It’s getting bad. I mean the addiction, not the fruit. The fruit is getting better and better. There is a slight chance this may be the only post not containing, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, mangos, peaches, nectarines……. I could go on, but I won’t. It’s Monday and I really don’t want to bore you to tears. Oh fudge. Avocado, it’s a fruit. I have an addiction with those too, except that’s pretty much been going on since I started blogging....

I realize that’s a really odd way to start out this post, but man I just have to be honest, taking photos of beef is not really my thing. Occasionally, I luck out and all goes well, but I swear if I never have to take another photo of beef again I’d be real happy. For all of you out there who think I don’t still sometimes struggle with my photography, I do, I do!...

And I have yet to actually make a single cookie this December. Sure, I have made a lot of treats, but ZERO cookies. I made Sugar Cookie Cupcakes, Gingerbread Boy Granola, Potato Chip Fudge, Hot Chocolate French Toast and Dark Chocolate Coffee Bark, but no actual cookies. I did make these crazy easy Idiot Proof Chocolate Covered Pretzel Nutella Turtle cookies, but those were back in November. Gosh, it feels like that was yesterday!...

We’re so close to summer! I know everyone’s excitement is building, with Memorial Day just one week from today. We’re making summer plans, searching for new recipes, and getting excited for what’s to come! I knew these skewers would be wonderful for this week. Now that the weather is turning to summery temperatures, they’re great for throwing on the grill. If you’re planning any kind of Memorial Day party, I highly recommend making these!...

Above all, this is up there with some of my top most-loved recipes to date. We absolutely adore this orange ginger chicken! I mentioned this in my Sunday post, but only my brothers, Kai and Red, and Red’s girlfriend, Hailey, were here in Colorado last week. The rest of the family went back to their daily lives. So last week was special with just those three here. I was finally able to make them all the foods they love....

This is crazy, but it’s been six years since my family and I traveled to South Korea for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Some of you may not have followed back then, but it was such a special trip. I’m so grateful for those memories. And even more grateful that I was able to experience them with my family. I’d never miss watching my brother compete at the Olympics (here’s one of my recaps if you’re interested)!...

And when I say omelets, I mean like a really GOOD omelet. One with the yolks, some butter, herbs and cheese. YUM. Backyard chicken eggs, fresh herbs, a little butter, a lot of cheese, a perfectly ripe avocado, crispy bacon, charred corn and a little arugula. Totally California style, right? Simple, fresh and light, but not boring. Colorful, but not crazy… and um, so freaking good. Perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner....

Whether you’re looking to celebrate the Irish holiday or simply want a hearty yet easy meal, this crock pot corned beef is a great choice. Complete your holiday meal with a loaf of Irish soda bread and a Shamrock Shake for dessert! Slow Cooker Corned Beef Ingredients To make slow cooker corned beef and cabbage you will need a corned beef brisket, carrots, yellow potatoes, green cabbage, butter, garlic, parsley, salt and black pepper....

Whenever we go to Jamba Juice, my kids order the Strawberries Wild smoothie. This is my copycat version that’s simple to make and will same you a lot of money by skipping the smoothie shop. Making a deliciously flavored smoothie is one of my favorite ways to fend off the heat during a hot summer day. I whipped up this strawberry banana smoothie and fell in love with it so I just had to share it....

We love Mexican food recipes, and some of my family’s favorites include tacos al pastor and chicken enchilada casserole. When I’m looking to mix things up a bit, I serve these stuffed poblano peppers for a unique and unexpected dinner with tons of flavor. Stuffed bell peppers are a classic dish that never goes out of style, but this zesty Mexican version kicks things up a notch. These poblano peppers are filled with a savory blend of meat, rice, beans and cheese for an easy yet satisfying meal....

With the start of summer 2022 just days away I’m in full-on summer cooking mode and really loving the recipes I’m working on! And this salad is a real highlight. So many yummy flavors, textures, and colors in this quick-to-make dinner salad. My motto this summer is super flavorful dinners that have a lot happening, but don’t require too much time in the kitchen or too much cooking. It’s kind of a tricky recipe formula to figure out....

The calendar says it’s October fifteenth. The weather says it’s December fifteenth. Well, at least where I live. I hear it was seventy in Cleveland yesterday. Actually, I even got to see how summery and warm Cleveland looked yesterday. I was sent a video of my eldest brother on his drive home from work in his new ride. It’s a beat up old pick-up that he stole from my cousin and then finally just bought it from my uncle when his 1980’s Mercedes bit the dust....

My family loves a comfort food dinner, they’re always requesting crockpot meatloaf, Instant Pot pot roast, turkey casserole, beef noodle casserole, chicken and rice casserole and this festive taco casserole. You can never go wrong with tacos! I love to do taco night for dinner, but sometimes when I’m in a hurry, I just layer all the ingredients in a dish and bake them together, which is how this taco casserole came to be....

I am also sharing oven, tawa (stove top), and grill methods to cook paneer tikka later in this post. Are you ready to savor mouthwatering paneer tikka prepared effortlessly each and every time? A huge party favorite, these vegetable & paneer skewers are colorful to look at and a must for my parties or get togethers. This achari paneer tikka recipe is my another go to when I am entertaining....

And guys, I am not even talking about the greasy fried wings that get tossed in butter and hot sauce. I know, I know, what?!? I am talking Thai wings with a fruity, tropical, spicy pineapple salsa. It kind has me written all over it. PLUS, I am totally digging the Thai flavors, they feel semi-light and so refreshing. AND that salsa, even though it’s cold it makes me feel all warm…....

The 50 Most Popular Fall Recipes It’s that time of year! I’ve written this post every year now since 2019. It’s been a really fun way to look back through all the autumn recipes and bring them back to life. Even though the summer flew by, I’m excited the cozy season is back and looking forward to the months ahead. Fall is so special, with so much to look forward to, from Halloween, to Thanksgiving, to Christmas....

So you guys? Have you ever tried to come up with a name for a recipe before? My guess is that for most of you the answer is probably no…since you don’t spend 24/7 developing new recipes. Let me let you in on a little behind the scenes info, coming up with recipe titles can be hard. Honestly, I’ve been working on this recipe title for probably over an hour now....

We eat Italian food at least once a week in my house. Some of our favorites include calzones, baked chicken parmesan, and these easy and versatile Italian meatballs. You can never go wrong with homemade Italian meatballs for dinner, this dish is comfort food at its finest! My version of this classic dish is baked instead of pan fried, which means less work without sacrificing on taste. How do you make Italian meatballs?...

When the holidays roll around, I find myself in the kitchen whipping up plenty of festive Christmas recipes including Italian cookies, Oreo stuffed cookies, eggnog cookies, Nutella cookies and these beautiful little thumbprint cookies. Thumbprint cookies are a classic for good reason – they’re simple yet look so impressive, and they couldn’t be any easier to make! You can customize your cookies by adding any number of fillings and coatings for a sweet treat that’s delicious any time of the year....

Pappu is one of my most favorite and the best comfort foods. When I am felling down or not so well, all I need is a small cup of Mudda Pappu – it is one of the simplest yet most comforting and tastiest foods available. Making Mudda Pappu is quite simple. Cook Toor/Tuvar dal in a pressure cooker with enough water for 3 whistles. Add salt to taste and viola!...