A colorful recipe for a Monday in January! Here’s the thing, I’m definitely still loving these cozy winter snow days. I’ve yet to start craving any kind of tropical vacation. But I’m not worried. I know the desire for warmer weather will come in a few weeks once I really get tired of being cold. I have my eyes set on a Turks and Caicos vacation this year, but maybe closer to March....

I say this with possibly every new cocktail I share, but this deep, dark, spooky Moscow mule is one of my favorites to date. It’s quite unique with an added splash of Chambord, as well as fig jam (or use apple butter). These simple additions create the yummiest version of a mule. I’m so in love with the flavors. I also added slices of candied ginger for double the amount of gingery spice....

Oh, this cake! You guys, I do know I say this very often, but I am really so excited about this one. When I set out to make this, I was not sure it would really work. I was very worried it could require multiple rounds of testing, and even then, not end up working. But to my surprise, everything worked almost perfectly the first time around. That almost never happens with baking recipes, but I was so happy it did!...

This bacon and egg casserole is so quick to put together and feeds a crowd, it’s great for Christmas morning or lazy Saturday. Serve it with other breakfast recipes such as winter fruit salad, sticky buns or a frozen fruit smoothie. I am most definitely a savory breakfast person. As delicious as french toast and doughnuts are, they just don’t keep me satisfied for very long. I almost always have eggs for breakfast, and this easy breakfast casserole with bacon is the perfect way to feed an egg loving crowd!...

A good coleslaw type salad is a must-have for any gathering. I typically make Mexican coleslaw or this fresh and colorful broccoli slaw. Have you ever tried broccoli slaw before? You can find it in the produce area in the bagged vegetable section. Broccoli slaw is essentially shredded broccoli stems that are combined with cabbage and sometimes carrots. I actually prefer broccoli shreds over regular cabbage coleslaw because it doesn’t get soggy when coated in dressing....

When I was a kid, my parents had this agreement. It was simple: Dad would make dinner, and Mom would make dessert. I’ve heard stories that when my three older brothers were kids, my mom would make dinner, but I don’t recall those days. On the occasion that my mom would make dinner, it was often a roasted chicken. She’d really go all out and create the perfect cozy meal of roasted chicken, a side of rice, homemade bread (made in her very old school bread machine), and then her overly buttery, brown sugar roasted acorn squash....

And here I am, back with another layer cake, simply because they make me happy and I needed a happy cake in my life this week. You do too. Trust me on that. Just like flowers, pretty (and delicious) food has a way of being able to completely turn my day around. It’s maybe kind of cheesy to admit, but I have a love of beautiful things. And when they happen to be incredibly delicious beautiful things?...

Looking for something a little different for dinner tonight? This Cajun shrimp pasta is a must-try, it’s quick, flavorful and tastes like it came from a restaurant. Pasta is always a hit at my house and this Cajun shrimp and sausage pasta is no exception. Fresh veggies, succulent shrimp and smoked sausage served over a creamy pasta – all of my favorite things! This pasta is super easy to make, and mild enough that the whole family can enjoy it....

I can totally handle that!! Especially a pasta like this. One with basil, grilled corn, charred tomatoes and a big ball of burrata. Yes, I am definitely OK with that. It’s basically summertime on a plate! I know summer is still more than a month out, but I think it’s pretty clear that summer is the season I am craving. I am DONE with the snow, ready for warmth and ready for relatively lighter meals....

aka…the perfect Thursday night football meal!! I guess this might technically be an appetizer, but over here, this Cheesy Buffalo Chicken French Bread was served as dinner, and not gonna lie, it was by far one of my family’s favorites that I’ve made in the last few months. Seems so, like simple, but my family loves, loves, loves anything with buffalo sauce. Way back in the day…ok, like three or four years ago, I was making buffalo chicken for the family at least once a week....

To make it, boneless chicken is marinated in spices, yogurt, ginger and garlic,then deep fried to crispy before being quickly tossed with curry leaves and chilies. This indian chicken recipe is packed with spicy, tangy and super delicious south indian flavors! Perfect with drinks, as a chicken starter or a side dish with rice or flatbreads. Having spent over four years of his student life in IIT Madras, my husband is a huge fan of south indian flavors....

If you love classic chicken parmesan, you’ll adore this simple yet satisfying baked pasta dish. This versatile recipe can be made in advance and is easy to double or triple to feed a crowd. Pasta is one of those foods that always hits the spot, don’t you think? This chicken parmesan pasta is total comfort food that’s quick to make with familiar flavors that both kids and adults love....

And also because it’s Fat Tuesday, so chocolate today is most definitely a must. But that’s not really the reason I made fortune cookies. It’s totally because I wanted to write my own fortunes and then pretend like they’d really come true. Yeah, right. Ok, ok, the real, real reason? Well I don’t know if you know this, but the Chinese New Year is Thursday. Normally I don’t pay a lot of attention to this, but this year I just felt like partaking in the celebration....

Guys…the holiday baking season is here!! I am so excited to share all my favorite baking recipes with you this season. I have so many good things planned, but today’s recipe is extra special and awesome! Not only is it delicious, but I am SO super excited to announce that I have partnered with Cake In a Crate and Bob’s Red Mill to create a special holiday baking kit that you can all buy and use for your own holiday gifts!...

Looking for an easy and unique offering for your next holiday party? This cookie dough dip is sure to be a huge hit! There are many things I love about the holidays, and one of them is all the fun and festive food. I find myself spending more time in the kitchen than ever before this time of the year, and while it’s generally a good thing, sometimes I don’t have the time or energy to spend 2 hours on a complicated creation....

Before my family moved to Colorado, every Christmas Eve ( and I mean every Christmas Eve. My mom has done this as long as I can remember) my mom would have a huge party for my dad’s side of the family. This meant around 25-30 people on the night before Christmas morning with 6 kids running around full of excitement. Oh and the thing about my mom is that she is NEVER on time!...

The first official Christmas drink! Well, I mean, I’ve basically been sharing them since the beginning of November. But with Christmas now in full swing, I can really go all out! Funnily, I shot this back in early November. It turned out so Christmasy that I saved it for today! So I’m very eager to share this recipe! The idea Came from my brother’s girlfriend Cait. She had this drink at a Mexican restaurant in San Diego, sent me a photo, and said I had to recreate it....

Sweet potato noodles!!! I mean, sweet potato noodle carbonara, how fun is that? Sweet potatoes cut into noodles + carbonara? I am SOO into it. I mean, I like my zucchini noodles, but let’s be completely honest, they can get a little boring if you have them too often. Plus, you all know that whenever I eat zucchini noodles, the other half of my bowl is totally real deal pasta....

First of all, you all know how much I love crepes. I have perfected the art of making crepes and am trying to use them in every way possible way. So far that includes this Italian Spinach and Crepe Manicotti, these Spinach Artichoke and Brie crepes with Sweet Honey Sauce and these Brown Butter Crepe Ice Cream Tacos. And trust me, I am just getting started. I have another crepe recipe coming at you guys soonish....

It’s soup season! We’ve had some seriously cold temperatures, single digit, temps this week. It’s COLD. I made this over the weekend, and it was so perfect. It really hit the spot. All of my brothers were in town. And even though they claim not to enjoy soup, they said the taste was awesome. They loved that it was a bit spicy yet creamy and cheesy too. With the broth being a bit thicker, it makes the soup a little heartier....