Recipes

Grilled Balsamic Chicken

Last night I decided to make one of my feel-good, quick and easy, go-to recipes: grilled balsamic chicken. I know I tend to say every recipe is easy--but that's just how I roll! READ MORE...

Steak. It's what's for dinner!

So yesterday was a fantastic day-- my new Le Creuset grill pan came in the mail! I know that doesn't sound very exciting, but I was absolutely thrilled! It came just in time for dinner, so of course, I had to grill some steaks! READ MORE...

Ghormeh Sabzi

I'm taking it back to my roots for this dinner recipe with a traditional Persian dish called Ghormeh Sabzi... READ MORE...

Brazilian Coconut Shrimp Stew

Oi gente! Brazilians definitely have a flair for bold, fresh cuisine, and today I'm going to share with you one of my favorites! READ MORE...

Not your mama's stroganoff...

Forget everything you think you know about stroganoff. This is not your mama's stroganoff!This is French Onion Stroganoff, and it is delicious! READ MORE...

Chicken Piccata & Pasta in a Lemon Caper Sauce

This meal truly speaks for itself. Fancy and uncomplicated, rich and filling. The fact that it takes about half an hour from skillet to table is a major plus for me! Definitely one of my personal favorites! READ MORE...

Homemade Artisan Bread

Few things in this world smell as good as freshly baked bread. It's a lot of work, but well worth it in my opinion! The best thing about making your own bread (besides the wonderful aroma that will fill your entire house), is that it's completely customizable. READ MORE...

Light Lasagna Soup

Light Lasagna Soup is a family favorite. It's one of those meals that I can put on the table and no one complains. Hearty enough for Dad, tasty enough for Emma, and healthy enough for Mom.
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Thai Chicken Breasts

...because some nights you just don't feel like driving around looking for a decent Thai restaurant... & because sometimes, as much as I love her, eating out with a toddler is more work than it's worth! READ MORE...

Homemade Barbacoa

Mmmm, Barbacoa... So tasty, and so difficult to find pre-made-- unless you go to Chipotle, of course. No worries, I can teach you how to make your own! READ MORE...

The best chocolate chip cookies you've ever had in your entire life...

Yes, the name of my blog post for today is 'The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies You've Ever Had In Your Entire Life'.  I was going to add '... That Used To Be A Secret, But No Longer Will Be After I Share This Recipe', but it would have exceed the allowed character limit. READ MORE...