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Quinoa and Apple Salad

Quinoa and Apple Salad

This has been my absolute favorite salad recently. I think I’ve made it 3 times last week. It’s great with roasted chicken too! Mixed greens, quinoa, candied pecans, crisp apples, nutty manchego, roasted brussels sprouts and a maple vinaigrette. I’m obsessed! Maple Vinaigrette Combine everything 

Horchata

Horchata

This popular Mexican beverage is made with soaked rice, sometimes milk, vanilla, and spices. Blended together and strained into this beautiful creamy sweet drink that’s great by itself over ice. Keep it in the fridge for up to 4-5 days and make sure to stir 

Turkey Kale and Orzo Soup in a Pumpkin

Turkey Kale and Orzo Soup in a Pumpkin

Turkey kale orzo soup in a pumpkin! By roasting the pumpkins a little bit to soften they become the perfect vessel for soup. The inside gets softened so you scoop it out enhancing each bite. Making it such a fun eating experience especially for the 

Chai Concentrate

Chai Concentrate

I’m not a huge tea drinker, but when that first kiss of cold is in the air all I want is chai. Maybe it’s the spiciness from the ginger, combined with all the warm spices. It’s like a big warm hug. I also don’t like 

Maple Cinnamon Frozen Yogurt

Maple Cinnamon Frozen Yogurt

I’ve been wanting to try and make frozen yogurt for awhile now, but have never gotten around to it yet until the other day. I realized I had had two containers of yogurt in the fridge. This is not like the fro-yo out of the 

Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad

Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad

This pasta salad has been a staple in our household for many years and anytime I bring it somewhere it’s always a favorite. Three cheese tortellini tossed together with fresh basil pesto, sweet cherry tomatoes, roasted asparagus and toasted walnuts. Serve it warm or cold 

Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches

Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches

The chocolately wafers are rich, soft and thin enough, where it’s a hybrid between a brownie and an oreo. Best of both worlds! Sandwiched between homemade vanilla ice cream and big chunks of cookie dough. It’s hard to beat! If you don’t have a ice 

Salted Caramel Biscoff Banana Cream Pie

Salted Caramel Biscoff Banana Cream Pie

I’ve been thinking about this banana cream pie for awhile. But I wanted to switch it up from a traditional, and I’m telling you this will not disappoint! The Biscoff cookies are sweet with warm cinnamon spice, a layer of sliced bananas, thick creamy homemade 

Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin Muffins

It’s that time of year again, and my garden is full of all the little pumpkins! I roasted off a a couple of the pumpkins for puree and made muffins. These are sweetened with maple syrup, and lots of warm spices. A little sprinkle of 

Honey Ginger Peanut Noodles

Honey Ginger Peanut Noodles

We were scrambling for dinner last night, and this came together in 20 minutes. I started pulling random vegetables out of the fridge, half a head of broccoli, string beans from the garden, carrots, some purple cabbage. Tossed it together with this honey ginger peanut 

Lobster Rolls

Lobster Rolls

Lobster rolls a summery beachside classic! I like cutting the lobster into bigger pieces so you can get the beautiful texture and feel of the lobster. Tossed it with a creamy herb mayo and spooned into toasted hot dog buns. Find ones that are cut 

Spinach Orzo with Tomatoes, Corn, Mushrooms, and Burrata

Spinach Orzo with Tomatoes, Corn, Mushrooms, and Burrata

Vibrant fresh spinach and basil is blanched and shocked and thrown into the blender with garlic, lemon, a touch of greek yogurt, parmesan and olive oil. Pureed together until it’s a smooth sauce and tossed with orzo, mushrooms, sweet corn and cherry tomatoes. Topped off 

Creamy Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Pops

Creamy Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Pops

Creamy greek yogurt mixed together with almond butter, pure maple syrup, a touch of vanilla extract for that added richness and a little cinnamon. Whisked all together until smooth, frozen and dipped in melted dark chocolate. It’s the kids absolute favorite after school treat at 

S’mores

S’mores

There’s just something about s’mores that brings out the child in everyone. Hot summer nights sitting around the camp fire eating s’more. There’s nothing better! But have you ever tried making them from scratch? They are just like the ones you grew up with but 

Chocolate Oreo Ice Cream

Chocolate Oreo Ice Cream

With just a couple simple ingredients and no ice cream machine needed this is so simple and easy to make. The ice cream base is just heavy cream whipped into soft peaks and mixed with condensed milk to sweeten it. Sift in some cocoa powder 

Zucchini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Zucchini Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Warm out of the oven these are just the best muffins. My kids just devour them, and its a great way to get some fruit and vegetables in. The bananas and maple syrup add that natural sweetness and the olive oil give some richness. Studded 

Cherry Berry Tres Leches Cake

Cherry Berry Tres Leches Cake

Back when I first moved to St. Paul I used to work as an overnight bread baker making all the breads and scones. We would also make and decorate cakes. That is where I fell in love with the tres leches cake. They would do 

Greek Chicken Orzo Bowls

Greek Chicken Orzo Bowls

I’m always looking for quick and easy bowls for dinner. They kids have been obsessed with orzo lately so I tossed the chicken in a fresh herb vinaigrette, seared it and mixed it together with greens, saffron orzo, crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, 

Tropical Sorbet

Tropical Sorbet

This sweet treat really just transports you to the tropical beaches with tall palm trees, crystal blue waters and white sand beaches. Mangos, pineapple and dragon fruit are all blended together with a splash of fresh orange juice and a banana, churned in the ice 

Salted Watermelon Crush

Salted Watermelon Crush

Everything you want on a hot summer day! Mint strawberry watermelon aqua Fresca mixed together with a splash of tequila and club soda, finished off with a pinch of salt. Make it with or without the tequila and it’s sure to be a hit, and 

Korean BBQ Beef Wraps

Korean BBQ Beef Wraps

Korean BBQ Beef wraps! I marinate the beef for about an hour before grilling. The marinade is a Korean BBQ and it’s just so good! A little sweetness from brown sugar, kiwi, pear, and then blended together with of aromatics, ginger, garlic, onion, and balanced 

Individual Olive Oil Cakes with Orange Buttercream

Individual Olive Oil Cakes with Orange Buttercream

Replacing the butter with olive oil in this cake, gives it a light delicate floral flavor and then topped with a bright citrusy orange buttercream, this is a match made in heaven. The key is to use a good olive oil, one that’s nice and 

Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ice Cream Sandwiches

They are a classic for a reason! Why change a good thing? With the holiday weekend coming up why not celebrate with a little ice cream treat!? Pressing the ice cream down with parchment and using a cookie cutter really helps ensures the round shape. 

Pesto Chicken Pizza

Pesto Chicken Pizza

We love a good pizza over here! Homemade dough, fresh basil pesto, topped with lots of shredded chicken, sweet cherry tomatoes and lots of stretchy mozzarella. The pesto is a classic Genovese style but with a little arugula added in. Along with with lots of 

Chicken and Orzo with Spinach, Asparagus and Mushrooms

Chicken and Orzo with Spinach, Asparagus and Mushrooms

One skillet chicken and orzo, 30 minutes, quick easy and lots of vegetables! Spiced seared chicken, cooked together with tons of spinach, asparagus and mushrooms mixed with lemony orzo. Then topped with green olives, feta and cilantro. It’s hard to beat, and is sure to 

Rhubarb Berry Oat Crumble Bars

Rhubarb Berry Oat Crumble Bars

It’s that time of year where the rhubarb is just bursting out of the garden! Combined and cooked down with juicy sweet berries to a thick jam and layered between oatmeal cookie dough. These bars are a must for spring! Rhubarb Berry Jam Oatmeal Bar 

Garlic Chicken Burgers with Homemade Brioche Buns and a Lemon Herb Yogurt

Garlic Chicken Burgers with Homemade Brioche Buns and a Lemon Herb Yogurt

Who doesn’t love a good burger night? The windows were open, they kids were running in and out of the house, beautiful signs of warmer weather to come. These burgers have lots of garlic and spices seared, in the skillet and topped with a mixture 

Salted Caramel Brownies

Salted Caramel Brownies

Rich dark fudge brownies with sweet salted gooey caramel swirled throughout. It’s mixed into the brownie batter and spread ontop letting it ooze into all of the brownie. This is not for the faint of heart and is truly so decadent. Each bite just melts 

No Churn Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

No Churn Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Like what’s better than ice cream?! This is a really simple no churn, recipe. So sweet and creamy made with a handful of ingredients. The strawberries are cooked down till thick and jammy, pureed and then swirled into the cream cheese and condensed milk. Folded 

S’more’s Clusters

S’more’s Clusters

If you’ve ever shopped at Costco and had the pleasure of trying these you know how addicting they are. I had to figure out how to make them at home immediately. They are just as good if not better, and so easy to make!! Graham 

Coconut Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Coconut Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Coconut lovers will absolutely love these! It’s like taking a little mini vacation. Banana muffins packed with tons of coconut! Coconut oil, coconut milk and coconut flakes mixed in and on top. Studded with chocolate chips. They smell absolutely amazing too while baking! Ingredients Directions 

Spicy Crispy Chicken Tacos

Spicy Crispy Chicken Tacos

We eat a lot of tacos around here, it’s safe to say they are a real family favorite. I have my go to chicken tacos that I make all the time but it’s fun to switch it up sometimes. So these are filled with chicken 

Crispy Halloumi with Peanut Noodles

Crispy Halloumi with Peanut Noodles

Creamy peanut noodles tossed together with lots of crisp vegetables and seared crispy halloumi, it’s such a vibrant flavorful dish. The peanut sauce is made with garlic, ginger, creamy peanut butter and red curry paste. Ingredients Peanut Sauce Directions Starting with the peanut sauce, in 

Spinach and Feta Stuffed Naan

Spinach and Feta Stuffed Naan

There really is nothing like homemade naan! It’s soft, chewy, brushed with lots of garlic butter and stuffed with sautéed spinach, feta, and mozzarella. It’s really so easy to make and perfect for soaking up any sauce. This naan is definitely a family favorite, I 

Creamy Lemony Blueberry Tart

Creamy Lemony Blueberry Tart

Cool, creamy and refreshing, this sweet treat comes together in just a couple simple ingredients and it’s so easy to make. Three separate recipes that come together to make this dessert. The crust is a buttery shortbread, filled with a creamy lemon filling and homemade 

Raspberry Cream Crumble Pie

Raspberry Cream Crumble Pie

Having little ones, I always have tons of berries around. So I had to make a pie with some extra raspberries. They are sweet and tart, baked inside a creamy custard with a flakey buttery crust and then topped with an oatmeal crisp. There are 

Citrus Glazed Yogurt Loaf with Blood Orange Glaze

Citrus Glazed Yogurt Loaf with Blood Orange Glaze

This bright little citrus loaf is sure to shine even on the gloomiest of days. It’s so vibrant and citrusy, packed with all the winter citrus zest and topped with a beautifully pink blood orange glaze. Sweetened with honey and a little zesty sugar on 

Roasted Vegetable Buffalo Salad

Roasted Vegetable Buffalo Salad

When the best of both worlds come together, buffalo cauliflower and crispy buffalo Brussels sprouts. On the healthier side too. Tossed in buffalo sauce, drizzle of honey and topped with gorgonzola. It would be a great addition to the game day spread! Ive already eaten 

Salted Caramel Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

Salted Caramel Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

Layers of soft oatmeal chocolate chip cookie dough, homemade gooey salted caramel, rich dark chocolate and toasted nuts. These have all the best flavors and textures. Salted Caramel Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 8×8 inch baking 

Cream Cheese Sugar Cookie Bars

Cream Cheese Sugar Cookie Bars

For when you’re craving amazing sugar cookies, but don’t want to cut out and decorate. These are incredibly soft and chewy. Just simple ingredients, with amazing results. Topped with a velvety cream cheese frosting, raspberry cream cheese hearts and sprinkles. Perfect for that special valentine! 

Crispy Potato and Kale Hash

Crispy Potato and Kale Hash

Breakfasts can be so difficult sometimes. Getting something healthy and delicious before running out the door. The boys are in school now so I get a little more time in the mornings to myself with the girls. So besides smoothie bowls, I’m filling up on 

Sourdough with Baked Garlic Feta and Tomato Bruschetta

Sourdough with Baked Garlic Feta and Tomato Bruschetta

Bruschetta is one of those classics that just reminds me of warmer days ahead. It’s just a couple simple ingredients tossed together, spooned on top of a baked garlic feta, placed on warm or toasted bread. Simple yet elevated and hard to beat. Ingredients Baked 

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Whipped Feta and Hot Honey

Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Whipped Feta and Hot Honey

Whether you’re looking for an appetizer, vegetable side or show stopping vegetarian entree, this whole roasted cauliflower should be the go to. I’m going to be making this weekly. The cauliflower is gently rubbed with lots of spices, roasted off until it’s tender on the 

Green Goddess Halloumi Brown Rice Bowl

Green Goddess Halloumi Brown Rice Bowl

In an effort to start eating really healthy in the new year this is going to you be a new favorite. Simply roasted vegetables with a little olive oil, salt and black pepper, seared halloumi, bright vibrant green goddess sauce all served over brown rice. 

Coconut Key Lime Pie

Coconut Key Lime Pie

It’s bright, creamy and citrusy, a classic for a reason! Adding a little tropical flavor with some toasted coconut and it’s a party! To say this was pretty much gone within a couple hours is no joke. I also add a little ground cinnamon into 

Glazed Devil’s Food Chocolate Cake

Glazed Devil’s Food Chocolate Cake

This tried and true classic is perfect for any celebration or social get together. It’s deliciously rich chocolate cake with a secret ingredient being mayonnaise. Layers of chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream topped with a beautifully shiny chocolate glaze. Devil’s Food Cake Chocolate Buttercream Chocolate 

Grinch Muffins

Grinch Muffins

Muffins are made almost weekly in this house. The boys eat them for breakfast and quick snacks all the time. Anytime I can sneak in some healthy fruits or vegetables in them is a success! These have pureed spinach, a little apple sauce and banana 

Winter Pavlova

Winter Pavlova

Pavlovas are just a beautiful whimsical dessert. The meringues are soft and marshmallow like in the center and crisp on the outside. Topped with fresh whipped cream, segmented oranges, tangy pomegranates and crushed pistachios. A real show stopper for the holidays! Pavlovas Directions Preheat the 

Espresso Iced Oatmeal Cookies

Espresso Iced Oatmeal Cookies

These old fashioned cookies will transport you right back to your childhood. Crisp edges and chewy soft center. A touch of warm cinnamon and finished with an espresso glaze. Perfect to fill any cookie boxes this holiday season! Ingredients Oatmeal Cookies Espresso Icing Directions Start 

Vegan Maple Cookies

Vegan Maple Cookies

Looking for a ‘healthier’ cookie this holiday season? There’s no refined sugar and they are vegan! Made with all natural ingredients I’m obsessed with these. They are soft and chewy and great for breakfast, afternoon snack or dessert. Also perfect to dunk into a hot 

Maple Brown Butter Blondies with White Chocolate Chips

Maple Brown Butter Blondies with White Chocolate Chips

It was really hard to walk away from this pan of soft, chewy, warm blondies. The brown butter is really key in these. Studded with white chocolate chips and maple syrup its just the perfect little fall treat. Ingredients Directions Preheat the oven to 350 

Korean Short Rib Noodle Soup

Korean Short Rib Noodle Soup

When that cold weather hits, I’m always looking for a big bowl of noodles. This is it! The short ribs are braised in a spicy peanut broth for hours, gently pulled apart and then topped with spicy kimchi, spinach, sesame seeds, carrots, and torn nori. 

Crispy Coconut Rice with Sticky Salmon in Parchment Paper

Crispy Coconut Rice with Sticky Salmon in Parchment Paper

What is so fun about cooking in parchment?! It’s like personal little gifts the guests get to unwrap. The rice is creamy and gets a little crisp around the edges from baking, then topped with a sticky ginger soy glazed salmon. It’s quick enough for 

Pumpkin Ravioli with Maple Brown Butter and Kale

Pumpkin Ravioli with Maple Brown Butter and Kale

Nothing says fall comfort more than a big plate of pumpkin ravioli! Especially on these chilly nights. It’s a pumpkin pasta with a three cheese pumpkin filling, and all the warm spices. Sautéed with lacinato kale, maple brown butter, herbs, and a little grated manchego. 

Dutch Apple Pie

Dutch Apple Pie

This is one of my absolute favorite apple pies. The crust is buttery and flakey piled high with spiced apples and then topped with the best oat crisp. The apples are perfectly tender, I love McIntosh but pick your favorite. Also you can use a 

Spiced Apple Whoopie Pies with Maple Cream Cheese

Spiced Apple Whoopie Pies with Maple Cream Cheese

These little whoopie pies are fully embracing the fall season with so much apple. There’s reduced apple cider, apple butter, warm spices and then a luscious maple cream cheese filling. Reducing the cider really brings out the beautiful natural sweetness of the apples! Ingredients Maple 

Salted Caramel Tres Leches Cake

Salted Caramel Tres Leches Cake

Tres Leches cake is a rich vanilla sponge cake soaked in three different milks. It’s also one of my families absolute favorites. So I thought we would celebrate the new season by adding a little salted caramel. I swirled it into the cake and also 

Autumn Apple Salad

Autumn Apple Salad

This is one of my absolute favorite salads! It really has all the best fall flavors! Fresh mixed greens, roasted Brussels sprouts, acorn squash, candied pecans, cherries, apples, farro and manchego cheese. Finished with a maple vinaigrette. There’s so many elements, hot and cold, creamy 

Caramel Apple Crisp Muffins

Caramel Apple Crisp Muffins

I was trying to go back and forth on whether these would be considered muffins or a cake. I used a jumbo muffin tin so they were really big. But you could definitely put it in a 8×8 pan and make it a cake. Doesn’t 

Roasted Curry Tomato Soup with Spinach and Feta Stuffed Naan

Roasted Curry Tomato Soup with Spinach and Feta Stuffed Naan

What is it that’s so nostalgic and comforting about grilled cheese and tomato soup? This is the same idea with a twist. Roasted Roma tomatoes with lots of garlic, onions, carrots and celery with the warmth of the curry spices. Finished off with coconut milk 

Minestrone Soup with Turkey Fennel Meatballs

Minestrone Soup with Turkey Fennel Meatballs

The coming of seasons changing is upon us! Happy soup season and sweater weather. Yesterday we had a chill in the air and I might have broken out the pumpkins already! I can’t help it. And with that come all the cozy bowls and soups. 

Cherry Almond Angel Food Cake

Cherry Almond Angel Food Cake

Angel food cake has to be one of my all time favorite cakes. The cake is so light and airy, it just melts in your mouth. Topped with a sweetened cream cheese whipped cream and studded with sweet maraschino cherries. Angel Food Cake Cherry Whipped 

Nectarine and Berry Galette

Nectarine and Berry Galette

Galettes are so easy to make and the more imperfect and rustic the better. With a little egg wash and sprinkle of coarse sugar these are sure to impress. The key is keeping the butter and water ice cold and the crust will be so 

Panzanella Salad

Panzanella Salad

I love making panzanella salad when I have a bunch of leftover bread from a local bakery. It’s the end of summer and this is such a great way to use up what you have. I found amazing heirloom tomatoes from the market and my 

Tomato Nectarine Corn and Burrata Pizza

Tomato Nectarine Corn and Burrata Pizza

I mean if this pizza doesn’t show up for summer! All of the beautiful colors and flavors, the farmers market was just bursting with every color of the rainbow in tomatoes, sweet corn and stone fruits. The flavors of this pizza are truly one to 

Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread

Cinnamon Crunch Banana Bread

What is it about banana bread that is so comforting and satisfying?! This is a classic banana bread with simple healthier ingredients with a little sweet crunch on top from cinnamon sugar. I will make this for breakfast for the week and it will last 

No-Churn Lemon Blueberry Ice Cream

No-Churn Lemon Blueberry Ice Cream

It’s hot, it’s the end of summer, what better way to cool off with this bright and lemony no-churn cream?! It stays really creamy in the freezer and not icy which I love. Perfect treat at the end of a long hot day. Ingredients Directions 

Pesto Pulled Chicken Grilled Cheese Naan

Pesto Pulled Chicken Grilled Cheese Naan

Homemade naan with fresh basil pesto, pulled chicken, lots of melted mozzarella cheese and sweet tomatoes, all pressed together into a grilled sandwich. You can swap out pita bread if you wish. But the naan bread gets really crispy almost like a panini. I’ll be 

Strawberry Honey Lavender Crepes

Strawberry Honey Lavender Crepes

Traditional French crepes can be filled with sweet or savory fillings, and served hot or cold. They are perfect any time of day and so much easier to make than you think. I filled these with a quick strawberry jam and then drizzled with a 

Dutch Baby with Tomatoes, Nectarines and Burrata

Dutch Baby with Tomatoes, Nectarines and Burrata

If you’ve never had a Dutch baby before, now would be a good time to try them! It’s a cross between a crepe and a pancake. The batter is very simple to make lots of eggs, milk, salt, flour blended together and poured into a 

Peanut Butter Fudge Popsicles

Peanut Butter Fudge Popsicles

Well I can’t love these more! Made with Greek yogurt, maple syrup, cocoa powder, a touch of vanilla and creamy peanut butter. Blended together and poured into popsicle molds to freeze. Then dipped in melted chocolate! These are a perfect summer time treat to cool 

Blueberry and Nectarine Crisp

Blueberry and Nectarine Crisp

Summer ripe nectarines and juicy ripe blueberries are the star here! Tossed together with a crumbly oat crisp with brown sugar, cinnamon and butter, this is a quick and easy dessert that comes together in no time! Ingredients Oat crisp Directions Preheat the oven to 

Butter Chicken Burgers with Mint Yogurt

Butter Chicken Burgers with Mint Yogurt

All the favorite butter chicken Indian flavors wrapped up into a burger. Warm toasted spices mixed into the burger patties and topped with a mint yogurt and shaved cucumbers. A cold winter day classic transformed for summer, and lightened up for summer. Butter Chicken Burgers 

Frozen Peanut Butter Cups

Frozen Peanut Butter Cups

Well these are my new fav summer treat. Frozen creamy peanut butter cups and covered in dark chocolate. I folded some graham cracker crumbs into the peanut butter for a little texture and let me tell you, you’re going to be obsessed with every bite. 

Elote Salad

Elote Salad

With Memorial Day right around the corner, it’s starting to feel like summer out there and time to break out the grill. This summer elote salad is perfect for any side dish, and a play off the favorite elote street corn. The charred sweet corn 

Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcakes

Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcakes

I love a good strawberry shortcake, but with all the rhubarb growing in my back yard I couldn’t resist to throw it in with the strawberries. It adds just that perfect tartness to the perfectly sweet strawberries. Along with fresh whipped cream and flaky buttermilk 

Mint Limonada

Mint Limonada

This popular South American drink is sure to help you cool off in those warmer days to come. Whole limes are pureed with condensed milk, ice, and a little mint for that added freshness. Keep it N/A or add your favorite alcohol. But make a 

Carne Asada Tacos

Carne Asada Tacos

I absolutely love making these carne asada tacos, when I need a really quick an easy dinner. The beef is marinated in herbs and citrus juices and grilled with charred tortillas, queso fresco, red cabbage and a little cilantro. Perfect for a small group or 

Roasted Strawberry Pie Ice Cream

Roasted Strawberry Pie Ice Cream

Think strawberry ice cream but better! Roasting the strawberries just bring out all the natural sweetness and enhances the flavor that much more. Swirled into a classic vanilla base ice cream served with buttery, flaky cinnamon sugar pie crust. Pretty perfect for those warmer days 

Roasted Asparagus with Tomatoes and Halloumi

Roasted Asparagus with Tomatoes and Halloumi

Spring is the best time for asparagus! What better way to use it all up with this really easy side. The asparagus is perfectly roasted and then topped with a bright and colorful cherry tomatoes and seared halloumi that’s tossed in an herb salsa verde. 

Chicken Arepas with Chimichurri

Chicken Arepas with Chimichurri

Arepas are a street food down in South America mainly in Venezuela and Columbia. They are little hand formed masa cakes that are pan fried until crispy and golden and then filled. The inside is soft and creamy and the outside is crispy. I filled 

Strawberry White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Strawberry White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Sweet buttery cookies with crunchy macadamia nuts and melt in your mouth white chocolate chips. But I added a spring twist with some freeze dried strawberries. They are soft and chewy in the center and crisp on the edges. Ingredients Directions Preheat the oven to 

Coconut Cake

Coconut Cake

I just love this cake so much! With Easter right around the corner, you will need a show stopper dessert! Layers of sweet, buttery cake and then topped with a velvety creamy cheese frosting and topped with all the shredded coconut flakes. Making sure everything 

Citrus Avocado Salad with Feta

Citrus Avocado Salad with Feta

Nothing like brightening up your day with this beautiful and vibrant citrus salad. I used cara cara oranges and blood oranges but you can switch it up if you need to. Along with creamy avocado and salty briney feta a sweet floral drizzle of honey 

Cherry Cheesecake

Cherry Cheesecake

Cherry cheesecake holds a very special place in my heart! For as long as I can remember my dad would always request cherry cheesecake for his birthday. So it started out with a dream whip no bake cheesecake recipe but over the years I think 

Guinness Beef Stew

Guinness Beef Stew

This traditional Irish stew is just so hearty and comforting. When you need something easy at the end of the day. All made in one pot and in about 45 minutes. Tender beef is stewed together with Guinness beer, beef stock and root vegetables with 

Lucky Charms Loft House Cookies

Lucky Charms Loft House Cookies

These cookies will bring you right back to your childhood! The kids will just love them. They are exactly like the melt in your mouth sugar cookies from the grocery store but better, without all the preservatives. Sprinkled with crushed up Lucky Charms marshmallows they 

Leprechaun Green Muffins

Leprechaun Green Muffins

“Clever you may be but not as clever as me” We take St. Patrick’s day very seriously here in our household. I love getting the boys in the kitchen and creating new fun ways to get them to eat more vegetables. I took our favorite 

Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars

There may still be A LOT of snow on the ground here in Minnesota, but the sun is out and the birds are chirping. I feel spring in the air. These lemon bars are sure to brighten any day. Layers of buttery flaky shortbread with 

Chicken Mushroom and Spinach Fettuccine

Chicken Mushroom and Spinach Fettuccine

There is something just so special about homemade pasta. Maybe the love and time you put into kneading, rolling and cutting the dough it’s just so therapeutic for me. The boys just love to get their hands in there and helping too. If you have 

Strawberry Oat Bars

Strawberry Oat Bars

If you’re looking for a quick afternoon snack or dessert with a scoop of ice cream these bars amazing! Layers of oat crumble on the bottom and then juicy sweet strawberries and topped with another layer of the oat crumble. Nothing not to love about 

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or appetizer for game day, these buffalo chicken meatballs are amazing! Kind of a fun twist on the classic favorites. The meatballs are tender and juicy with melted butter and franks hot sauce dipped in the creamy tangy 

Valentine’s Chocolate Heart Cake

Valentine’s Chocolate Heart Cake

What’s a better way to say I love you than your own little personal cake? Two rich devils food chocolate cakes stacked on top of one another with raspberry cream cheese frosting in the center, and coated with chocolate ganache. Share one with your valentine 

Lemon Garlic Buttered Noodles

Lemon Garlic Buttered Noodles

You can never go wrong with buttered noodles! Always a family favorite around here. When I was growing up my mom would make buttered noodles with angel hair pasta and butter and it was just the best thing ever, and it still holds a special 

Ginger Beef with Homemade Udon Noodles

Ginger Beef with Homemade Udon Noodles

I have been learning how to make udon noodles for years and this traditional Japanese method is so fun to make especially with the kids! If you have some extra time there really is something so satisfying about making your own homemade noodles, using only 

Carrot Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

Made with warm spices, and apple sauce to make it super moist. This carrot cake is going to be a classic all time favorite. Then topped with a rich velvety brown butter frosting, just adds a carmel-y nutty flavor it’s the perfect welcome for spring! 

Spicy Crispy Ranch Chicken Wraps

Spicy Crispy Ranch Chicken Wraps

What’s not to love about these little wraps?! Crispy chicken with creamy avocado, homemade ranch, juicy tomatoes, shredded mozzarella and a little buffalo sauce wrapped up and grilled in a warm flour tortilla. They only take about a half hour, of course you can get 

Blueberry Thyme Puff Pastry Bites

Blueberry Thyme Puff Pastry Bites

So I had the intention of making puff pastry twists this morning but realized I didn’t have any sheets of puff pastry and only the shells. So it was a full experiment to see if these would work and they absolutely delivered! Layers and layers 

Raspberry Oreo Chocolate Mousse Pie

Raspberry Oreo Chocolate Mousse Pie

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner this is a perfect little dessert to spread the love. Starting with Oreo crust on the bottom and then topped with a creamy light pink raspberry mousse and topped with chocolate ganache and fresh raspberries. Oreo Crust Raspberry 

Coconut Curry Turkey Meatballs

Coconut Curry Turkey Meatballs

Just the perfect dinner when you’re looking for something relatively heathy and so comforting, and it can be made in under 45 minutes, and in one pot. Made with ground turkey meatballs, lots of warm spices in the curry, creamy coconut milk, a little soy