Today’s recipe, Puff Pastry Asparagus Goat Cheese Tart, is a celebration of the new season with my favorite spring produce, asparagus. If you are a lover of this delicious vegetable like I am, you are in for a treat. Because this super easy to make appetizer/brunch recipe is quick to make and oh so delicious. If you are a fan of asparagus be sure to also check out my Roasted Asparagus, Asparagus Salad, Air Fryer Asparagus, Steamed Asparagus, and Simple Sauteed Asparagus....

on May 24, 2021, Updated Jun 29, 2024 Why You’ll Love Chocolate Chip Oat Cake Oat cakes come together so quickly and are the perfect little breakfast for one. You can have a bunch prepped for the 🗓️ week and ready to go, or double and triple the batch and bake in a muffin tin. The flavor options are absolutely endless: add dried fruits, nuts, coconut, cinnamon and 🍓 berries so every day is a different flavor profile....

on Jan 06, 2022, Updated Jun 02, 2024 Why You’ll Love Chocolate Overnight Oats The family will go nuts for these Chocolate Overnight Oats. They’re heavenly, rich and 🍫 chocolatey but also totally nourishing and wholesome! These are nice and creamy, and I love having a 🫙 jar chilled from the fridge for a fresh breakfast. They’re also so quick to put together, so you can have a bunch prepped and ready to go in the ❄️ fridge for a quick breakfast that tastes delicious and will fuel you for the day....

on May 07, 2023, Updated Aug 12, 2024 Why You’ll Love Cottage Cheese Bark This Cottage Cheese Bark is a simple-to-prep snack that’s great to keep in the freezer when you’re looking for a quick sweet treat but don’t want to lose sight of your ✔️ goals. It’s so refreshing and cool, a source of protein, and the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. You can also have a lot of fun with the toppings as they’re all customizable and can be made with whatever you’re craving....

on May 24, 2021, Updated Nov 22, 2024 Why You’ll Love Homemade Burgers You will love this Homemade Burger recipe. Burgers are such a classic comfort food, and this recipe takes that to another level. By adding in an egg and parmesan, I promise this will be the juiciest 🍔 burger you will make. The flavors are really simple, letting the 🥩 ground meat flavor and tenderness shine. You can use whatever flavors you love, these are really customizable....

Fast forward to today, thank God the shortage is over. Now, we are tortured by the canned whipped cream commercials on Food Network. Literally, every other commercial is about how wonderful it is to top your food or beverage with America’s favorite sweet condiment. This whole thing blows my mind to no end, because I think it is a testament to how lazy we can be. Also because it LITERALLY takes 5 minutes to whisk heavy cream to have a bowl of fresh whipped cream without all the sugar, preservatives, and artificial flavors used in these cans....

The recipe that I share here is one that I make all the time and keep it in my fridge. In addition to the recipes I mentioned above, I also use it as my go-to Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce when I am in need of a quick, easy, and delicious dinner on a Tuesday night. There are so many uses for this, but I guess my favorite recipes are Baked Turkey Meatballs, Eggplant Involtini, Baked Parmesan Eggplant, and Baked Chicken Parmesan....

I recently used this lemon balsamic vinaigrette in Cucumber Mozzarella Tomato Salad recipe but you can pretty much use it in any salad. This dressing especially compliments salad recipes with a minimal number of ingredients like my Blueberry Salad and Avocado Quinoa Salad. How To Store? This lemon garlic balsamic vinaigrette keeps well up to 5 days as long as it is stored in an airtight container like a mason jar or bottle with a tight fitting lid in the fridge....

on Mar 22, 2024 Most people think that eating healthy = eating bland, boring food, but I’m here to show you that it’s possible to make nutritious meals without compromising on taste. This year I went on a journey to prioritize my health and look and feel my best 💪. The journey inspired me to get creative with my meals. I wanted to make low-carb, high-protein meals that still felt indulgent and delicious....

on Jan 11, 2022, Updated Jan 25, 2024 Why You’ll Love Mason Jar Salad Say goodbye to soggy salads or the hassle of carrying a million little containers 🫙. This Mason Jar Salad allows you to meal-prep your salad for up to three days and ensures every ingredient is separated perfectly so that nothing gets soggy 🙅‍♀️. Moreover, everything is layered in one jar, so all you’ll need to do is empty the contents into a bowl, and you’ll be left with a crisp, fresh salad ready to be enjoyed!...

Those days are long gone, and living in Vermont, finding fresh ingredients is no longer an issue. However, I still make this roasted chicken with fennel recipe quite often so I decided to give it a facelift with a few new photos and some helpful information. If you are in need of a restaurant quality chicken recipe that you can serve to your family and friends, this orange and Pernod flavored chicken thighs with fennel might be just what you are looking for....

on Oct 19, 2021, Updated Jun 03, 2024 Why You’ll Love Pasta Chips You’ll love these Pasta Chips because they offer a fun twist on a classic favorite, combining the familiar taste of pasta with a satisfying crunch. Whether you’re looking for a unique appetizer to impress guests or a fun, kid-friendly treat, these pasta chips are easy to make and so versatile. Plus, with the option to 🔥 bake or air fry, you can enjoy making your pasta chips crispy and delicious no matter what kitchen tools you have....

I like to think of our recipe today as a mash-up of three of my favorite black bean recipes – Black Bean and Corn Salad, Southwest Quinoa Salad, and Texas Caviar. This is undoubtedly a great recipe if you are a fan of Southwest/Mexican flavors. The best part is that it is completely gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan. And on your table in less than 30 minutes – no cooking required!...

You can even try my Vegetable Ramen with Mushrooms and Bok Choy to fill your bowl with zingy ginger, tamari, and savory miso. Unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter to saute the shiitake mushrooms in this recipe, giving them savory, caramelized notes. Though you may also use salted butter, be sure to adjust how much extra salt you add to avoid over-seasoning your dish. You could also use extra virgin olive oil for a vegan (or dairy-free version) of this recipe....

on Oct 19, 2022, Updated Oct 13, 2023 Why You’ll Love These Simple Halloween Cocktails 🎃 Halloween Allure: Delight in a bewitching Halloween experience, courtesy of these cocktails. Spider ice cubes and cinnamon sugar-rimmed glasses set the mood. 🍊 Tailored to Taste: Mix up cocktails or mocktails to suit your preference, from freshly squeezed orange juice to your choice of flavors. 🕷️ Creativity Unleashed: Customize your drinks with eerie decorations, whether it’s spiders, skeletal stirrers, or chilling eyeball 👁 ice cubes....

To celebrate, we made a day-trip to Ellijay, Georgia for a day of apple picking. During this time of the year, there are many farms that allow people to pick their own apples. We went there with our friends Paula and Ian and ended up having a full day of fun. Ellijay, Georgia’s popular apple farm town, is located an hour and a half driving distance North-West of Atlanta. There are many farms that offer, what they call, u-pick programs all located within close vicinity from one another....

on Jan 19, 2023

Full List of Ingredients Aside from turkey and zucchini, all you need are a few pantry staples to throw together these turkey zucchini meatballs. We’re using crispy Panko breadcrumbs for texture, lots of yummy Italian seasonings for flavor, and an egg to bind everything together. Here’s the full ingredient breakdown: Grated zucchini (from one large zucchini) Ground turkey: You can use lean meat or dark meat. Dark meat will be more flavorful and rich than lean ground turkey, but it’s completely up to your personal preference....

That was the real inspiration for this easy homemade creamy avocado dressing recipe. Just like my 4-ingredient guacamole recipe, it is simple to make and absolutely divine. This is why I decided to feature this creamy salad dressing all on its own so you can really learn what it takes to make the best avocado-based dressing. Plus, it’s a richer and creamier alternative to my all-time favorite, Simple Lemon Vinaigrette....

Packed with juicy blueberries, baby spinach, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta cheese and drizzled with a simple lemon vinaigrette, this spinach and blueberry salad recipe is not only delicious but also easy and quick to put together. Not to mention, it is the perfect salad for all your summer cooking. Why Should You Make It? If you consider the fact that most of us eat with our eyes, you would not go wrong with if you included this blueberry summer salad as a part of your summer cooking spread....