If you’re looking for a perfect recipe for a potluck or a picnic, this refried bean dip is definitely party-worthy. It’s also a good as a side dish for Taco Tuesday or to go with your Friday night Netflix and beverages. It’s easy and fast to put together and you can experiment with different textures…
If you’re looking for something that’s just a little different to spice up your taco Tuesday, try my baked chicken tacos. Have you ever baked your crunchy tacos in the oven? If not, you should try it because this is not only delicious, it’s an easy weeknight meal for the insanely busy family. This is…
Remember when everyone first started talking about the Instant Pot pressure cooker? I’ll admit this: I wasn’t an early adapter. I’ve had my Instant Pot for about two years now and I really love it. I’m a pretty creative cook but I like easy. My kids love Chinese food and I’m not wild about most…
Mimosas are one of my favorite brunch drinks…okay, Mimosas are a favorite anytime drink. They’re boozy without being too strong and they’re easy to put together. Check out my tips for setting up the perfect mimosa with this basic mimosa recipe. Basic Mimosa Recipe – Perfect for Mother’s Day If there’s anyone who deserves a little…
Who needs a drink? Whether you’re looking for cocktails, mocktails or smoothies, this list has something you’re sure to love, provided you like strawberries. And, who doesn’t like strawberries? You might want to end your day with some strawberry cocktails or treat your kids to strawberry mocktails or maybe you’re just looking for some new…
Pumpkin black bean soup might sound a little strange but give it a minute. It’s actually really good. If you want a balanced and easy meal with ingredients based on what you have on hand, this is for you. EASY VEGETARIAN PUMPKIN BLACK BEAN SOUP – WITH OPTIONAL PARMESAN CRACKERS This is pumpkin black bean…
If you’re looking for ideas on how to make easy meals from pantry stock, you’ve just hit the jackpot. I’ve curated a collection of over ++ easy recipes using simple food items you probably already have on hand. And, doesn’t “curated” make me sound sort of uppity and fancy? I’m neither and neither are these…
If you want to make sure your pantry is stocked with enough basics to feed a family of four for a month, I’m going to allow you a virtual peek into my shelves. Although I didn’t build up my pantry stock with the intention of needing to rely on it for meals, the things I’ve…
Are you ready to ring in the Year of the Rat? Chinese New Year starts on January 25th this year and is one of my very favorite holidays. It’s simple, it’s not commercial and it lets you get a little taste of a culture that might not be one you’re super familiar with. We didn’t…
I always make a hot breakfast for my family on the weekends. Most weekdays, we stick to smoothies or a quick bowl of oatmeal but I enjoy having my time in the kitchen on Saturday and Sunday. One of my best breakfast/brunch hacks is oven bacon. Here’s how to make perfect bacon in your oven. …
