If you haven’t had the chance, check out the post, Grocery Tips 101: 2 Weeks of Groceries for $20. So because it’s so popular, I thought I’d write a prequel to prepare you for shopping ahead of time. Before Going to the Grocery Store… 1. Clean out your fridge Do you have bits and pieces […]
Lately I’ve been obsessed with curry powder, adding it’s distinctive spicy flavors to soups and sauces. While usually curry is used in Indian and Southern Asian foods, I thought I’d add it to a dish completely different: lasagna! The creamy and spicy combination is remarkable! Like it? Share it!
Excuse the terrible picture – I was extremely hasty to eat this most delicious casserole with my husband and quite neglected to take the DSLR out versus my phone! Some mornings you just want a little “umph” in your breakfast. Cereal just isn’t enough. This breakfast casserole really hits the spot. Prepare it the night […]
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a fun and safe holiday season. Cobalt and I didn’t visit our families on the East Coast this year but instead enjoyed quality time together at our new home in Los Angeles. We watched a lot of movies, enjoyed walks around our neighborhood, decorated Ginger Bread Houses (Cobalt […]
As I mentioned in my previous post, last weekend was so fun, having our friends over to see our new house and sharing food with them. Since we opened our home all day long, we planned three meals to share with our guests. In the morning we served brunch: mini quiches, fruit, blueberry muffins, cherry hand pies, orange […]
I’ve written about these bad boys before but never got a good picture; so here they are again and let me tell you – this was my third time making them and they never cease to amaze me how delicious they are! The cake is so fluffy and always moist with melt in your mouth […]
I don’t know about you but I happen to love fruit pie for breakfast. Paired with a scrambled egg and a glass of milk, a piece of pie makes a pretty hearty first meal of the day. You can argue the high sugar content, yes. But everything in moderation, right? And actually, these mini pies […]
All right, so we’ve talked about ingredients in Part 1 and Proper Measuring Techniques in Part 2. Now let’s talk about substitutions that work… PART THREE: SUBSTITUTIONS What’s the point of substituting in recipes anyway? Well, what if you’re vegan and a recipe calls for eggs? What if you have celiac disease and a recipe […]
Excuse me while I step on my soapbox here but I am just plain tired of people talking negative about carbohydrates. Now, hold on. I realize some of you just checked out! But hang in there — allow me to defend this Macro-Nutrient that lacks a voice. Our bodies need carbs. Carbohydrates are the main energy source […]
I love one pot meals. And I love Mac & Cheese. This super simple recipe for cheesy pasta with kale is SO delicious and a much healthier alternative than the artificially flavored, chemically colored box of neon orange mac ‘n’ cheese. It’s just as easy to make, too! You only have to clean one pot […]