I love egg rolls, whether it’s a traditional homemade egg roll or a Philly cheesesteak egg roll. Egg rolls are the perfect hand held food, and this southwestern version is no exception! Southwestern Egg Rolls Ingredients To make southwestern egg rolls you will need diced bell pepper, corn kernels, black beans, sliced green onions, minced jalapeno pepper, frozen spinach, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, cooked chicken breast, salt, chili powder, black pepper, cumin, egg roll wrappers and oil....

We’re more than halfway through the month of April, and I’m so excited to share all these fresh spring recipes. We had a lot of snow and chilly days over the weekend, so fresh recipes are top of mind. I’m craving those springtime days and blooming flowers. I’ve been waiting to share this salmon until today. It’s such a wonderful sheet-pan dinner that comes together simply and with only the freshest spring ingredients!...

When I shared this creamy lobster pasta and told you that it was for the guys to make their girls this weekend? Yeah, well today we are talking about the meal that every girl, Valentine’s Day or not, should be making their guy. Now some of you may be totally appalled that I actually think a girl should be cooking a guy a steak, I know there are some serious feminists out there, BUT just hear me out....

Onam is just around the corner and the entire blog world that I know of are making Onam Sadya recipes. I dream of cooking up an elaborate Onasadya every year, not to do anything much. My love for God’s own country and kerala cuisine is not unknown to the regular readers. This year too, I let the opportunity slip by and have not made any sadya recipes. But I do have a refreshing tea recipe from Malabar Coast – Sulaimani Tea!...

When I’m looking for a fresh and light salad that won’t weigh me down, I make Israeli salad, quinoa salad and this classic tabbouleh (also known as tabouli!). My local Mediterranean restaurant makes the most delicious platter with hummus, tabbouleh, baba ghanoush, spanakopita, olives and many other delicious specialties. I wanted to make these delicious appetizers at home. I researched and taste tested in the kitchen to develop my favorite versions of these recipes....

You’ve probably guessed by now, but for whatever reason I am into baking at the moment. All summer long I’ve been baking up fresh fruit desserts (hello to this blueberry buckle, this peach cake, these raspberry bars, and this galette). But with school starting up again this week (Asher’s first day is Thursday), and feelings of fall beginning to settle in, I’m left craving some more classic recipes that remind me of being a kid....

Also known as the Caesar Salad with color and flavor! Because you guys know…I do not do boring salads. For me, summer salads should be loaded to the brim with fresh produce, and this Caesar is just that. Loaded to the brim with flavor, color, and texture. OK, but before I tell you all about this salad, can I give you a little background story on why I decided to create a vegan Caesar?...

I love to recreate my favorite Mediterranean dishes at home such as falafel, tabbouleh, baba ganoush and this refreshing cucumber yogurt sauce. I like to serve this sauce with pita bread as an appetizer, or pair it with grilled chicken or lamb as a main course. Whenever I go to my local Greek restaurant, I order a side of tzatziki sauce. This cool and creamy condiment is a great dipping sauce for meats, vegetables, potatoes, bread and more....

Flan is a classic dessert, and this dairy free version is so good you’ll never miss the milk! I grew up eating flan pretty regularly – my mom used to make it as a way to use up leftover eggs. This vanilla almond flan is a more modern take on the classic dessert. I’ve made a few changes that I think make it even better than the original! Looking for more great dessert ideas?...

Finally, right? I am SO ready. Good weather from here on out, right? Yeah, right, No, but get this, it is actually sunny today… and not snowing. Yes, yes, yes!! Last year it was a full on blizzard as I recall. I am kind of hoping that this year, since we have so much snow that it’s insane, that spring will be sunny and maybe not freezing. But I would take just sunny because when the sun is out around here, it just feels warm....

First…can we talk about birthdays? Do you guys like your birthday? I mean do you look forward to this day? Do you like to celebrate it with a party or dinner out? Do you like the attention being all on you? Receiving gifts and cards and having people do things for you that they would not normally do? I am a birthday well…hater. Yes, I really do not like my birthday....

And just like that the weekend is already over. Not sure about you guys, but I’m feeling ready for the new week ahead. We have so much coming up and I can’t wait to dive into another full week. Anyone else as excited as me or am I the only freak who loves a good Monday? We spent the weekend picking fresh herbs, tending to cherry tomato plants, filming new videos, making skillet pasta, and baking peach shortcakes....

Sharing our 25 Most Popular Mexican Recipes today to help you find the perfect taco, salsa, and/or margarita. This list has everything from my favorite crispy tacos (crispy chicken tinga tacos are the best) to everyone’s favorite Mexican street corn dip, homemade flour tortillas, plus my Frozen Aperol Peach Margarita and everything in between. If you’re looking for the perfect Mexican-inspired recipe to serve, you’ll surely find it here. So many DELICIOUS recipes that everyone loves!...

These healthy recipes are filled with plenty of protein and vegetables to keep you on track with your diet plan. Most New Year’s resolutions center around eating healthier and making better decisions concerning our health in general. But what is a resolution? It’s just a promise to yourself. So why can’t we make a resolution any time of the year? In the spirit of all-year resolutions, I collected some of my favorite healthy recipes to get you started....

You guys have heard the stories about my dad’s (sometimes twice) weekly chicken and rice dinners many times over. But his other staple? Steak and rice. It was the easiest, quickest meal that my dad could get on the dinner table. Both my brothers and mom loved it so much. To this day, steak and rice (ok or steak and potatoes), is their go-to. Stayin true to their midwest roots I guess....

There are very few recipes I turn to time and time again. But these fun, slightly sweet yet still savory, pastry swirls have been my go-to Thanksgiving appetizer for years now. It’s not all that often that I repeat recipes in my kitchen, but when it comes to holiday recipes, I LOVE tradition more than anything. Some of you might recognize these from way, way back when. And for some of you, this might be a brand new recipe....

I did, I did, and you know what, it’s a pretty awesome way to make an easy dessert. Plus, who knew the crockpot could be used for sweet recipes too? I mean, here I am making short ribs ‘n’ things, when I could also be making chocolate. Yes, please! Photo: candy bar mixture in crockpot before cooking has begun. Photo: candy bar mixture in crockpot after cooking. Photo: candy bar mixture pressed into pan....

Hey, hi! Happy first FRIDAY of November! I actually cannot believe it’s the first Friday of November, I only wait for this time to come around ALL YEAR long, so to say that I am a tad bit excited would an understatement. I mean, for one we have these cinnamon rolls to talk about, and two, it’s officially time to start talking holiday food! Umm, yess! And I could not think of a better way to end the first Friday of November than with fluffy, gooey and buttery apple cinnamon rolls!...

Well, it’s not really a calzone, but that is what I am comparing it to. A Gozleme is actually a turkish flatbread, that’s made of hand rolled dough and brushed with butter (I used olive oil), filled with different savory toppings and cooked over a griddle (I used my trusty Stuab cast iron skillet). I looked up the meaning of Gozleme and found that goz is Turkish for eye. As the flatbread cooks, you will see little brown spots begin to appear, apparently these are the “eyes”....

I can’t get enough of fresh salad recipes during the warmer weather months. Some of my favorites include a main course grilled chicken salad, classic cucumber tomato salad and refreshing avocado corn salad. In my opinion, there’s nothing better than fresh corn on the cob. It’s great when grilled, boiled or served in a salad. This avocado corn salad has the perfect blend of flavors and textures, and also happens to be quite easy to make....