Let’s Talk Grain Bowls: My Slight Obsession Okay, so you know those days when you open the fridge and think, “What on earth am I gonna make that isn’t just another boring salad or sandwich?” That’s usually when I end up making this High Protein Chickpea Grain Bowl with Lemon Tahini Dressing. It started as…
Let Me Tell You About This Salad (and My Love-Hate Relationship With Cucumbers) So, I have to start by saying: my first memory of cucumber vinegar salad is from a muggy July afternoon at my grandma’s. She had this “magic” glass mixing bowl, and every summer it filled up with thinly sliced cukes swimming in…
If You Need a Dinner that’s Fast AND Fancy… This Is It! Alright, so let me tell you about the time I first threw together my ‘Protein Power Bowl with Steak, Avocado & Over-Easy Eggs.’ It actually started because I had this random leftover steak (from a BBQ that turned into a neighborhood grill party—long…
Let Me Tell You About These Burgers… So, picture this: it’s the Fourth of July, my cousin Dave is manning the grill (he thinks he’s the grill king, but he burns hot dogs every year), and I’m in charge of the burgers. That year, I decided to try something a bit fancier—my now-famous American Dream…
Let Me Tell You About My Fourth of July Firecracker Chicken You know how every family has that one recipe? The one everyone asks for at cookouts, picnics, or when they’re just feeling a bit peckish on a summer evening? For us, it’s this zippy, sticky, slightly spicy Firecracker Chicken. Honestly, I started making it…
Hey there! So, I’ve got this recipe that I just love sharing—Berry Beautiful: Spinach Salad with Strawberries & Walnuts. Fancy name for something so incredibly simple, right? (I know, I know, but trust me, it’s delicious.) I remember the first time I made it; it was for a last-minute potluck, and I was honestly worried…
Hey there! So, let me tell you about this carrot ginger soup that has become a staple in my kitchen. I remember the first time I made it; it was a chilly evening, and I was craving something warm and comforting. I had a bunch of carrots languishing in the fridge (you know how they…
Hey there! So, there’s this thing I make every Easter called ‘Easter Garden Focaccia’ and let me tell you, it’s become a bit of a tradition in my house (mostly because it’s just so much fun to make). The first time I tried it, I was inspired by a picture I saw online, and ever…
Hey there! So, there’s this chicken dish I’ve been obsessing over lately, and I’ve just got to share it with you. Lavender Honey Glazed Chicken. Yeah, I know, it sounds a bit fancy. But trust me, it’s way easier than it sounds—and it makes you look like a total professional. I remember the first time…
Hey there, lovely cook! So, have you ever just craved that fluffy, sweet, buttery roll that melts in your mouth? I sure have, and let me tell you, these Honey Butter Dinner Rolls have made more than just a few appearances on our dinner table. The first time I made them was during a family…