Roasted potatoes = buttery little bites of starchy potatoes that are perfectly salted and scented with rosemary, with a slight crispy on the outside. Tell me who doesn't want that on their plate?! I realized I don't have many side dishes on my blog. It's because my favorite way to cook is making meals-in-one. You know, a meal that has it's protein, veggie, a starch/grain all incorporated into one dish. Like my sweet and sour chicken with pineapple, or my sheet pan chicken fajitas. It's … [Read more...]
Easy Homemade Salsa (Restaurant Style)
Can I be honest with you? I don't like jarred salsa anymore!!! My fermented salsa ruined salsa for me. It uses fresh tomatoes, and it gets that funky, umami, fermented flavor that I LOVE!!! I needed a salsa didn't rely on fresh tomatoes - when they're not in season - and, that didn't take 2 to 5 days to ferment. So, I started making my easy homemade salsa recipe again!!! THIS homemade salsa recipe is restaurant style. Yes!!! That delicious fresh tasting salsa you get in a Mexican … [Read more...]
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple
Sweet and sour chicken - tangy, sweet, sticky sauce that is one-of-a-kind, and oddly reddish orange. It perfectly coats anything that is tossed into it. What's not to love? Especially when that sticky sweet and sour sauce is tossed with juicy chicken and served alongside sautéed onions, bell peppers, and sweet pineapple - and over fluffy white rice. What if I told you that you can make sweet and sour chicken at home? In only 40 minutes?!?! YES!!! And the … [Read more...]
Perfect Pot Roast with Gravy (Slow Cooker Option)
Usually all I want to eat during the winter is soups, and chilis. They're comforting, they warm me up, and they make great leftovers. Let's switch it up! How about some pot roast instead? This perfect pot roast checks all of my boxes. It's incredibly warming, and comforting, and it makes great leftovers. The chuck roast is fall-apart tender, the carrots are sweet and succulent, and the potatoes are perfectly cooked. I added mushrooms, which aren't always traditional in a pot roast … [Read more...]
Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix (6 Ingredients)
Is there anything better than a mug of creamy, chocolate-y, hot cocoa to wrap your hands around during the winter?! Yes there is! It's homemade hot cocoa mix!!! That's right! This is a recipe for making your very own hot cocoa mix. Once the bulk hot cocoa mix is made, you can effortlessly turn it into a bunch of cups of delicious, warming, hot cocoa!!! Are you READY for this?!?! You're gonna love this homemade hot cocoa mix!!! It's super easy to make, only requiring … [Read more...]
Chewy Gluten Free Molasses Cookies (+ Vegan)
If there is one flavor that makes me think of Christmas - besides peppermint - it is molasses/gingerbread. Anyone else agree? This is why we MUST make some molasses cookies to help us celebrate the season! You're going to love these gluten free molasses cookies, they are soft and chewy, with a crunchy sugar coating. They are bursting with molasses, warming spices, including plenty of ginger. They are easy to make, only one bowl is required. They are extra special when enjoyed … [Read more...]
Coconut Macaroons (Sweetened with Honey)
It's officially cookie season!!! Well, isn't it always cookie season?!?! Let's make some coconut macaroons!!! If you love all things coconut - especially coconut with a little bit of dark chocolate - then, these cookies are for you. These coconut macaroons are soft, a little crunchy, chewy, loaded with delicious, sweet, shredded coconut, and just a little dark chocolate for contrast. They are super easy to make. They are sweetened with honey, they are gluten free, and dairy … [Read more...]
Healthy Rice Krispie Treats (No Marshmallows)
Healthy rice krispie treats? Is such a thing even possible?! Yes it is!!! I have had this idea ever since I made my healthier scotcharoos. Which are pretty much a rice krispie treat, only with peanut butter, instead of marshmallows, and topped with a layer of melted chocolate and butterscotch chips. SO GOOD!!!! Anyways, I knew from that recipe that you don't actually need marshmallows to hold rice cereal together. All you need is a little nut butter, and honey. These healthier rice … [Read more...]
Healing Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup
Allow me to offer you a bowl of healing, roasted tomato and red pepper soup. It warms the soul on the gloomiest fall evenings. This recipe was originally published in 2016. It has been a very popular recipe during the fall and winter months. It was finally time for a glow up. If you are a fan of this recipe, don't worry, I kept the recipe true to the original with the exception of a few additional ingredients that are listed as optional. Such as, heavy cream, smoked paprika, and an … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (Easy to Peel)
Hard boiled eggs are a wonderful thing. They are easy, they are a great make-ahead breakfast, or snack. They are portable. You can add them to salads, turn them into egg salad, or deviled eggs. Plus, eggs are so good for us. They are a complete protein that has essential amino acids. Not to mention, they have a lot of vitamins and minerals in them. What's not to love?! What if I told you making hard boiled eggs can be even easier with the use of the Instant pot?!?! I used … [Read more...]
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