on Sep 29, 2023 Why You’ll Love Mac and Cheese Mac and cheese is a favorite dish for a reason. Its appeal lies in the perfect combination of creamy cheese sauce and pasta 🍝. Whether you’re a kid or an adult, the comforting flavors and simplicity of mac and cheese are hard to resist. It’s a reliable go-to meal that brings a smile to everyone’s face. During Thanksgiving, this classic comfort food can provide a sense of familiarity alongside your turkey and stuffing....

on May 22, 2023, Updated Apr 15, 2024 Why You’ll Love Orzo Pasta Salad This salad has such a great bright 🍊 citrusy flavor that’s beautifully absorbed by the tender orzo pasta. It’s a beautiful blend of textures as well, with a nice crunch from crispy summery produce and creamy feta cheese. Fresh 🫒 olives add a great briny flavor that pairs perfectly with fresh parsley and dried oregano. The tastes of an 🇮🇹 Italian summer!...

That was the inspiration for this quick steel-cut oatmeal recipe. If you have been following me for a while, you probably know I am a huge fan of steel cut oats for breakfast. It is also my favorite type amongst all types of oats. I have already shared my three other favorite ways of cooking it: Overnight Steel Cut Oats, Savory Oatmeal with Steel Cut Oats, and Steel Cut Oats in Slow Cooker....

Black pepper: Freshly ground black pepper will give your beef rib roast an irresistible touch of deep spice and a delectably peppery crust. Dried rosemary: You can use dried or fresh rosemary to give this spice rub piney, aromatic notes. However, if you use a fresh version, I suggest doubling the amount you use to compensate for dried rosemary’s more potent flavor. Dried thyme: Both dried and fresh thyme make excellent additions to this prime rib crust seasoning, lending it a mildly clove-like, earthy finish....

An original Barefoot Contessa recipe, it is one of our favorite salads. Since a lot of people loved the Salmon Nicoise Salad I published a while back, I thought it would be fun to share our other favorite seafood dinner, Sesame Tuna Salad. Since one of my goals for this year is to incorporate more seafood recipes into my diet, it was time to recreate a classic. So the other day when I saw these beautiful yellowfin tuna steaks at our local supermarket, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to revisit this recipe....

Especially if you think about the fact that we didn’t bring any of our furniture with us when we moved to the island. Every time I move I promise myself that I will do a better job with living with less stuff, but then I find myself in the same situation again. Am I alone here? Is there anyone out there who feels the same way? But we are making progress everyday....

It ended up being so good that I had to share. This Southern-style sweet potato souffle (or some also call “sweet potato casserole”) is the perfect side dish for your holiday table. Made with heavy pecan topping it is truly delicious. It is surely one of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. The best part is that with a little bit of advance prep, it can be put together in just about 10 minutes to bake right before serving....

I also wanted to add this recipe along with my Almond Flour Zucchini Muffins recipe into my ever-growing library of Almond Flour recipes. After taking some inspiration from my other paleo quick bread recipes like Almond Flour Banana Bread, Paleo Apple Cake, and Paleo Carrot Cake, this almond flour zucchini bread recipe came to be. Moist, tender, and full of healthy ingredients, I prefer it much more to standard zucchini bread....

on Feb 12, 2022, Updated Jan 30, 2024 Why You’ll Love Valentines Appetizer These little bites of heaven are not only easy to make, but they’re also packed with 🌿 flavor and texture. You’ve got the juicy sweetness of cherry 🍅 tomatoes, the creamy smoothness of fresh mozzarella, and the fresh aroma of basil, all drizzled with balsamic glaze. And let’s not forget about the texture – the soft cheese and the firm but juicy tomatoes that burst with sweetness in your mouth....

Next thing you know, in just about a short thirty minutes, those simple ingredients are transformed into a delicious pasta bolognese that is flavorful, filling, and comforting. There is no doubt that these are some crazy times. Between the social distancing, empty supermarket shelves, and financial uncertainty we are all worried about what the future holds. While I know it is easier said than done, I believe that this is the time to do the best we can, go with the flow, and let it be....

Last week I got the flu. The kind that keeps you in bed for days. After a few days of not feeling better, I went to see my doctor and she said that unless it is treated within 24 hours there is not much she can do and that I have to wait for it to take its course. She also added that I should increase my intake of green leafy vegetables....

Although I enjoy the abundance and ease of availability of ingredients, getting a recipe blog-ready without props and my own kitchen equipment is more challenging than I thought. When I came to Atlanta almost a month ago, I did not know that I am going to have to stay this long. My friend Paula, whose house I am staying, is a wonderful host but she has no interest in cooking and therefore has no cooking equipment or photography worthy props....

on Aug 21, 2022, Updated May 01, 2024 Why You’ll Love Easy Hummus Recipe The magic of this hummus is in peeling the chickpeas which creates the creamiest texture you will ever have. I’ve stuck to really authentic flavors here: bright 🍋 lemon, nutty tahini and, of course, lots of garlic. This recipe is incredibly versatile and can be used as a satisfying veggie dip or in a 🌯 wrap or sandwich....

And NO, this is not that kind of a website. We will talk about the threesomes in the food world. Threesomes like mozzarella, tomato, and basil OR wine, cheese and crackers… It is just one of those things, where if one is missing it won’t taste as good. I am always looking for ingredients that create a new flavor when paired with each other. This is how this “Eggs with Artichoke, Parmesan, and Tarragon” recipe came about....

on Nov 10, 2022, Updated Sep 03, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Energy Bites Recipe This Energy Bites Recipe could not be easier to prepare, and there’s absolutely no bake time required. Anyone else go poking around for a little chocolatey 😋 bite after dinner? These are THAT, without any guilt at all. They’re made with really healthy ingredients, no added sugar, and packed with flavor. You can absolutely adapt these to use whatever ingredients you have in the pantry and love, and they can be rolled in additional ingredients, such as shredded 🥥 coconut or chopped nuts, as well....

Similar to the islands, most everyone knows each other and is so helpful and welcoming. I have been taking a lot of photos and plan on “showing you around” in a separate post in the next few weeks. So stay tuned for that. We are currently staying at a hotel, but after an intense search, yesterday we found a place to live. Since it is such a small town, the options were very limited....

on Jan 14, 2022, Updated Jan 25, 2024 When I initially tried the original Green Goddess Salad, I was blown away by the flavor and texture but felt like it was missing the protein component that I like to have in my meals. As a result, I created this equally delicious but slightly more filling version for all my protein enthusiasts out there 💪! Why You’ll Love High Protein Green Goddess Salad Similar to my Green Goddess Salad, this salad includes all the necessary Green Goddess components that make it refreshing, creamy and addictive just like the OG version....

on Nov 24, 2022, Updated May 12, 2023 Why You’ll Love This Holiday Butter Board Butter boards are my new favorite holiday appetizer and it seems like you all love them too, since my recipe received over 12 million views on my social media channels. To see my original butter board recipe, tap on the recipe HERE! The toppings possibilities are endless: I recommend using anything in season such as figs, fig jam, hot honey, crushed hazelnuts, dried cranberries, and pomegranate seeds....

Juices leftover (aka liquid gold): Use the drippings from the pan after roasting your turkey. Since we used aromatics in our herb-roasted turkey, these drippings are super flavorful. However, you can use the drippings from any turkey recipe by following this recipe. Chicken or turkey stock: I recommend Homemade Chicken Stock (or store bought) instead of turkey stock since it is lighter and provides a cleaner flavor. However, both options would work....

I was relieved because if I had made them just for us, there was a strong possibility that I would eat them all by myself! As they were baking in the oven and the sweet smells of cinnamon and sugar filled my house, I started to feel like I was losing all of my well-intentioned dieting inhibitions. Believe me, you guys – I hate to admit it, but I am definitely capable of eating 16 doughnuts all by myself....