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This salad might be jumping the gun a bit on summer flavors. I am aware it’s only the end of May, but I figured it’s OK, because Memorial Day is Monday, and a salad like this should be an item on everyone’s upcoming menus. Plus, if I’m being honest, I just really couldn’t wait to share this. It’s so fresh, light, flavorful, and an all-around great warm weather dish. Speaking of warm weather, I am in LA this week for work, and while it’s not quite as hot as I’d like (where are the eighty degree temps?...

Happy Halloween! I’ve been so exited for Halloween this year. Something about Halloween is just the best. It’s such a fun day of the year. I mean it’s pretty much expected that we go for all the candy, cookies, and pizza we like…no excuses necessary. Or at least that’s how I see it. Except over here we’ll be swapping the pizza for soup. Because it’s cold and snowing here, and I just need a bowl of (cheesy) soup in my life....

You know, you’d think that just one of these Mondays I’d give you guys a salad recipe, huh? Ahh yeah, right. I guess that’s just not how I roll these days. No, apparently I am more into the cheesy stuff. But it’s totally cool, because we also have veggies in this dish, in the form of summer tomatoes, zucchini, and fresh spinach…you see, veggies! Aka, healthy food, aka Monday food....

Not! But then, yeah you guessed it. It totally snowed last night. I am not going back to my winter ways. I am rebelling against this weather! It is April gosh darn it! Technically I know April is a little early to be breaking out the grill, but let’s just say I am getting you guys ready for that hot spring day when you decide it is time to break out the grill....

Umm, yess. We are totally doing cheese fries today!! I know, I know! I am beyond excited too! I mean, not only do we have cheese fries, but they’re cheese fries with buttery lobster, and an Aged Havarti cheese sauce, oh, and fresh grilled corn too. YESSS! So here’s the deal, I am really excited to be partnering with Castello Cheese on a couple of posts this summer. About a month ago I went on trip with them to Napa Valley, CA to do a whirlwind cheese and wine tasting!...

Sweet Tamarind Chutney is a popular accompaniment for any street food chaat recipe along with the Green Chutney recipe. It is made with dates, tamarind extract and jaggery, cooked in Indian spices. So it is sweet, spicy and tangy with loads of flavor that can turn anything bland taste terrific. It can be served alongside hot aloo samosas, mixed in with chaat like bhel puri or used in the preparation of papdi chaat, dahi puri, masala puri and so on....

Taco night is a big hit at my house, especially when tacos al pastor are on the menu. That combination of smoky pork and sweet pineapple just can’t be beat! If you’re a taco fan, you’ll also want to try my turkey tacos, steak tacos or carnitas tacos for a taste of Mexico at home. I love to order tacos al pastor at my local taqueria, it’s one of my all time favorite Mexican dishes....

It has nothing to do with this crazy, insanely genius and delicious vegetarian Thai Pizza. We will have to get to that after. Honestly you guys I do not know how I have not told you this yet! It is probably about the weirdest/creepy/funny story. How I have kept it to myself for 4 whole days is beyond me. So, it is Wednesday night. It is about 8:00 and I am pulling dinner out of the oven and calling everyone over (all of my brothers were still in town, the other visitors had left on Tuesday and earlier that day)....

I am a bit obsessed with tiramisu and whenever indian festival time rolls around, my mind begins to conjure up ideas for Indian fusion tiramisu variations that I could whip up. Whether its my rose tiramisu, masala chai tiramisu or lemon tiramisu with eggless lemon curd), they are always a huge hit with my family as well at parties. As Holi approaches, one of my cherished rituals is preparing a batch of instant thandai powder a few weeks ahead....

Here’s the thing I’m learning, when inspiration strikes, run with it, and don’t doubt it for a second. I’m one of the biggest over thinkers you’ll ever meet. Almost every decision I make takes forever. I sit and think about it, over analyzing everything, and generally make myself insane in the process. It’s both one of my best and my worst qualities, but lately it’s been dragging me down. The over thinking can be physically and mentally exhausting....

Thanksgiving is Thursday. It’s time to talk leftovers!! I know there are plenty of you out there whose favorite part of Thanksgiving are the leftovers. Personally, I am much more a fan of the feast itself, but that doesn’t mean I don’t love leftovers too! I actually make an entirely extra bird just for the sole purpose of having leftovers! Like the rest of the world, my family loves those extras, and I always find it very much appreciated if I can send some good food home with guests....

Sorry, slap happy at the moment from tiredness. You know when you make a point of going to bed early, but yet waking up is STILL the hardest thing ever? Somehow the end of the day is the worst (what? I got more sleep)?? Yeah, that is my current situation, BUT I do think the extra sleep is allowing me to be a bit more focused, so that’s cool! But really, why is getting out of bed so hard?...

Zucchini is delicious prepared in so many different ways. Whether it’s grilled zucchini, stuffed zucchini boats, or baked into lasagna, it’s always a big hit! I love a cheesy lasagna, but I don’t necessarily love the heavy carb count. This zucchini lasagna has all the flavors of the classic dish, but with less carbs, and an extra serving of veggies too! It’s super easy to make and is a great way to use up zucchini from the garden....

Taxes are absolutely brutal. Seriously, no fun at all. Do you know how many receipts one food blogger can accumulate over the course of a year? ALOT. Like too many to even wrap your brain around. I am not going to lie, I am a newbie to this whole doing my taxes thing. I am only twenty, so I have not really given taxes a whole lot of thought in previous years....

You may not have noticed, but I’m really working to incorporate more beef recipes onto the website. I haven’t shared many beef recipes in the past. But many of you have requested that I work them into the lineup a bit more so I’m having fun with them! Beef dinners can be so delicious, plus quick and easy too! I love to use ground beef, especially since it cooks up so quickly....

I’ve wanted to share my peach pizza for so many summers, but for some reason or another, I am just now doing so. This is the recipe I come back to every summer. There’s nothing fancy or overly different here, but it’s so delicious. The combination of sweet peaches, savory cheese, and salty prosciutto will always be a summertime favorite. I can’t remember how this pizza originally came to be....

Today is no exception. I don’t know about you guys, but my weekend was PACKED. Between the huge storms that rolled through on Friday, knocking out my internet (like completely…my internet is no more), the mass amounts of recipes made on Saturday, and then Sunday spent hanging for just a little with mom, eating brunch and then typing, typing and typing – basically staring at my computer screen for hours upon hours, I am kind of ready for another weekend....

1. An Instant Pot for Everyone Instant Pot isn’t specifically for a family of two or for a family for five or more. Infact, it fits everyone’s needs by being available in sizes and models that suit everyone. It is available in 3,5,6 and 8 quart sizes and you can choose the right size for yourself by reading reviews and taking into account how many servings and meals you prepare in routine....

A Moment of Respect… In response to the racial tension taking place across our country, I have decided to pause content. I care deeply about matters of injustice, and of course, am against violence to any human regardless of race, religion, sexuality, etc. To be completely honest, I wish I knew the right response to convey here on these pages. Therefore, I have decided to step back and take a moment to reflect....

You can never go wrong with comfort food like baked mac and cheese, cheeseburger casserole, and these super crispy chicken tenders made in the air fryer. I love to use my air fryer to make healthier versions of our favorite meals. My latest success is this air fryer chicken tenders recipe, my kids give this one two thumbs up! It’s a great way to get that deep fried taste with a lot less grease....