Did you have a good weekend friends? We had a weekend packed with kids’ playdates, work for me, and fun family time! We took the kids to a local Strawberry Festival, and though there was nary a strawberry in sight and not one, but seventeen thousand fights over lemonade, it was so fun to get out of the house with the kids. Yesterday my extremely brave husband took the kids to the local pool by himself....

It’s actually Sunday lunch rather than Sunday dinner Sunday is the day we eat our big Sunday dinner typically the middle of the day , lunchtime (dinner being lunch where I come from in the North of England, not confusing at all). But for the sake of the title, I called it roast beef dinner. Sunday is also family day and that is when we would all gather around the table for a roast....

Isn’t it great when you can take boring vegetables and turn them into amazingly delicious salads? That’s exactly how I feel about this roasted cauliflower salad with tahini. Once the cooler weather rolls in, salads might not be your go-to meal idea, but this one will change your mind! It’s loaded with nutty roasted cauliflower, spicy roasted chickpeas, peppery arugula, toasted sunflower seeds, and sweet dried cranberries. The whole thing is drizzled with the most amazing tahini salad dressing....

The other day I was watching a cooking segment on a news channel. There was a guy making some mashed potatoes. He’s whipping away when the host asks about over-beating. “It makes the potatoes gummy, right?” “Yeah, well over-beating actually releases gluten from the potatoes. So you want to make sure not to do that.” That’s right, folks. The longer you beat your potatoes the more glutinous they will be!...

We went camping last week, and one night I was trying to get baby Valentine to go to sleep in the tent before the rest of us. So I’m lying down with her, being quiet, when all the sudden she points at my nose. We often play games to get her to learn body parts (where’s your nose?) But I wanted her to go to sleep so I stayed quiet....

These Steak Kabobs are going to become a go-to recipe for your family in summer. The marinade is easy to throw together and makes for the most perfect and tender meat. Nathan took one bite of these and said, “Well, I could eat those all day.” And then he did. These will win over any guest you invite over or a spouse who just cleaned the kitchen so you don’t have to....

When we were in India a few years ago, we lived next to a recreation club that had one of my favourite poolside cafes. They served some of the best comfort food you could ever ask for, and every single thing on the menu was lip-smacking good! The Iced Cappuccino and crispy Onion Pakoras was one of my favourite combos to indulge in after a long leisurely swim. We would often begin our weekends at the club....

Well I definitely just threw away something in my freezer that had a “best by” date of August. August 2015, that is. Gah!! How did I let this happen! When we bought our first house a few years ago, it was because our rental was going on the market, and we knew that the buyer was going to flip it. (It was by far the trashiest house in an otherwise really nice neighborhood....

I love meals that all fit into one bowl! Burrito bowls, smoothie bowls, and vegan superfood bowls are all great ways to get a lot of nutrient-rich foods into your diet at once, just like this healthy and delicious Teriyaki salmon bowl. You’ll love the homemade teriyaki sauce that we’ll make in just a few minutes to coat the salmon cubes. It’s got layers of Asian-inspired flavor and it’s super simple to make....

When you make this warming soup, you can either freeze it or have it on hand in the fridge. Perfect for those chilly nights when you get home from work and want something warm and comforting but in a hurry. The PJ’s are on and you’re ready to catch-up on all your shows recorded on your DVR. You know what I’m talking about, this is the dish for just that occasion!...

I love Buffalo wings so much. The tangy spiciness of the buffalo sauce and the creaminess of ranch and blue cheese is probably one of the best flavor combinations ever created. Wings go with pizza, right? So why not put the flavor of buffalo wings ON a pizza?! It’s a match made in heaven, and so easy to execute. Make up a batch of pizza dough, and top it with spicy buffalo shredded chicken, mozzarella and blue cheeses, and creamy ranch dressing....

Scones are my favorite! I often grab a scone when I’m working at a cafe or meeting a friend for coffee. Cranberry Orange Scones are always a treat – this is one of my favorite flavor combinations when it comes to scones and muffins. You must try this recipe if you also love everything cranberry-orange! In just 30 minutes you’ll have a batch of the most delicious bakery-style orange cranberry scones, covered in a a sweet orange glaze....

This veggie chili is slowly simmered on the stove with the perfect blend of spices. It’s a little bit spicy, but not too much, and the sweetness from the squash provides a wonderful flavor balance. Chili is the ultimate comfort food, and this vegetarian version with butternut squash adds a unique twist to the traditional recipe. The sweetness of the squash pairs perfectly with savory spices, creating a flavor-packed bowl of chili that everyone will want seconds (and thirds!...

Eric has been on a HUGE David Bowie kick the last few months (no doubt started from this scene in the movie Frances Ha, a fabulous film by Greta Gerwig, the one who did the latest Little Women rendition.) He’s even reading a book all about David Bowie right now. Don’t get me wrong, I like all of his main hit songs, like the Modern Love song playing on that clip....

The other day I was looking in my refrigerator and noticed some left over kale from our Sausage and Kale Soup that we had earlier in the week. It was begging to be made into this delicious Winter Salad recipe. It is the perfect gorgeous salad to make to go with your holiday dinner. A good winter salad recipe takes seasonal ingredients and combines them in the perfect way. Pears, pomegranates, and citrus fruit are all in season in winter and when they are combined with the other delicious ingredients it makes for the perfect flavorful salad....

Baking With Zucchini Fresh zucchini adds such great moisture and richness to this cake. You will need about three medium-sized zucchini that are bright green with firm skin for this recipe for zucchini cake. Wash the zucchini and shred it using a cheese grater. Don’t squeeze the excess moisture out, I accounted for that in the recipe. This delicious cake, made super moist and amazing with fresh zucchini, will wow even the pickiest of eaters....

One thing I will never understand about children is their love of disgusting things that are meant to be fun. I just walked barefoot into my garage to get something and stepped on several squishy, soft, slimy somethings. I was convinced that they were creepy crawlies of some kind, at least that’s the conclusion that the reptilian part of my brain drew, because all I was able to defend myself with in that horrifying moment was a scream as long and loud as Wesley’s from the Princess Bride....

Happy Friday everyone! I know you all might be feeling a little on edge today because of the Coronavirus. I live in Sacramento and our district is shutting down the schools Monday-Wednesday next week to do a deep clean; they said to stay tuned if things change. (Update before I even published this: our district is closed for two weeks.) Eric is working from home. My church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, has shut down all meetings globally....

Game night? hosting the super bowl? Or just getting together for a few beers or kamboocha with friends? or like me, you are just craving a cheesy crispy bite but in front of the television? Air fryer is there for all that and more! From healthy, not a drop of oil appetizers to droolworthy lip-smacking finger foods, you will find everything you need here! They’re sure to get the party started!...

Air-fryer is such an addictive gadget, that I’d like to pop everything and anything into it to cook quickly and make it crispy on the outside, while it is tender & flavorsome inside. Now we have good news! Instant Pot has an additional air fryer lid too in their Duo Crisp 11 in 1 8L Multicooker 11-in-1 model. I can’t tell you how elated I have been! With this new double lid option, I am so pleased to be able to make extra space on my gadget shelf....