I have figured out many life hacks when it comes to preparing dinner over the years. I used to be a single mom of one for a long time. In the last few years, I went from one to a blended family with four children. While having the support of a partner is priceless, life […]
This month I was inspired to create a beet date carrot cake! There is something about Easter on the horizon that makes me start thinking about carrot cake. I think that’s because bunnies like cake and spring is a popular time to make cake? 🌷🍰 Nevertheless, this past month was both the first time I’ve […]
Better late than never! I came up with this recipe as a replacement for Green Bean Casserole last Thanksgiving, and got too preoccupied with the holidays to post! This Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Peppers is a perfect side for your holiday dinner table, but it also doesn’t have to be limited to that. […]
It’s mid-February and in my garden, several strawberries are growing! They remind me that we are amidst Strawberry harvesting season, and this inspired me to come up with something tasty. This Strawberry Chia Pudding Parfait recipe is healthy, and you can prepare it ahead of time for an on-the-go snack or breakfast. It is also […]
Traditional Mac n’ Cheese is Not Nutritious Traditional mac n’ cheese is heavy! It traditionally has lots of saturated fat, poor quality pasta, and very little nutritional value. Some mac and cheese is even totally processed. Aside from the convenience, boxed mac and cheese is even worse. However, sometimes you crave that home style, comforting […]
Okay, so no this is not a magical ‘shroom gravy… I am so sorry to disappoint those of you that may have gotten excited to “trip balls” again like a 20-something at an EDM concert. However, this mushroom gravy is quite magical in it’s savory umami taste and how wonderfully it compliments typically “boring” foods […]
This delicious fall season roasted sweet potato and beetroot salad is an amazing addition to Thanksgiving or any night of the week! I created this recipe when I just started my blog and have modified it since. The new version is just as tasty but is oil-free! I wanted this salad to be as whole […]
Do you ever wonder what kind of plant-based recipes kids will likely want to eat up without a fuss? Here I have some recipes to share with you of my own as well as submitted by a few of my food blogging friends! If you are starting from scratch with picky kids, first read my […]
We Eat A Lot of Pizza 🍕 Growing up my father worked for corporate Domino’s Pizza and later owned his own stores. Throughout the years, I worked as a customer service representative, delivery driver, and administrative assistant for my dad’s Domino’s Pizza stores. To say I’ve eaten a lot of pizza 🍕 may be an […]