We are moving right along with your dinner series! I mean how is it Thursday right now?! This week is going by too fast, I hope you've been enjoying all of the recipes we've made so far. Vegan chili skillet with quinoa is here, just in time to warm you up and comfort you during that cool fall weather! Are you ready?! Chili is the ultimate comfort food for me this time of year. I make a batch of my Grandma's chili every season, without fail. Maybe it's the nostalgia of eating my Grandma's … [Read more...]
15 Minute Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
First soup of the season! HEY FALL, I am officially ready for you now! I have my cozy bowl of hot soup to keep me warm during a chilly 50 degree day! But of course, we've had gorgeous September weather lately. Highs of 75 to 80 degrees. I finally decide to embrace fall and our September turns out to be warmer than our August was. So backwards. Really, I'm not complaining - I will enjoy end of summer weather for as long as it decides to grace me with it's presence. I love you … [Read more...]
One Pan Shrimp in White Wine Sauce
Hi everyone, this week has been a little crazy. If you tuned in for last Friday's post you know that we got a kitten last week! If you follow me on Instagram stories you have seen how cute and how much energy she has. I promise to write a post about her later complete with some pictures. For now, I will just say that I wasn't aware that a 6 week old kitten would need so much attention. If she doesn't want to play she wants to be cuddled until she falls asleep in my arms. Which isn't so bad, she … [Read more...]
25 Minute Crispy Breakfast Potatoes
Happy Monday and welcome to 25 Minute Crispy Breakfast Potatoes. Now you will be excitedly waiting for the weekend to arrive so you can make these potatoes! Saturday morning can't come soon enough! SorryNOTsorry because trust me, these potatoes are well worth the wait! Guys, I get it Saturday morning rolls around and all you want is to make something a little extra special, yet simple. You NEED a break from your hard boiled eggs you have every single week day, amiright?! Only problem is … [Read more...]
Spicy Sausage and Shrimp Creole
Do you know what the BEST recipes are? The ones that are a tradition, that you've been enjoying with your family for years or maybe even generations! Those meals, those recipes are the ones that are close to your heart. The ones that when taking the first few bites conjure up all the good good times you have spent with your family: laughing, catching up on life since the last time you were together. You're sharing a meal together that you all can't wait to dig into. It's food that's made with … [Read more...]
5 Minute Chai Spiced Golden Milk
Golden milk AKA turmeric milk AKA the miracle drink that cures all ailments! Kidding. But really, there is a reason that it's a big food trend right now! Turmeric is mostly known to be used in curry dishes in Asian cooking. It is very high in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, good for the liver, for digestion, for your skin and pretty much almost everything under the sun! So, I think you should go make yourself some of my 5 Minute Chai Spiced Golden Milk right now! If you're skeptical … [Read more...]
Chickpea Snickerdoodle Blondies (V + GF)
Valentine's Day is a week away from tomorrow! The stores are filled with chocolates, candies, red roses, teddy bears, and everything heart shaped. You know what I think you should do instead of buying all of the heart shaped things?! Make these Chickpea Snickerdoodle Blondies!!! My ultimate Valentine's Day gift would be to come home and smell these babies fresh out of the oven. HELLO, Paul!!!! Are you listening?! This is what I want you to do for me for your Valentine's Day! I even spelled … [Read more...]
Marinated Cranberry Chicken
One question: how is it February 3rd?! Lot's of exciting things happening in February, Valentine's day and Paul's birthday!!! Soon, there will be a few dessert recipes to celebrate Valentine's day. But first, let's talk about this Marinated Cranberry Chicken! I first came up with the idea for Marinated Cranberry Chicken In November when cranberries are everywhere. I wanted to create a recipe that highlights cranberries but that isn't your traditional cranberry sauce - don't worry, … [Read more...]
Lemon Artichoke Soup
It's the day after Thanksgiving, November 25th and that means one thing! It's finally here!!! It's GILMORE GIRLS REVIVAL DAYYYY!!!! And that is what I am thankful for! KIDDING - well yes it is, but that's not all I am thankful for! I am also thankful for this Lemon Artichoke Soup. Okay, Gilmore Girls revival aside the day after Thanksgiving is the day when you realize that you don't want to eat or look at another piece of food for as long as you live. Well, that is if you did Thanksgiving … [Read more...]
One Pan Apricot Chicken
In two short days Paul and I will be celebrating our three year wedding anniversary (in an airport BTW on our way to Colorado for a whitewater rafting trip with family and friends - more on that later)! Seriously, how did we get to three years of marriage already?! With three years of dating (including our engagement), we've now been together for six years. Some people may be reading this and rolling their eyes because a six year relationship is nothing to them. But for me six years is a big … [Read more...]
