Happy Monday guys!! I was just talking on Instagram this morning how much better I like Monady mornings than the weekend because I’m an absolute and total weirdo. ???? For real though, our weekend was JAM PACKED! Saturday Gavin did his first ever cyclocross race (it’s like a cross between the road racing you see in Tour de France and mountain biking). And Quinn had her first soccer game. I’m not going to lie ....

Perfect for the holidays, this simple pumpkin dessert will impress all of your Thanksgiving guests. Paula Dean’s Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake has been a well-loved dessert recipe ever since her show on the Food Network. In fact, there are many different varieties of gooey butter cake out there, including the classic chocolate and vanilla versions. Pumpkin gooey butter cake may not be the original flavor, but it sure is one of the best!...

Tips for Making Thin Poha Chivda More Diwali Snack recipes Cornflakes Mixture The feedback from friends was fantastic, with many noting that the chivda struck the perfect balance of salt, sweetness, and spice. And also had the right texture. This Poha Namkeen also serves as an excellent edible gift, ideal for packaging in charming mason jars to share during both Diwali and Christmas. Like always, I aim to simplify processes and cut unnecessary steps to minimize hands-on time....

So I was talking recently with a friend about kid snacking, and she was complaining about how her kids’ snacking is ennnnnnnndless. #canigetanAMEN!?!? And seriously, my kids’ snacking is pretty endless too, but for the most part, I feel really good about their snacking. I mean, there have even been meals that they didn’t eat all that much of, but I felt so good about the snacks they had that day that I was cool with it....

You guys. My kids are starting school in just over a month. ONE MONTH!! I can’t even handle it. And if I’m being totally honest, one of the main reasons I can’t handle it is because my little Quinny Coo is going to be going to school all day. ALL DAY. That little peanut has been my buddy for the last five years, and it’s super hard to imagine having her gone from me for 8 hours a day....

“Al pastor” (which translates to Shepherd Style) are slices of pork marinated in a sauce made with dried peppers and spices. Al pastor pork is marinated in the delicious sauce then cooked vertically. Obviously we’re not vertically cooking salmon, so roasting is the next best method. To drive home the pineapple flavors, I like to serve with a fresh pineapple salsa. An easy shortcut for this is store bought Pico de Gallo....

Pork Sausage Alternatives If your family doesn’t eat pork or you want a leaner option, Italian turkey sausage is a great alternative. My family loves this option and uses it in many recipes. Using regular ground turkey or ground beef won’t provide the flavor that Italian sausage does. Italian turkey sausage is a great, slightly healthier option. This soup is very simple and easy to make but is fully of delicious flavors....

Yeah, that’s right, I said “pretty healthy.” I was going over the list of ingredients in this recipe to see if I could claim it as a healthy one (I do make an effort to keep you guys fitting in your underwear) when I saw the 1 and 1/4 cups cream. I asked Kris, my mother-in-law, who was sitting next to me, if I could call a recipe healthy when it has that much cream....

This is one of my favorite go-to, low carb summer salads. You can enjoy it as an appetizer or mix it with some salad greens and make a meal out of it. It’s a really great dish for picnics, road trips or taking to the beach. Shrimp and Avocado Dressing The dressing takes full advantage of summer limes with a fusion of mediterranean flavors mixed with an Asian influence due to the ginger and toasted sesame oil....

For me, this is the best bruschetta recipe (also called crostini) because I never say no to any shrimp dish. This is a cooked version of a classic tomato and basil bruschetta topping. The proper way to pronounce ‘bruschetta’ Did you know that in Italian, any word with ‘sch’ in it is pronounced as a ‘k’? I know this because I have an Italian last name with sch in it (my husband is Sicilian)....

Cutting Jalapeños for Ceviche As mentioned above, most of the heat in fresh jalapeños lives in the seeds and membranes of the jalapeños, so I always recommend leaving those behind. An easy way to do that is by cutting them like this: In addition to being great friends, we lean on each other for business advice all the time. And one of those conversations was about this very Shrimp Ceviche. I remember eating ceviche with my friend Trish on a boat in Miami and telling her I just couldn’t get my recipe right....

You guys. My kids only have 8 days of school left. #holdme I remember last year I was chomping at the bit to have them be out of school so we could do fun things. This year, I’m the exact opposite. I’m so scared. But! Along with the terrifying feelings of entertaining three children all summer while running two businesses, I’m feeling small – though fleeting – moments of excitement about some of the super fun things we will do this summer....

There’s nothing better on a hot summer day than refreshing frozen sweet treats to cool you down, and making your own popsicles is not only easy but also fun. The mix for these sugar-free popsicles is as simple as adding the three ingredients to a blender (or food processor) and blending into a smooth strawberry puree. Depending on where you are in the world, this perfect summer treat can be known as ice lollies, ice pops, or ice bars in other parts of the world, and in the U....

If you’re a fan of cauliflower then you will LOVE this dish. It’s so easy to make, and the flavors are just incredible! And since it’s the soup season, make sure to check out my super easy creamy Instant Pot cauliflower soup! It’s SO good! Instant Pot Cauliflower Side Dish I always roasted my cauliflower on a sheet pan, and still do. I find cauliflower really easy to cook and it’s so delicious that I wouldn’t mind eating it every day....

I know that Turkey is a Thanksgiving thing, but in my house, we eat Turkey a few times a year, so I make this Turkey Seasoning recipe often. If you have a big freezer, it can be a great idea to get a few of those discounted November turkeys from the grocery store and keep them until a rainy day. Anyways, I always have a batch of this Turkey Seasoning in my cupboard....

It’s the ultimate comfort food meal, and simple to make with this traditional English recipe. There might not be any dish more cozy and comforting than a big pan filled with savory ground beef and gravy that is topped with a creamy mashed potato crust! This Cottage Pie Recipe is a wonderful way to feed your family a homecooked, classic meal that is filling, nutritious and delicious. Check out some of my other favorite comfort food recipes, like Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup and Ground Beef Stroganoff....

My dad recently had his birthday, and he sent the entire family an itemized wishlist. You’d think this would be helpful, but it was horrifying. It went something like this: 1 package men’s black dress socks, size 9-12, 8 pairs 1 100-ft. garden hose, heavy duty contractor grade 1 box drywall screws, 2 in., Phillips drive, steel These recipes are some of my favorites to make for Father’s Day, birthdays, or any other occasion that allows me to avoid buying drywall screws....

I like to think of this as the seafood version of shepherd’s pie. The traditional recipe uses smoked haddock, but this is hard to find in the U.S., and besides, I like the freedom to use whatever fish looks good the day I buy it. Fish Pie with or without cheese This recipe is made without cheese in the béchamel/white sauce. Simply because this is the way mum made it....

Everyone who knows and is a fan of British food, and this is probably the most widely known recipe from the United Kingdom. This savory pie ranks among beloved comfort foods like Chicken Pot Pie, Mac and Cheese, and Chili just to name a few family favorite meals. What is the difference between cottage pie and shepherd’s pie? Real shepherd’s is made with ground lamb (lamb mince) and not ground beef (beef mince)....

I think some day, in my next life, I am going to make a coffee table book entitled: Things I Never Thought I Would Hear Myself Say. It would be full of all the nonsense that comes out of my mouth on the daily. Things that really should only be said in sitcoms. Starring cartoons characters. Things like Well that’s what happens when you jump on the trampoline with princess shoes on....