The countdown until school starts has officially begun at our house. Can you even believe how fast the summer flew by? I can’t believe that school is starting next week! It is always a bittersweet time. I love the fun that we have had this summer but I can’t wait to get back to a routine. The school days are so busy and homework seems to consume our lives during the year....
Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies I am SO excited to share my homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe with all of you!! These are the BEST chocolate chip cookies if you’re looking for a cookie with less calories and fat, that actually taste GOOD! I didn’t think it possible to make a low-fat chocolate chip cookie that was soft and chewy in the center without being cakey. But after testing many rounds I created the perfect cookie that my family loved!...
Now lets fast forward to today. We just had it for the second time. Two days in a row. It is just that good! I wanted to make it for my boys and some friends that came to visit us. This was loved even by my picky little eater. The sauce was so creamy and the right consistency over the noodles. Not to thick and not to thin. The taste was out of this world....
Let’s talk compound butter for a second. I didn’t think that butter could get any better, but when you add extra flavors and herbs (or compound them) it adds the perfect finishing touch to any dish. Just like with chicken Kiev, compound butter is great for adding richness and flavor to meat dishes. You’ll have to try it on things like roasted chicken or spread over your favorite crusty bread!...
It has everything you need in a well-balanced, complete meal. Protein and fiber from chickpeas, fat from the coconut milk and tahini, and even leafy greens! The ultra-rich curry sauce and warm spices will pull you in for bowl after bowl. Why this recipe works Dreamy texture. Just like my Dal Makhani or Malai Kofta recipes, this chickpea curry has a luxuriously creamy consistency with a great mouthfeel. Rich and fatty coconut milk and subtly nutty and creamy tahini turn this into a seriously warm hug in a bowl....
Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad I love watermelon salads like this Watermelon Caprese. It’s that salty-sweet combination that’s so good and will keep you cool as a cucumber during those dog days of summer. This is the ONLY salad I want in the summer when it’s hot outside. During those sultry summer months, I usually make my Watermelon salad with arugula, feta and red onion, but I love this new combination with cucumber, mint and olives as an alternative....
Spread this butter on all your favorite things. Adding this cinnamon butter to the classic Texas Roadhouse Rolls is the BEST thing that can ever happen! Copycat Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Honey Butter Fall in love with this rich and blend of butter every time you make it! This cinnamon butter enhances all things and can spread easily and smoothly. Start by adding it to all your holiday, special occasions or any time there is a sweet roll at your meals....
Classic Split Pea Soup with Ham A bowl of split pea soup always makes me think of my childhood. We grew up eating soup almost every day either before our main dish or as our main, depending on the soup. This split pea soup was always a favorite of mine when Mom made it, it was on rotation because it’s healthy and budget friendly. I make this family recipe for my own children now and they love it too!...
I love the sweet nutty flavor of coconut, it can transport me somewhere tropical in minutes! We love coconut in these tried and true recipes, Bread Pudding, Lemon Bars, and Pie! Coconut Cream Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting This coconut cake is a deliciously decadent dessert! One bite and you are going to think you’ve died and gone to tropical heaven. The cake is light and moist, just like a cake should be....
Ok, can you tell I’m a little too excited about butter? I recently shared a post about making your own homemade butter, and I just think this compound butter takes it to a whole other level. It’s perfect smeared on top of your Ribeye Steak or a simple piece of sourdough bread. There are so many uses for this recipe, you are going to love having this one stored in your cookbook!...
After a few rough years, I have to say 2016 was a good year for me, and I owe my happiness to my cousin and best friend, Ajay. This past year didn’t exactly start on a positive note, but it wasn’t completely negative either, I was just going through the motions. It’s not until my cousin had a talk with me, got through to me, and made me remove all negativity from my life, including people, especially people....
If you love quick bread, you’ll have to try some of my other favorites: chocolate zucchini bread, blueberry banana bread, and strawberry quick bread! Banana Zucchini Bread With Cream Cheese Filling My little girl loves bananas. But the problem is I get a big bunch every week at the store, which means she can’t eat them fast enough. It’s not always a bad thing because I have over ripe bananas on hand....
Cream of Asparagus Leek Soup with Creme Fraiche Keeping things green today in the spirit of St Patrick’s Day! More of my favorite creamy soups are Dad’s Creamy Cauliflower Soup, Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup, and Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup. My daughter Madison loves helping me in the kitchen, here I let her snap off the tough ends of the asparagus – she’s a pro! Creme fraiche is a wonderfully creamy addition to the soup that is a bit thinner than sour cream and just compliments the flavors of the veggies so well....
Tortellini is so simple to make and one of my favorite ingredients! Because tortellini is so simple to make try these savory dishes that include tortellini in them: Creamy Sausage Tortellini Soup, Alfredo Pesto Tortellini with Sausage or Creamy Tuscan Garlic Tortellini Soup. Sausage Tortellini Skillet Need a quick and easy weeknight dinner?! This is the skillet dinner for you. It is rich in flavor and loaded with flavoring! This sausage tortellini skillet has all the flavors and deliciousness you are looking for....
With easy prep, no mess, and big flavor, one-pan meals are the best! Vegetable curry, chili lime chicken, and fajitas are some of my other favorites to add to the dinner lineup this week! One-Pan Parmesan Garlic Chicken With Zucchini Recipe Zucchini is my favorite vegetable, so as you can imagine, I get pretty excited when it is actually in season! My favorite way to eat zucchini is to sauté it until tender....
Crock Pot “Baked” Potatoes Loaded baked potatoes are so quick and easy to make. A few of my other favorites are Loaded Turkey Chili Baked Potato, Broccoli and Cheese Twice Baked Potato, and Loaded Philly Cheesesteak Baked Potatoes. I’m always looking for new crock pot recipes and have been meaning to make these for quite some time. I loved the fact that the potatoes were ready when I got home from work....
Crock Pot Pork Roast This Crock Pot Pork Roast recipe definitely won’t disappoint. Cooking the pork low and slow all day with soy sauce, broth, honey and garlic, transforms it into a fall-apart tender and tasty dinner. Then it’s served over creamy polenta, it tastes so good. I love making crock pot dinners because they’re so easy. Some of my favorite pork slow cooker meals are: Slow Cooker Pernil, Slow Cooker Sweet Barbacoa Pork just to name a few!...
Donut-Shaped Apple Snacks If you’re going apple picking and need a fun, healthy treat – this is it! I’m in love with these apple treats, great for the kids or even adults. Drizzled with anything that strikes your fancy, here I did a variation with PB and chocolate as well as some with just chocolate. Caramel would also be great to give you a caramel apple combination! Some other healthy snacks for kids I love to make are Homemade Fruit Roll Ups and Frozen Chocolate Covered Banana Pops....
Zucchini is a wonderful vegetable, because of its mild flavor it is extremely versatile and delicious. Try these tried and true zucchini recipes like Fried, Rice, and Lasagna! Double Chocolate Zucchini Brownies Zucchini is popular vegetable in the summertime. Zucchini is a highlight and I have several tried and true recipes like this Cake, Muffins, or the Perfect Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread, these are rich, and fudgy just like a brownie should be....
Since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, start things off right with a few of my favorite recipes! (In addition to this amazing Dutch baby) you can’t go wrong with pancakes, buttermilk syrup, bacon, and some fluffy scrambled eggs! Homemade Dutch Baby Recipe If you’ve never tried a Dutch baby before, you’re in for a (delicious) treat! It’s a pretty popular brunch item- once you try it for yourself you’ll understand the hype!...
