You might not guess it, but this is the recipe I’m most excited to share this week. I don’t often share such simple salads that are more of a side than a main. But I wanted to have a salad to recommend to enjoy with other recipes, like yesterday’s zucchini pasta! This is the perfect salad to accompany that dish. I make this for dinner parties, picnics, and oftentimes throughout the week....

I know that’s saying kind of a lot, but honestly, these are really good. So much flavor, so many textures, and actually pretty good for us too, for real. Instead of breading and frying the shrimp, like in a traditional po boy, I seared them in a skillet with lots of spices and a little olive oil. Sure, they’re not breaded and fried, but I swear all the favor is still there and I actually think I prefer the shrimp minus the bread....

And to be honest, I am not even one hundred percent sure how I feel about this salad. I mean, it is delicious in every way possible, but cheeseburger in a salad? I am thinking it is one of those things that is so wrong it is right. This meal came to be for one reason only. I needed some green in my life and the boys needed some meat....

My family adores all Mexican inspired food, including Chipotle chicken, vegetarian fajitas, and this hearty Mexican casserole. You can never go wrong with a casserole, especially when it’s loaded with plenty of meat, tortillas and cheese! This Mexican casserole is a huge hit with both kids and adults, and is great for feeding a crowd. Mexican Casserole Ingredients This casserole consists of easy to locate ingredients including ground beef, tortillas, taco seasoning, vegetables, cheese and enchilada sauce....

Idli is one of my comfort foods and there cannot be a healthier breakfast than this. What’s not to love about an idli?! It is healthy – even with rice and lentils – power house of essential carbs and proteins, steamed without a drop of oil, easy on the stomach but at the same time, perfectly filling – it is one of the best breakfast options in the whole world....

Because um, we get to eat with our hands. And dunk cinnamon french toast waffles into syrup. Yes, I am so serious. It is awesome. No really, it’s just down right awesome. I am still freaking out over these. I love them. Originally, I wanted to make homemade french toast sticks. You know like the ones we all use to eat growing up before school. Just pop um in the microwave and done....

And what better day than Monday for Italian, right? It’s gonna put you in a good mood. Trust me. WATCH THE HOW-TO VIDEO: Actually, I’ve been kind of in an Italian mood lately. I’m thinking you’ll be seeing more Italian later this week, hope you are cool with that. So have I told you guys about my dad yet? I mean I know I have talked about him, but have I also told you how amazing he is?...

I mean, it’s not the coldest it’s ever been or anything, but it’s cold. We have snow on the ground and it’s currently 6 degrees out. Since this week is all about cozy foods, spending time with family and friends, relaxing and preparing to welcome in the New Year, I thought it would be the perfect time to share a little round-up of my favorite winter crockpot recipes. I adore using my crockpot all-year round, but it is especially nice during the holidays when things are crazy and I’m busy, off doing stuff all day long....

Whoa, are you excited? I’m excited…and not for the game… for the food! In fact, I only found out yesterday that the Broncos were in the Super Bowl. I know, I know, I am such a bad Coloradoan…but it’s cool cause I will always be a Cleveland girl at heart. Go BROWNS!! Never go against your roots…even if they may stink…cough, cough, mother (now a converted Broncos fan). Anyway, today I wanted to share my top 14 favorite Super Bowl recipes!...

Every time I go to Olive Garden I order the soup, salad and breadsticks. I just can’t get enough of their minestrone soup, it’s my favorite! This homemade version is easy to whip up and is a great way to get the family to eat their veggies. Serve your soup with garlic knots for a complete meal. Every time I go to Olive Garden, I have to get the minestrone soup....

And just like that, I am home. After only a week of traveling, I’m beyond happy to be home. I will say that the warmer temperatures were, of course, nice, but nothing beats sleeping in your own bed, homemade meals, and not feeling like I need to wash every inch of my body…every single time I touch anything. Yes. It’s good to be home. My flight got in late last night....

Tuesday night coconut shrimp anyone? I’m feeling like we could use a fun, low key style recipe to livin’ up the week. Enter this coconut shrimp. We might not be relaxing on an Island, but we can pretend and at least have a fun dinner…right? I’ve been wanting to post a good coconut shrimp recipe for a while now. Ever since our last family vacation to the Caribbean a few years back....

It is an easy & quick paneer dish using the homemade hot garlic sauce that I shared last week. However, in case you want to use off the shelf condiments, I am sharing alternative way as well to make the hot garlic sauce. Soft and crispy air fried chunks of paneer in a fiery & garlicky sauce - yes please! This dish goes well with fried rice, noodles or if you make it thickish, you can serve it for appetizer course as well....

This post is sponsored by Land O’Lakes. What is it about sweet summer that always brings back my favorite childhood memories? For whatever reason, the summer season inspires me to recreate the foods I enjoyed as a kid. Chicken fingers by the pool, my Nonnie’s ice cream cake, simple lemon butter pasta, and today? Homemade ice cream bars…but all done up with a few layers of my favorite sweets…crinkle top brownies, rich vanilla ice cream, creamy peanut butter, and chocolate....

It’s a ravioli kind of Tuesday! Welcome back guys! Hope you all had a fun long weekend and July 4th! I will hopefully have made it to Mexico by the time you all read this. Though I’m currently sitting on the studio floor typing this up on Sunday night in prep for a day of travel tomorrow…. But, I’m envisioning today, when I’ll be hanging with Asher by the pool in the Mexican sun....

Poondu (in Tamil) or Garlic is one of my favorites. If you look at a number of recipes on this blog, garlic would have found its way. I love the flavour and taste of garlic that I add it at every chance I get. Needless to say, today’s recipe is my personal favorite. Poondu Kuzhambu or a gravy made using garlic. It tastes so good, what with the tanginess of the tamarind and the flavour of garlic, I can finish off a bowl of rice with this kuzhambu....

It’s that time of the year for all things pumpkin! My family loves pumpkin pancakes, homemade pumpkin pie, pumpkin cake, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, pumpkin gooey butter cake, and of course these pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting. Pumpkin Bar Ingredients To make this pumpkin bars recipe, you will need all purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla extract, eggs, vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, butter, cream cheese and powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)....

I thought these raspberry fools were kind of perfect for today. I mean, I’m not playing any pranks, but the name was fun, so I went with it! If you’re unfamiliar with a fool, it’s a REALLY simple dessert, consisting of fresh fruits and cream. Honestly couldn’t be any simpler. In fact, it’s so simple that I hesitated to even post it…yes, this recipe is that easy. But then after much deliberation I finally decided to just go with it....

This raspberry sauce is thick, glossy and packed with raspberry flavor. Serve it over a bowl of ice cream, layer it between pound cake cubes to make a trifle, or pour some over your morning oatmeal. It is one of my favorite berry desserts along with berry chantilly cake, blueberry shortcake and strawberry lemon cake. Raspberry Sauce Ingredients When you make this raspberry sauce you will need frozen raspberries, sugar, seedless raspberry jam, cornstarch and water....

So, I know it’s “healthy January” and all, but I think every week deserves a good bowl of pasta. And let’s be honest, all the broccoli keeps the bowl colorful and on the healthy side, you know what I mean? The truth is, I’ve found this year’s healthy January to be a little trickier than in year’s pasta. I don’t know if it’s the cold, grey winter days we’ve had this past week or the fact that we’re at home right now with very few plans....