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I’ve been cooking so many summer recipes this past week. I’m loving the change in produce, seasons, and flavors so much. What I enjoy most about the changing of the seasons is the amount of new inspiration it brings. Summertime cooking is all about utilizing what’s in season. While still keeping recipes relatively quick, fresh, and of course, delicious. The sweet cherry tomatoes have arrived at our Whole Foods. So I’ve been coming up with new ways to use them in our summer recipes....

In the mood for something tropical for dinner? Try some pineapple chicken with sauteed chicken thighs, chunks of fresh pineapple and crisp red bell peppers. Add some sides and appetizers like veggie fried rice, Asian slaw or cream cheese wontons for a memorable meal. I’m constantly searching for easy chicken dinners that my whole family will love, and I’m happy to say that this quick and easy pineapple chicken is always a huge hit!...

How is that Christmas is now LESS than a week away?? How is it that I’ve already shared three new drink recipes – all perfect for Christmas?!? The first one up was this pretty Christmas Sangria, the second recipe were these Cranberry Orange Margaritas, and now… Pomegranate and Peppermint Moscow Mules! Yes, I think I may have saved the best for last. Something about these Moscow Mules just screams Christmas to me…possibly the cute red and green colors!...

I had no fancy pan and no prior experience with baking any kind of bread what so ever! I was a baking virgin with some eggs, a Williams Sonoma recipe, and a hand-held mixer. Oh, and lots of butter. My family had just moved to Breckenridge, Colorado. It was mid November and we knew no one and had zero extended family around. It was cold and snowy. Like really really snowy....

I just felt like our Tuesday needed a little boosting in the color department, so here ya go! Two ultimate, healthy smoothies to cure-all. Well, maybe not ALL, but they will sure make you feel oh so good. And umm, yes, they do taste just as delicious as they look!! Alright, I want to get right down to it because I have some fun news to share at the end of this post....

I’ve probably said this before, but I don’t think spaghetti squash gets nearly enough love. This time of year I tend to see a whole lot of pumpkin, some butternut squash, and sometimes acorn squash is occasionally thrown into the mix too. But spaghetti squash? Not so much. I personally love spaghetti squash. My mom used to roast it in the oven and serve it simply with butter and salt....

We finally got our beloved Colorado weather back! It has been sunny for the last three days and I think the rain is gone for good. Actually, my guess is that next time it gets cloudy and dark it’s probably going to be a snow/rain mix. Those are real fun. Not. But that’s just what happens in the fall around here. When the sun goes away, it is cold....

It’s crazy that this is the last week of August. Sunday marks the 1st of September! I’m so excited and looking forward to a busy fall ahead! Between fall game nights with friends, busy work/school schedules, back-to-school activities, and holiday planning, it’s that crazy time of year when we’re transitioning from laid-back summer days to active fall schedules. I love it. Though it can sometimes be overwhelming, I mostly thrive on having too many things to do!...

Watch the How-To Video Here: Salted Caramel Mocha + Nutella Brownies from Half Baked Harvest on Vimeo. You may have had a certain Starbucks drink with a similar flavor, but let me just be real clear here, although these brownies were indeed inspired by that famous Salted Caramel Mocha drink (that come fall people go crazy for), these brownies I am showing you today are a million times better than that drink could ever be (that has GOT to be a run on sentence!...

Idli, Tiffin Sambar and Vadai, with a strong cup of degree filter kaapi – what more would one need to perk up their day?! This is one of the classic breakfast combos enjoyed by many across South India. We are a breakfast loving family and without fail, idli makes it appearance to the breakfast table at least a few times in a week. Vadai, not so much. I still consider Vadai as a festive food or something to order when we eat out in a restaurant (which is rare)....

How cute is this gift box? And how fun? It’s my recipe for Santa’s Hot Chocolate in a gift box with my cookbook all snuggled inside. As you guys all know, I’m very excited for this holiday season. This has been a year filled with highs and lows. Most notably marked by my grandmother’s passing and the release of my first cookbook. Spending this next month simply enjoying the moment and the magic this season brings is something I am very much looking forward to....

Whenever I’m entertaining, I like to put out a hearty spread of appetizers including favorites such as fried ravioli and chicken lettuce wraps. Sausage stuffed mushrooms are always a great addition to any menu and they’re a total crowd pleaser. Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms Ingredients To make sausage stuffed mushrooms you will need mushrooms, butter, onion, garlic cloves, mild Italian sausage, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, panko breadcrumbs and fresh parsley....

Sheet Pan Chicken Gyros with Feta Tzatziki. Street food inspired, oven roasted marinated chicken stuffed inside fresh pitas with all the “extras”. Add delicious creamy feta tzatziki sauce, spicy harissa, and all of the desired toppings you love. This Greek-inspired loaded chicken gyro recipe is SO GOOD. It makes for a quick, fun, delicious, and different weeknight dinner. Serve each gyro with homemade fries for a meal that everyone will truly love....

This Sheet Pan Greek Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes is a flavorful way to easily enjoy Mediterranean flavors at home. Oregano seasoned chicken roasted with butter, lemons, garlic, and baby potatoes. Topped with crumbled feta cheese and a tangy, salty, olive dressing. This sheet pan dinner comes together easily, and is a touch buttery, colorful, and beyond delicious! Just like all of you, I can get into cooking ruts. Sometimes I have certain flavors that are more inspiring at times than others....

I mean, I know that’s like the cheesiest line ever, BUT it’s kind of true. You really can’t beat a ONE skillet chicken and potato kind of dinner. I just feel like it’s something everyone loves. Healthy, cozy, comfort food, you know? Typically, roasted chicken and rice is my go-to dinner when I need a little comfort in life, but I decided to throw myself a curve ball and go for potatoes with this dish!...

You guys. It’s already Wednesday. Don’t you just love a short week? With the holiday on Monday, this week is truly flying by. I started the week off with a mass amount of cooking and that’s basically how my weeks will be going from now until mid June. OK. Well, I take that back. I have about two weeks ahead of bulk cooking and photographing, peppered with a few days of filming videos…plus my usual writing, emailing, and insta-storying in between it all....

The only way to up the mac and cheese game? EVERYTHING BAGELS. Today we’re making sneaky zucchini mac and cheese with everything bagel chip crumbs. I can’t lie, my excitement is through the roof over this recipe. There’s just something about mac and cheese that never gets old no matter how old you are. It’s a true classic that everyone can love. But you know what? I think it may just be a million times better with the addition of these everything bagel chips....

And not just because this is one giant bowl of health you are looking at, but more because of that giant scar on the guy in the photo above. You know how some people hate their scars and try to cover them or do their best to make sure they heel as pretty as possible? Well, I am not like that. Personally, I love scars. I think they tell a story, give you character and memories....

And I am back! As usual, with another Cocktail Saturday post, just popping in to share this quick and easy margarita recipe. I know so many of us are at home, cooking and baking this weekend with not too much else to do…hello to this new day and age of quarantined life. Thankfully, we do have some fun things to create in the kitchen. And even better? We’ve got this fun, spicy, spring cocktail to make....

One of the many things I’ve been enjoying about traveling is creating recipes in a bulk format. When I’m home, I usually won’t have more than 2-5 recipes ready to share at the drop of a hat. My content has never been that planned out, and in general, I enjoy that creative freedom. When I travel, however, I have to make a pretty good amount of recipes ahead of time in order to have new things to share....