This amazing chocolate pound cake was inspired by a recipe from Food Network magazine. Their version was lacking in that deep, dark, fudgy chocolate flavor I really crave. Plus, theirs had TONS of butter and gluten, which are unfortunately incompatible with my picky system. That was my jumping off point for this thoroughly decadent chocolate…
I have loved this Summer Salad combination for as long as I can remember. Only recently did I decide to take this salad to the next level and make my own Poppy Seed Dressing and Spiced Sugar Pecans. And goodness gracious, this is now the ultimate lunch or dinner side. I think you’ll agree with…
Salad dressing is often overlooked and yet, this is where our salads gain so much amazing flavor and nutrition! Lightly sweetened and full of poppy seeds, this recipe packs a real punch, while keeping your salad from those weird ingredients found in store bought dressings. Simply healthy ingredients Vegetable or Canola Oil – I like…
Do you stand in front of your pantry every afternoon searching for the perfect snack? These spiced sugar pecans has made that afternoon hankering so much simpler! I always get peckish around 3:00. And dinner feels like an eternity away at that point, so I was finding myself standing in front of the pantry just…
When you’ve hit that 2pm slump and you’re craving an amazing coffee pick-me-up-off-the-floor drink, but you don’t want to wake the kids from their nap (because they’re FINALLY quiet), and you don’t want to spend the extra money or take in tons of calories, this recipe comes to the rescue. I love this little moment…
When you make salsa, do you fall into a rut? Tomatoes. Check. Garlic. Check. Cilantro, lime, onion. Check check check. I’m here to offer you a way to climb out of the rut and jump into a can of pickled serrano peppers (I could probably swim in these for real). Sweet, spicy, vinegar-y and a…
These banana muffins have the perfect amount of sweetness without the refined sugar, so you and your family can enjoy them every morning! I love to make a batch of these for me and the kids at the beginning of the week. They’re the perfect, “whoops-we-slept-in-and-now-we’re-going-to-be-late-for-school-so-let’s-eat-breakfast-in-the-car” breakfast for everyone. Banana Muffins make the best grab-and-go-breakfast…
I have tried a LOT of pizza dough recipes, and this is the one that beats them all! Not only is it quick and easy with no rise time, but it is literally the most delicious and no-fail pizza dough you’ve ever tasted! Invest in a pizza stone There are a few kitchen “extras” that…
Have you ever made blackened chicken? It’s amazing! And so simple to whip up using spices you already have on hand. I love it with some wild rice and baked brussels sprouts. Makes for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I, like so many others before me, used to be a server in college. When…
These Korean BBQ Tacos have become a new staple in our house. Because they’re completely make-ahead friendly, I can prep everything the day before or even a few days before and then just heat and serve. Since we do tacos almost every Tuesday, this have become a fun way to mix it up! Korean BBQ…
I make this Focaccia bread often. It’s cheap and quick to make (really those are my priorities in life), and it goes great with every kind of meal—Italian, Greek, American or in can take your sandwich up to the next level. It’s ahhhhhmazing dipped in olive oil and vinegar as an easy appetizer too! Completely…
This Yellow Cake Mix Coffee Cake is another easy winner for a quick breakfast or dessert! I really love recipes that start with a cake mix because it saves me time AND mess. And this breakfast cake has that perfectly soft cake layer topped with a sweet, nutty crumble. Coffee cake perfection! My Favorite Cake…
