Ah, the age old problem of overripe bananas. Much like avocados, they have a narrow window of perfect ripeness, before they turn into this. Unappetizing to eat as a snack, but in actuality still perfectly good. What to do with them? 1 option is to …
Hey home cooking friends! Today we’re making homemade Carnitas! Carnitas is a Mexican pulled pork that’s incredibly delicious and can be used in any number of Mexican dishes, from tacos, to burritos, to Pozole, and more. Bonus, it’s as easy to make as it is …
We are obsessed with Acaí bowls! They are a refreshing, nutritious, and amazingly delicious breakfast, snack, or lunch! We make them ourselves at home on a budget, using mostly ingredients we get from Costco. They’re a great way to get the kids (& adults) to …
Falafel is one of my favorite middle eastern foods! They can be difficult to get right, but when you do, they are utter perfection. Crispy on the outside, soft and moist but not mushy on the inside, and packed with flavor. I spent years trying …
If you have never had homemade ice cream before, you are missing out! It tastes better than store bought, with 5 simple ingredients, no chemicals or preservatives, costs a fraction of the price, and is so incredibly easy to make. This recipe contains no eggs, …
We love chocolate chip cookies that are thick, soft and chewy on the inside, slightly crisp on the outside, and filled with chocolate in every bite. These cookies are all that, and more. They get their delightful chewiness from a touch of sweetened condensed milk, …
Bring special holiday flavors to a warm morning treat! We welcome cinnamon rolls any time in our house, but I especially like to make them around the holidays. They are a great prep ahead breakfast or dessert, that can simply be thrown in the oven …
This is our family’s all time favorite Thanksgiving appetizer! We look forward to them all year, and are excited to share the recipe with you. Spinach bites are deliciously addictive and extremely easy to make. Combining the spinach with butter, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese, and …
Homemade ice cream that tastes exactly like pumpkin pie! Topped with fresh maple syrup candied pecans, this is such a deliciously fun way to enjoy Thanksgiving flavors in a format different from traditional pie. Plus it’s super easy, can be made ahead of time, and …
We’re putting a spin on two classics to make the ultimate Thanksgiving dessert! These pie bars are super easy to make, you don’t even have to roll out the crust. They can even be handheld (great for kids), are dairy free, and will give you …
It is officially soup season and we’re whipping up a quick roasted cauliflower bisque. This is a really simple one pot soup recipe, that is creamy, hearty, and deceptively nutritious. This makes about 6 servings, and each one contains more than 5 servings of vegetables! …
Did you know you can make amazing snickerdoodle cookies without cream of tartar?! You can, and it’s so easy, and delicious. Today we’re making them with a Fall twist, with pumpkin spice. These are a great variation of a classic cookie, and we can’t wait …
Good noodles are the key to an authentic tasting chow mein. We have tested many different chow mein noodles, from dried chow mein noodles or spaghetti, to fresh chow mein noodles from the specialty asian market. We recently found these noodles at Trader Joe’s and …
Soft chewy pizza crust is the best way to take your homemade pizza night to the next level! No need to settle for subpar store bought crusts, we’re showing you how easy it is to make your own fresh dough. Plus, we’ll give you our …
Salad is the perfect summer side dish. Light, cold, nutritious, and can be prepped ahead of time. Perhaps when some think of salad, a bland picture comes to mind. Watery flavorless lettuce topped with a heavy creamy dressing that undoes any nutritional value you were …
Lettuce wraps are a great summer meal! They are deliciously satisfying, yet light and fresh. Plus, they wonderful enjoyed hot or cold, and can be prepped ahead of time. These lettuce wraps contain lean ground chicken, are packed with veggies, and simply seasoned to perfection …
