It’s a dessert-like side dish that pairs perfectly with the salty and savory flavors on your holiday dinner table. It’s almost like sweet potato pie, but formatted to be a side dish rather than a dessert so that you can enjoy it in the same bite as your roast turkey and mashed potatoes. Trust me, that is the perfect fork-full! Need more sweet potato ideas? You should definitely make Sweet Potato Soup, Sweet Potato Bread, or even Sweet Potato Curry....
With everyone suddenly forced to work from home, I thought one way I could help was providing a couple tips of things I have learned through the years. I have been working from home for over 8 years, most of that time with small kids. I feel incredibly lucky I’ve been able to do this, and I’m so happy to share these tips with you! If you are working from home WITH KIDS click HERE to get tips specifically for that (though these other tips will help as well)....
This easy coconut rice recipe is my interpretation of Thai coconut rice (kao mun) from Southeast Asia. It’s a versatile side dish that you can serve with many meat or vegetarian dishes, or you can add vegetables to it. The perfect accompaniment for so many meals. I recently started cooking more with coconut oil. Not only does it add a delicious, nutty flavor to ingredients like rice and quinoa, but I’ve also learned about its healthy benefits....
It’s November, and Thanksgiving is around the corner which means that I already started planning my Thanksgiving dinner, and I’ve been busy in my kitchen testing some great Thanksgiving recipes to share with you. This cornbread is my newest creation, where I veganized an old cornbread recipe and it turned out just perfect and I’m very excited to share this with you today! This vegan cornbread tastes very similar to the non-vegan version, it’s not too fluffy or firm, and it tastes amazing!...
I think every year around this time I tell myself, “Next year will be different.” Next year, I will order all my holiday cards and address them in October so that they can be in the mail the day after Thanksgiving. Next year I will make an organized plan, starting in July, of what we are getting the kids for Christmas, so that I’m not wrapping presents at 11 pm on Christmas Eve....
About this eggless No Yeast White Soda bread with Buttermilk There are so many times, that I have run out of bread at home and I really don’t have the zeal to drive to the supermarket. So this easy no yeast emergency bread comes in handy in a hurry. With just a handful of pantry ingredients, you can make this recipe for white soda bread with no yeast and no eggs!...
I have misspelled “license” on my phone so many times that autocorrect now recognizes it as a word. Where do you turn when you’ve become so bad at spelling that you are actually dumbing down technology?? I used to be an excellent speller. Seriously. Really obscure words. Now I rely on spellcheck for EVERYTHING. It’s pathetic. Except onomatopoeia. Still got that one. (One of the only words in the English language with 4 vowels in a row…....
There are so many variations of this British classic recipe. But this creamy and cheesy cauliflower cheese is a staple recipe in our household and a true family favourite. Whether you’re preparing it for cosy weeknight dinner or as the star of your Christmas dinner, I can tell you it makes a super comforting indulgent dish, that everyone will love. I first learnt this incredible recipe from my neighbour, Pat, who made us Cauliflower cheese a few times....
This Alfredo Skillet Lasagna is one of my family’s favorite weeknight meals. Rich and creamy Ragú® Classic Alfredo sauce is the star of the show along with simple ingredients added to make a delightfully filling dish. No baking, no layering, no fuss; you’ll have a tasty lasagna dish in no time! Thank you Ragú® for sponsoring this post. If you love skillet dinners, especially lasagna, you’ve got to try my original Skillet Lasagna recipe....
Za’atar is deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of the Middle East, and has become a symbol of the region’s culinary heritage. Its popularity has spread around the world, and it can now be found in many specialty food stores and online retailers around the world. It is often associated with hospitality and is frequently served to guests as a sign of welcome. Za’atar spice is loved for its bold and complex flavors....
If you love Middle Eastern dips such as hummus, muhammara, and mutabbal, then you’re going to LOVE this! Maybe you had Baba Ganoush at a Lebanese restaurant, and you’re not sure how it’s made. You probably think that it’s complicated, but honestly, it is SO easy! All you need is a handful of ingredients, and here’s a step-by-step tutorial that will show you exactly how this delicious eggplant dip is made....
Recently I asked some Facebook friends, who were teachers and former teachers, if they thought a bottle of wine with a cute printable (available on the blog) was a good back to school gift for a teacher . . . . or if that would put me on the “Parents to Watch Because They are Probably Alcoholics” list. Don’t tell me that they don’t have those lists, you know that they totally do....
Our kids absolutely love bacon. It is such an occasional weekend treat for them. And with this great easy way to make bacon, even our kids can cook it up. There is no splattering of bacon grease or standing over the stovetop flipping strips of bacon, making it a great recipe for a brunch or any day of the week! Using Thick Cut Bacon If you’re using thick cut bacon, you’ll need to adjust the temperature and the cooking time....
There is something about the combination of banana and chocolate that makes me happy in a way no other flavor combination does. It is perhaps why my Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is so loved. Coming up with a good Banana Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe seemed a must. The problem with some Banana Chocolate Chip Cookie recipes is that they are cakey. They almost taste like a muffin top. After a few trials and tweaks of this recipe, I consulted with my good friend, Dorothy....
It’s been a few weeks now since the quarantine began and the ONLY one that’s been getting a solid workout at home is my kitchen! I kid you not when I say that I can’t remember the last time I’ve cooked these many meals in a day. But in spite of all the dirty dishes, it’s been fun churning up new recipes and experimenting with old ones. One of the best things that have come from all of us being home all this time, is that Little Dude is now successfully able to unload the dishwasher and put everything away in their rightful spots every morning....
Cosmopolitan Drink Ingredients The best cosmopolitan recipe only has four ingredients, so you want them to be good! For all the measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post. If you have a wonderful Dorothy in your life, make her this great Cosmo Cocktail for one of you next girls’ nights. It is made with simple to find ingredients, and while you might only order when you and she are in cocktail lounges, it couldn’t be more simple to make right in your own home....
The other day at dinner, Truman was slurping up his noodles rather loudly. I asked him to pipe down a bit, and he immediately pointed his finger at me, eyes wide, and yelled, “STUPEFY!!!” I laughed so hard I didn’t even have the energy to send him to a time out. Also maybe I was just a little bit too proud to care. Harry Potter references are a get-out-of-jail-free card in my house, apparently....
I won’t bore you with the details of my long disappearance, except to say that we were on a wonderfully long vacation, and then back to the dreadful weather here which kind of took me off guard and made me sick to my core. And while the recovery has been slow, I kept my bored self busy by coming up with some creative ideas for this blog. I hope to share some fantastic news with you soon, so stay tuned!...
We recently visited Eric’s family up in Montana. We were driving home through Idaho (sooo gorgeous up there). There was rain in the distance and I showed the kids how cool it looks when you can see it raining from far away, like the cloud is just pouring right down to the earth. A few minutes later after driving closer, I looked up from my book and exclaimed to the kids, “LOOK guys we’re in the rain that we saw earlier!...
Regardless, a great breakfast egg sandwich is so easy to make at home! One of the best parts about this recipe is that it is so easy to freeze. When you are ready to eat them, just pop them in the microwave for a fast breakfast that will keep you full all morning. Combine the eggs and seasonings. Whisk the eggs, garlic, salt, and black pepper together until smooth. I like to do this in the basket of a metal sieve over a bowl to break up the whites of the eggs as they go through the sieve....
