Homemade carrot cake is easy and delicious, especially when it is covered in a luscious and creamy bourbon infused browned butter frosting. Once you have this carrot cake, no other recipe will do! Homemade Carrot Cake Brings Up Memories Carrot cake always makes me think of my sister. I seem to recall that this was the cake she requested for her birthday most often. Her birthday is in March so perhaps I am just getting confused with Easter, … Continue reading →
This cashew chicken salad is the perfect blend of romaine and bok choy that has chicken, veggies and a cashew dressing with a little dash of heat. This salad has a little Thai flair that is healthy and delicious! This Thai Cashew Chicken Salad will be your new favorite! In life there are seasons. My 20's were the season for freedom, fun, and self-discovery. I didn't have much and I didn't care. I was single, carefree and … Continue reading →
A simple marinade makes this Greek Chicken Souvlaki recipe irresistible! The simple seasoning adds so much flavor to this grilled chicken dish! Last time we went to visit my in-laws, my mother in law shared some pages from her childhood diary. It was great! She revealed little snippets of her life, like what she did for fun, to whose house she went to play and even what she ate. What struck us a hilarious is how often she ate … Continue reading →
This whoopie pie recipe starts with vanilla whoopie pies that are studded with chocolate chips and surround a creamy mint filling. These little desserts are as delicious as they are fun! Mint Chocolate Chip Whoopie Pie Recipe Just for Fun My love- for St. Patrick's Day comes in waves. In my teens and 20's I pretty much ignored St. Patrick's Day. I'd arrogantly think to myself, "I'm Greek, not Irish"! I never wore green, in fact, I didn't … Continue reading →
Perfectly seasoned shrimp are nestled in crisp lettuce wraps and drizzled with a fresh tasting citrus sauce! This shrimp tacos recipe is fabulous for those busy nights where you want something fresh tasting but don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen! This shrimp tacos recipe is a time saver! When I was in my 20's, I thought I was the most organized and patient person around. I made lists and completed those lists, my house was … Continue reading →
Strawberry Pretzel Salad Bites are the perfect party food! A pretzel crust holds a creamy filling and a fresh strawberry adorns the top! Each bite is creamy, sweet and salty; the best combo! Strawberry Pretzel Salad Brings Up a Distinct Memory When I was a kid, my parents often took us to a restaurant in our local mall. It was called Hot Shoppes. It wasn't quite a buffet and it wasn't quite a diner either. The decor was very brown; it was … Continue reading →
These BBQ Chicken Nachos come together so quickly! Pantry staples combine with rotisserie chicken for a killer game day snack! Nachos are usually considered snack food. But these BBQ chipotle chicken nachos will change that. THESE nachos will make you rethink the family meal! See, I believe these are a complete meal in themselves. Everything you’d want to serve your family right here in one pan. The nachos start with a rotisserie which … Continue reading →
This rotisserie chicken salad is THE BEST! Using rotisserie chicken makes this so recipe easy, there is no reason to not have this on hand all the time. This salad is loaded with fruits and nuts but it can handle anything you throw at it! Rotisserie Chicken Salad Is The Best One of my jobs in high school was working at a Subway Sandwich shop with my friends. I had a blast working there and I'm sure the owners lost a lot of money. This was … Continue reading →
Portobello mushrooms "beef" up this easy Vegan Pot Pie! This hearty meal is loaded with veggies and topped with potatoes for a filling meal that is brimming with amazing flavor! If you were to tell my 9-year-old self that I was going to grow up loving mushrooms, I probably would have rolled my eyes at you and walked away. As a kid, mushrooms were high on my hate list. I thought they were slimy and tasted like dirt. I hated them just as … Continue reading →
This easy monkey bread recipe features biscuits coated in a lemon sugar mixture then baked until golden! The lemon glaze really adds a big citrus punch! The Best Monkey Bread Recipe I don't think a birthday goes by where someone doesn't ask for monkey bread for their birthday. Caramel Apple Monkey Bread Muffins are our usual birthday treat. Next week, my middle child, my only son, will be turning 13. I cannot believe that we will … Continue reading →
This white chocolate bark is chock-full of tropical flavors! Dried fruits, nuts, and toasted coconut give off warm and sunny vibes with each bite! White Chocolate Bark For Me When I started this blog years ago, I was under the impression I would be writing a baking blog. It took me about two weeks to realize a baking blog was never going to last. I love baking, but we couldn't and shouldn't eat that many baked goods. I switched … Continue reading →
A sweet and savory honey and garlic sauce coat every healthy bite of this vegetarian stir-fry. Fresh veggies and garbanzo beans keep this dish crisp, lean and brimming with flavor! Honey and garlic stir is healthy and satisfying I love traveling, but it wreaks havoc on my belly. I come home craving good, home-cooked food, specifically my home-cooked food. I can only eat fried food and burgers and fries for so many days. Even restaurant … Continue reading →
Pork Parmesan is the new favorite substitute for chicken Parmesan! Breaded pork chops are browned on the stove and finished in the oven. Each chop is smothered in melted cheese and homemade pasta sauce! Pork Parmesan Is Comfort Food Does anything seem more natural than running? As I kid we ran everywhere, to school, to our friend's house, to the park. Then when we got to our destination, we ran some more. We played chase and … Continue reading →