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The Secret to Perfect Banana Bread

The Secret to Perfect Banana Bread

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 

Sweet and Spicy Baked Beans

Sweet and Spicy Baked Beans

Make Canned Baked Beans Taste Homemade with 7 Simple Ingredients for an Amazing & Easy BBQ Side Dish! This is our favorite Baked Bean Recipe thanks to its bold flavor and quick prep. You can make it ahead of time, and let it thicken and 

Buttery Turmeric Rice

Buttery Turmeric Rice

5 simple ingredients can turn plain rice into a flavorful side dish! This rice pairs well with a variety of flavors, and is extremely easy to make in a rice cooker. We always make this to serve with Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Indian dishes. Watch 

Tortellini Soup

Tortellini Soup

This flavorful soup is an easy one pot meal, loaded with Italian sausage, onions, garlic, carrots, bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, and of course, tortellini, all simmered in a savory tomato beef broth. This family recipe goes way back for us. When I was a small 

Chocolate Protein Smoothie Bowl

Chocolate Protein Smoothie Bowl

Satisfy your sweet tooth while giving your body the nutrition it needs with this delicious recipe! We make this entirely with ingredients that can be found at Costco, making it extra easy and affordable. Top with your favorite fruits and nuts, and enjoy it for 

Acaí Bowls

Acaí Bowls

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 

Taco Salad with Crispy Baked Tortilla Bowls

Taco Salad with Crispy Baked Tortilla Bowls

Taco salads are one of our family’s favorites, because they are an easy weeknight meal that you can prep ahead. Plus, they are so fun and delicious, with limitless variations, even our kids love them! Yes, a salad kids will like! We like to make 

Carnitas Pozole Rojo

Carnitas Pozole Rojo

Hey my homecooking friends, today we’re making a quick and easy 1 pot Pozole Rojo. Pozole is a traditional Mexican stew, with hominy and a rich red Chile broth. It’s a really simple yet flavorful stew , that is served with lots of fresh toppings 

Easy Hashbrown Casserole

Easy Hashbrown Casserole

This is the ultimate hashbrown casserole! All the creamy comforting goodness you’d expect from a cheesy casserole, with added flavor and freshness from a few Mexican inspired ingredients. Plus, we’ll show you a few easy substitutions we make to cut the calories, fat, sodium, and 

Slow Cooker Carnitas

Slow Cooker Carnitas

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