Or at least that’s how I look at it. PLUS, it’s Thursday, which pretty much means the weekend is practically here, which means diets are off and umm, it’s time for some REAL food. I mean, am I right or am I right?!? Ok, so I may be off on my reasonings just a smidgen, but sometimes you just have to live a little, put brown butter on your lobster and serve it with a side of creamy risotto....

Tuesday cookies! Can’t complain about that! To say that I’ve been working on these cookies for a while would be an understatement. I’ve had the recipe perfected since day one, but I struggled to capture their deliciousness on camera. So, unfortunately, I ended up making these far too many times. It wasn’t until my very last attempt that I figured out the one special thing my cookies needed. Not only to look amazing but to taste even better – fresh summer raspberries....

Do you visit Trader Joe’s often? If you do, have you seen their Pumpkin Blondie Brownies? Well, it’s that sweet dessert that inspired me to make these bars. To be honest, the name, Pumpkin Blondie Brownies, is what excited me most. It caught my attention and made me want to recreate the blondie brownies at home. But then I started working on them. I quickly realized that there was no way to make a pumpkin brownie blondie....

I figured that since it’s the unofficial last Friday of summer, we’d better go out with a bang… and by that I mean something chocolatey and semi-over the top. DUH. I honestly cannot believe that Labor Day is on Monday. How is summer over? It’s so crazy to me how fast time is literally just flying by. Are you guys ready for summer to be over and to welcome the crisp fall air?...

If you love cabbage rolls, but don’t love all the work involved, this quick cooking cabbage soup is for you! Baked cabbage rolls are one of those nostalgic dishes that my grandma used to make. While I love the flavors, I don’t love all the work involved. Between boiling the cabbage, making the filling, wrapping everything up and then the bake time, it can turn into an all day affair!...

It’s the coziest of the coziest and I think I could eat it daily. I know that my mom could, and I think that on this one, I am right there with her. It may be simple, but I am not sure there is much that can beat fried polenta. Oops, I mean cheesy fried polenta. Some may not call this dinner, but I totally did. Some might say that a square of fried polenta and some brussels sprouts is not balanced, and to that I say – you are crazy!...

Chettinad chicken can be enjoyed in two delightful variations: dry or with a luscious gravy. It pairs perfectly with steamed basmati rice or ghee rice. Alternatively, you can savor this spicy chicken curry with Indian flatbreads like naan or roti/chapati. I did not have much exposure to south indian chicken recipes growing up in a north indian home. However, I have taught myself a few of them over the years, since my husband is really fond of them,one of them being this chicken chettinad recipe....

I make stir fry at least once a week, my family loves chicken and asparagus stir fry, moo goo gai pan, and this simple yet satisfying chicken and green bean version. You can never go wrong with a stir fry at dinner time – they’re fresh, relatively healthy and super speedy to make. This chicken and green beans stir fry gets made constantly at my house. It’s got protein and veggies all in one place....

When I’m looking for a way to turn ordinary chicken breasts into something special, I turn to Chicken Florentine, cornflake chicken or this simple yet satisfying Chicken Milanese. Chicken is on my dinner table at least once a week, and I try to keep things interesting by experimenting with a variety of recipes that use this versatile protein. Chicken Milanese has quickly become a family favorite, and it also happens to be quick to make....

It might be a new year, but I’m still rolling out the “better than takeout” style recipes…and I am still SO EXCITED about them. In general these recipes are quick and easy to throw together and always come out delicious. And so much healthier than ordering takeout! Plus, where we live in Colorado the takeout situation is pretty much nonexistent unless you want pizza or wings. The Asian cuisine certainly isn’t anything special....

Welcome back to life after the long weekend. You all, it’s finally summertime! Well, not technically, according to the US calendar, but in most of our minds, Memorial Day weekends mark the start of summer! You know how excited I am. With summer days here, our dinner recipes need to be quick and completely no-fuss yet still delicious. It can be tricky, but I always find my summer recipes to be some of my favorites!...

With the red sauce, green pasta and white burrata cheese?? I know, I know, could I be anymore childish. Probably not, but December is the one month out of the year that you can really see the child in me. Sorry, can’t help it. Anyway, let me just tell you about this pasta. It’s hands down one of my favorite cozy, wintery pasta recipes. It’s easy to make, pleasing to the eye and totally delicious....

One of the many things that I love so much about September is apple season. I know there’s also a lot of talk about pumpkin, but I like to focus on all things apple, at least for most of September. And while I know that it is also pear season, if I am being honest, I much prefer apples to pears. My point is that September apples are simply the best…how could I not share delicious new apple recipes....

Is there anything better than a warm & comforting bowl of soup to lift up your spirit on a cold winter day? I guess not. It has been ages since I posted a soup recipe here and it is only apt that I get to share this delicious creamy corn chowder during the coldest day in my part of the world. I tasted corn chowder for the first time at my sister’s place when I visited her in the states a couple of years ago and ever since, I had this creamy cheesy vegetarian corn chowder on my to-do list....

I have the perfect Sunday lunch wrap today! Tandoori chickpea wraps…with kale slaw…and coconut honey lime drizzle. Because you know those are all my kind of ingredients. Yes, yes, YES. I rarely make wraps, but something inspired me to make this veggie heavy, Indian inspired, wrap and I’m quite happy about it. If you’re a vegetarian, or even vegan, this is YOUR recipe. So much flavor has been packed into one wrap....

Do you know something? I really do LOVE sharing recipes with you all. I get to be excited about sharing a quick dinner or a sweet dessert with you all every day. But some recipes have a really special feel to them, and today is one of those recipes. It’s such a fun feeling! Reminds me why I do this every day. This zucchini bread has me so excited, it’s such a GOOD recipe and one that we can all really enjoy....

It’s crazy that we’re already entering the second half of July. After a weekend spent in Cleveland, I quickly realized that we are somehow deep into summer. The produce in the Midwest is thriving, and a quick trip to Whole Foods proved that. For me, this is such a fun time of year to cook in the kitchen. The variety of tomatoes, squashes, peppers, and fruits the season has to offer makes my produce options endless!...

I love a good salad, and sometimes the best salads don’t even involve lettuce. When I’m looking for a way to get my veggies in, I turn to orzo salad, chickpea salad and this fabulous farro salad. I love looking for new ways to get my veggies in, and this farro salad is a real winner. It’s a blend of fresh veggies, chickpeas, feta cheese and olives, all tossed in the most delicious homemade vinaigrette....

When the weather is nice I fire up the grill and make some marinated salmon, chicken tenders, or this fabulous and easy flank steak. This marinade will work on all cuts of steak, so feel free to get creative! I love a tender and juicy grilled steak, and one of the best ways to add flavor to your meat is with a marinade. This flank steak marinade takes just 5 minutes to put together, yet imparts so much flavor....

It’s hard to beat a Reese’s peanut butter cup. They’ve always been my favorite candy, and honestly, one of the only candies I’d ever eat as a kid. I’ve said this before, but I wasn’t a “junk” food eater as kid. I was always the one at the table eating her vegetables. But like almost everyone else in the world, I was a sucker for a chocolate peanut butter cup....