Vegan-friendly matcha chia pudding popsicles
Take your matcha on the go with these vegan-friendly matcha chia pudding popsicles! Disclosure: This post contains some affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn…
Roasted beet hummus + turkey sandwich
This colorful sandwich stack is layered with fresh veggies, smoked turkey breast, and a vibrant roasted beet hummus—for a healthy lunch that’s as fun to look at as it is…
Soft + chewy Italian pignoli cookies
Treat your friends and family this holiday with these delicious Italian pignoli cookies. Nutty almond paste and pine nuts will make these the most luxurious cookies at your dessert table!…
Smoky tomato soup + grilled cheese
Silky-smooth homemade tomato soup with a smoky twist. Paired with an ooey-gooey grilled cheese made just like they do at the diner! Hello friends! I’m sure you’re all familiar with…
Heirloom tomato caprese with garlic crostini
If caprese and bruschetta had a baby, it would look like this appetizer. Crunchy garlic crostini topped with juicy heirloom tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and a tangy drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Mangia!…
XXX Spicy Chili
This hearty chili packs a fiery punch. We spice it up three different ways and top with cool Greek yogurt, gooey cheddar cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips for a flavorful…
Southwestern shrimp salad
When I was growing up, my mom would make this bean salad called Texas caviar. It had all the usual suspects of Tex-Mex cuisine—corn, bell pepper, onion, tomato, etc. We would…
Cream cheese strawberry banana bread
I don’t consider myself much of a baker, but as soon as someone finds out I like to cook, they assume I can whip up a batch of chocolate soufflés…
Homemade meatballs
By now you should know I’m a pretty big fan of Italian(s)—food, people, culture—so it should come as no surprise that the guy I’m dating is Italian. When we first…
Green tea “ice cream”
The first time I tried green tea ice cream was at an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet in Small Town, Wisconsin. I remember choosing it from the ice cream cooler because of its…