Do you guys remember the other day how I was talking about how sad we were to take down our Christmas decorations? Well, obviously the only way to get over Christmas is to start thinking about Valentine’s Day! So I was at Target because my wallet beeeeeeeegs me to go there a few times a week and I was perusing all their cute Valentine’s Day stuff to cure my Christmas hang over when I spotted THESE!...
I love potato gnocchi as it’s great for making super quick meals and it’s also very versatile. I mean, I ALWAYS make sure that I have a bag of dried gnocchi in my pantry to cook on busy weeknights. I’ve been obsessed with this gnocchi with pomodoro sauce recipe, and have been making it non-stop. It’s so simple, yet so satisfying and comforting! I also love Olive Garden’s chicken gnocchi soup, and recently shared a copycat recipe on my blog....
Originally posted February 20, 2015 Sometimes I feel like the most awkward person in the entire world when I have a repairman at my house. I never know what to do. Hover or give him space? Talk or don’t talk? Hi, welcome to my home, it’s kind of like middle school here. Today a guy came to replace the little screens on the side of the house that cover the crawl space....
TASTE: Buttery, Crunchy, Spicy ShrimpTEXTURE: CrispyEASE: EasyServe with : Blue Cheese Dip ,Mayonnaise or ketchup. A perfect appetizer for your gatherings and holidays! Serve it with a dip and some carrots and celery in a large platter! And you are good to go! Another appetizer that can be prepped ahead of time is air fryer stuffed mushrooms. It’s delicious! This is what we will do.You can also watch the video recipe to understand more details...
Roasted Sweet potatoes are tossed with vibrant chutneys, spices and garnished with sev, pomegranate, and fresh coriander. They make a fantastic Vegan appetiser as well as a meal! About this Sweet Potato chaat Also known as Shakarkandi chaat, this is one of my favourite ways to serve roasted potatoes. Our version of this chaat is healthy, as we are air frying the sweet potatoes until crispy. You can bake or cook them in a pan whichever you find handy....
I am a huge sucker for Buca di Beppo. Have you been to that restaurant? I just love everything about it, from the kooky decorations to the casual, totally-cool-to-bring-your-kids atmosphere. I love that the meals are served family style. I’m always that person reaching my fork over onto Eric’s plate anyway, so family serving was basically made for me. There are always way too many interesting things to try on restaurant menus!...
Grilling mushrooms is a great way to add extra flavor to this bland vegetable. To make them easy to grill, I like to thread them onto skewers. The marinade is so easy and you probably have most of the ingredients already in your kitchen. It can be used as a dipping sauce after cooking the mushrooms. Simply add to a pan and thicken with corn starch. Mushrooms are like sponges, when you marinate them, they take on so much of the flavor all the way through....
It’s that time of year again, Super Bowl time! It’s basically a national holiday by now right?? At least it’s a holiday for us food bloggers! Bring on the cheesy dip! I wasn’t always all about the dip though. When I was kid, every year my brother and I would celebrate the Super Bowl 8-year-old-style: with triple decker peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. This is exactly what it sounds like....
One of my favorite things about beer bread is how easy it is to make a twist on. In this version we are adding bacon and cheese. I just need to tell you that beer bread, bacon, and cheese are meant to be together. This bread is just five simple ingredients and needs to be part of your life immediately. Storing Beer Bread With Cheese and Bacon Once this bread has fully cooled, it can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days on the counter....
One time a few years ago my friend Sarah and I were chatting about our workout routines. I was like, “Sometimes I run!” (vague, much?) and she was like, “I love to go to my spinning class twice a week!” I had never heard of a spinning class, and I’m being serious when I tell you that I was picturing a group of grown women spinning around until they got dizzy....
A friend of ours dropped off his son to play at our house on Saturday so they could go car shopping. I had literally just walked in the door from a 15 minute run and was looking red faced and sweaty. I answer the door. “Hi guys, come on in!” He looks at me. Confused. “Hi…are you Karen’s sister?” And that was the moment that I decided I would never leave the house without eyeliner again....
Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram I’m TERRIBLE at making pancakes. Seriously, I have tried a dozen recipes probably. No matter what I do they always turn out rubbery or flat or gummy (ugh, that’s the worst) or just plain flavorless. I am a chronic over-beater, it’s an addiction. I have some great specialty pancake recipes (Like these Gingerbread Pancakes with Lemon Syrup or these Banana Macadamia Pancakes with Coconut Syrup), but I had yet to find a good everyday recipe for when I want straight up, no fuss, buttermilk heaven....
Eat your way happy with these award winning Strawberry Salsa!! This 6 Ingredients Fruit Salsa is surely one of the best summery appetisers, I can vouch!! Loaded with Strawberries and some really simple staple ingredients from your pantry, this recipe can be stirred up in just 10 minutes. I recently visited our local high street, where I found a farmers market vendor sell lots of strawberries for a bargain. I really could not hold back and brought back home 1 Quart of dark red Strawberries....
Eric and I are obsessed with this ice cream shop in Sacramento called Gunther’s. (If you’re ever in the area you HAVE to stop by. They’ve been open for 70 years!) We will take any excuse to go, especially if we have friends visiting from out of town. Every month they have a special flavor. It’s always something creative and new, but not in a gross way. No asparagus ice cream or corn ice cream or weirdo-flavors here folks....
(Side note, every time I hear the word (bow-luh-nayz) I think of this moment from Harry Potter 4: And more quietly, but still in a stage whisper audible for several rows I’m sure, is Edison’s weekly insistence that HE’S STILL THIRSTY after the sacrament water comes and goes. (This isn’t quite as bad as when my other son (around the same age) managed to flip off the overhead lights for the entire congregation, but pretty close....
Nothing beats a bowl of creamy mac and cheese on a chilly fall evening. But no matter what the occasion is, or when you want to serve this, it will always give you comfort. It’s like a hug in a bowl! So here’s a classic mac and cheese recipe, with the addition of steamed broccoli to sneak in some veg. And the best part? Most kids won’t mind the broccoli here!...
Frozen Shrimp For Salad If you don’t live near fresh water, buying and cooking with frozen shrimp may be your best option. This is what I often opt for because the shrimp is frozen at its freshest point and easy to keep on hand in my freezer. Be sure to follow the directions on the package for thawing, and that your shrimp is fully thawed before making this recipe. This is a great recipe to make for the family for dinner because it is so hearty and filling....
I love the Halloween season so much. It is so much fun to decorate the house, enjoy the changing of the leaves, and get some relief from that summer heat. And of course the treats. I love the treats. This Candy Corn Poke Cake makes for a great Halloween treat. It is easy to throw together, and it is perfect to make with the kiddos. How to Make Candy Corn Poke Cake This is a brief overview of how to make this easy dessert....
About this recipe for Ground Green Cardamom Ground Cardamom, also known as Cardamom Powder, is a versatile spice with a unique blend of sweet, spicy, and citrusy notes. I love using this fragrant spice in my Indian cooking be it sweet dishes, savory dishes, baking, spice blends and Indian masala chai. This homemade Ground Cardamom is a must-have ingredient in my kitchen, making my festive cooking so easy. Whether you decide to make it in small batches or a large quantities - the method is just the same....
Over the holiday’s I visited Scottsdale Arizona. The evening before Christmas eve, my husband and I went for sunset drinks at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain. This is the view I enjoyed of Mummy Mountain while sipping on my cocktail and snacked on the most delicious edamame that inspired this recipe. Edamame are one my favorite foods to snack on but wow, I had never had them prepared this way and I had to re-create this for myself at home....
