More basil. And corn. And tomatoes. It’s a shocker I did not throw some avocados on top too. I would have, but…. I ran out. And since I am trying to use up the food we have in the fridge, the grocery store is not an option. Plus, it’s forty-five minutes away, remember? These awesome little pizzas just kind of happened the other day. See, I am headed out of Oregon and back to Colorado tomorrow....
Meatballs are something I make a lot these days. Which is kind of funny since just a couple of years ago I really hated making and photographing meatballs. They’re not the prettiest subject, you know? But one of my oldest brother Creighton’s favorite foods is a really good meatball. It can be Italian, dressed up in an Asian sauce, or tossed with buffalo sauce. As long as they’re done well, he loves them all....
Who’s ready to celebrate with these lava cakes? Ahh, me. duh. I may be single on Valentine’s day, but you know I am totally cool with it. Single, loving life and loving the fact that I have every excuse to make these easy lava cakes today. Any of you with me or what? Did I mention not only is their warm chocolate oozing out, but peanut butter too? Because there is....
Well, would you look at that, I finally have a peach recipe for you guys. And even though this cake took me a while to create, I couldn’t be happier or more excited. This cake is without a doubt one of my favorite ways to bake with peaches. It is DELICIOUS…and super simple. And just the kind of cake we’re looking for in this first full weekend of August. Again, so excited....
When I’m looking for an easy dinner I know that the whole family will love, I turn to my slow cooker for savory soups and main course options. I regularly make slow cooker chicken marsala, slow cooker whole chicken and these tender and juicy chicken breasts smothered in the best gravy. This slow cooker chicken breast recipe is one of the most delicious dinners that will ever come out of your crock pot!...
I told myself I was going to skip this Saturday’s cocktail. It’s a Saturday in the summer…people have other things to do…but then I had some ideas. And not just one idea, a few ideas. And then? Well, I just had to create this summery margarita. So, here we are today! Another Saturday, another cocktail. And I’m so happy and excited about it. I LOVE being overly excited about new recipes....
Well, these might just be my new favorite taco, and my family’s too. So ummy, as little Mr. Oslo would say! I think by now you all know just how much my family loves tacos. We grew up eating my dad’s baked tacos weekly. And now, I’ve pretty much carried on that tradition with my younger siblings. Only I love to switch up my flavors! To be honest, I made these last week just because I wanted tacos and was hoping to make a quick meal....
Everyone, meet my new drink of summer. This is possibly one of my most delicious drink creations. And yes, it’s 110% inspired by the Starbucks pink drink. But…I did mine up my own way, and with way less sugar. So you can drink this and not get a headache after. Promise you, this one really does live up to the hype – it’s delicious! Here’s the story I’m not a big Starbucks drinker....
Oddly we are kicking Wednesday off with the very first recipe of the week, sweet and sticky vegetable stir fry. Typically by Wednesday we’re on to our third recipe of the week, but between taking Labor Day off on Monday, and yesterday’s HBH cookbook pre-order bonus packet post (be sure to check it out!), today is actually the first recipe of the week! Thankfully, this stir fry was worth waiting for because it’s sweet, sticky, and all kinds of dinner perfection....
This post is one of my favorite posts of the year!! I share this “Popular Recipes” post every year at about this time. Surprisingly, it’s always one of my more popular posts. I never think you’ll really enjoy any type of round-up style post because there’s no new recipe. But you guys have shown me otherwise. I guess it’s nice to have everyone’s favorite recipes all in one place for easy reference!...
It’s that time of year again, 2023 is coming to a close. And per tradition, we’re sharing the top most popular recipe from 2023. These are the recipes you all have viewed, made, commented on, and loved most this past year! I’d say that this was the year of the crunchy hot honey chicken and the salmon rice bowl. It’s also very clear how much you all love sheet pan dinners and plenty of yummy soups!...
Every cook needs a chicken marinade in their recipe box, and this is the best one I’ve ever had! Serve your chicken with rice pilaf and parmesan zucchini for a complete meal that the whole family will love. In the summer I am all about grilling, and I make this amazingly delicious chicken marinade at least once a week. It takes just minutes to put together and uses ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry....
Never have I shared such a yummy cookie bar. These are sweet, decadent, and delicious. Nine out of ten times, if you ask me to make a marshmallow dessert, I will decline. I don’t love marshmallows. They taste like sugar, and unless they’re super toasted and on the verge of being very burnt, I don’t love their texture. But a couple of weeks ago, I baked marshmallow cookies, and ever since then, a slew of marshmallow desserts have come to mind....
It would be an understatement if I say I love Appam. Traditional Appam without any yeast or cooking soda made Tamilnadu style is one of my favorite comfort foods. Soft, melt in mouth center thats fluffy and yet crispy edged Appams with the mild spiced coconut flavoured Vegetable Stew is a combo that’s hard to beat! Growing up, I was a huge fan of appams which mom used to make....
Tell me who doesn’t love potatoes?! I for one absolutely love potatoes and truly believe that there isn’t a better vegetable in this world. Growing up, potato fry was an integral part of my life and now with adulting all that, I cant fool myself anymore but try other grown-up vegetables. But weekends are potatoes and I make them atleast once. I usually settle for my simplest potato fry to go with hot rice and sides like sambar, rasam or kuzhambu....
A few months back I gifted myself a soapstone/maakal paniyaram kal (appe pan) and it has been my most treasured kitchen possessions. I have been adding new additions to my kitchen with cast iron pans, earthen ware utensils and I was looking for a perfect soapstone or maakal kitchen accessory since long. I visited the godown of Prithvimaya in Bangalore and when I saw this paniyara kal, I just couldn’t stop myself from buying it....
If I had to choose the recipe for you to all be making this week, tonight even, it would be these meatballs. The crazy thing…and I’ve said this before, but for someone who has really avoided making meatballs in the past, I sure have taken a liking to them. So far I’ve shared butter chicken meatballs, coconut curry chicken meatballs, sticky sesame ginger meatballs, and the very delicious and popular, Greek meatballs....
When you need something cool and delicious, try one of these crowd-pleasing cocktails! There’s nothing better than a delicious brunch with friends or family. It’s a chance to enjoy some of your favorite egg dishes, baked goods and sweet treats! But you need the perfect drinks to make brunch special. While champagne and orange juice are nice, take your drinks to the next level with these amazing cocktails that I have gathered for you....
When it’s just me here at home working, and it’s an odd few days when I don’t have any help with the grocery shopping, I buckle down and make what I have in the fridge work. That’s what I’ve been doing the last few days, and I have to say, I love what I’ve created. I returned home from a week-long work trip on Wednesday night. But my family had canceled flights and they’re not due back until today....
Soup is always a crowd pleaser and many times it’s a complete meal in one pot. I love to use my crock pot to make soup – it’s quick to put together and then you come home to dinner already done and waiting for you! Slow cooker soups are my go-to dinner option at least one night a week. There are so many different varieties that we never get bored....
