with minced curry I guess since it is February I can safely post a fried recipe without any one throwing stones at me right?...
Why We Love This Homemade Granola Bar Recipe Amazing homemade bars just like the ones you buy at Whole Foods Market. This copycat version of Whole Foods Granola Bars is a lunch box staple in our house, because they save money and are completely irresistible! Plus, this is an actual healthy granola bar recipe! You know those moist chewy granola bars that are always sitting up at the checkout counter at Whole Foods Market, begging to be purchased?...
It’s squelching hot outside, summer is coming to an end, and I’m ready for my antsy kids to go back to school… And I don’t even feel bad about it! No matter how ready I am to get them out of the house, I can tell you based on past experience that one month from now, I’ll be longing for my kids’ fall and Christmas break when we can spend our days together again, laughing, playing, and making memories....
It may seem a little early to be thinking about your next ski vacation, However, this is truly the perfect time to book. Ski resorts all over the country are rolling out their new seasonal deals this month! Last spring our family had the opportunity to visit Deer Valley Ski Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort close to Salt Lake City, Utah. We love Deer Valley, having visited the year before, and had heard they bought another ski resort in the area called Solitude....
There’s nothing more eye-catching than the dazzling jewel-toned color of beets. They are lovely to look at and tasty to enjoy cooked, raw (like this refreshing Raw Beet and Sweet Potato Salad), juiced or pickled. But one of my favorite ways to really bring out the earthy, slightly sweet flavors of fresh beets is to roast them… We often roast beets to put in root vegetable hash recipes and salads, such as our Roasted Beet Chickpea Kale Salad, Roasted Beet and Radicchio Salad, and Caprese Salad Recipe with Roasted Beets....
Do you believe in fate? I’m not sure I exactly believe in fate, but I do believe these smoothies were meant-to-be. Last month the hubs and I were very fortunate to spend some time in Hawaii. The island of Kauai is a lush rain forest with rolling green peaks and waterfalls nearly everywhere you look. Two other things you are sure to find, along every meandering country road, are wild chickens (really) and smoothie shacks....
Not only are apples delicious, but they are also a good source of antioxidants, fiber, and plenty of nutrients. That means you can enjoy a few health benefits as you dive into an ultra-cozy apple dessert from this list. Hey, life is all about balance, right? 😜 Plus, with so many varieties of apples to choose from, you can have fun experimenting with different kinds of apples – from tart and tangy to mild and sweet....
My new year’s resolution for this year, or for every year rather, is to have a healthier lifestyle. However, my cravings for crunchy and tasty treats are too strong! Luckily, this recipe avoids a big chunk of the unhealthy stuff so I can eat as much as I want! Owning an Air Fryer is totally a win for me as a home cook! Mainly because it saves a lot of time especially for all-around moms like me....
In ancient times refrigerators were not invented, so serving Phirni in earthen vessels had a purpose; it remains chilled for a longer duration and has a particularly pleasing taste. Today there are many versions of the phirni recipe, like the traditional Mughlai Style Phirni or my signature foxnut phirni. Once you learn to make perfect phirni, you can easily play around with its flavour and ingredients. Vegan Phirni A lot of my vegan friends complain about how they cannot enjoy traditional Indian desserts and sweets....
Why We Love This Baked Apple Recipe This Baked Apples Recipe takes things up a notch by wrapping the apples in a layer of flaky puff pastry that is to die for! Baked apples in puff pastry taste just like apple pie with a mix of caramel apples, since you have the apples, apple pie spice, caramel candies, and the flaky crust. So if you’ve ever wanted to make apple pie but thought it was too complicated (or required too much slicing and rolling....
Happy New Year!! I realize the big day is still a couple of days away, and you may have plans to pack in all your favorite naughty foods before the year officially ends. However, I wanted to throw out my very first healthy recipe for 2016 so you have something to look forward to, other than the hope of skinny legs by spring. Of all the pesto recipes I’ve made over the years, this simple 5-Ingredient Kale Pesto Recipe is high on the list....
