There are two things I buy early for the Christmas season: 1) The must-have toy that my child is begging Santa for–the risk of not securing it is not worth the 20% off to me and 2) Advent calendars. Advent calendars come out early…
I shared the STEAK, now time for the CAKE in my husband’s Steak & Cake birthday dinner request! For his birthday cake, I chose Ina Garten’s Coconut Cake! It is a big, beautiful cake fit for a special occasion! Details below. Rating: A- How…
My husband wanted Steak & Cake for his big birthday dinner so first up: STEAK! This Seared Steak with Spicy Garlic-Miso Butter & Same-Skillet Asparagus, from Chrissy Teigen, was very easy to put together, but felt very special for a celebratory evening! Rating: A-…
This Vanilla Bean Clafoutis with Raspberries & Nectarines, from Good Housekeeping, might just be my new favorite sweet treat. Full disclosure: My kids did not appreciate the texture, even though I kept telling them it was like a crepe in pudding form. Whatever, more…
While I’m not gluten-free, I love a gluten-free brownie. They’re usually incredibly moist and I am definitely a center-cut girl. I thought I would love these Double Chocolate Almond Brownies from Blue Diamond! Rating: C+ How to make it an A+: They missed the…
These Chocolate-Oat-Date Bars, from Real Simple, are my new sweet treat to gift! The puréed dates give the bars a brownie texture, and with the hints of chocolate, you’re not sure what you’re eating! This creative recipe is just delicious. Rating: A+ How to…
Tacos with a Thai flair coming at you thanks to Lisa’s 1973 INCREDIBLE fresh, plant-based, clean dressings. I used Studio Fifty-Fresh for these Thai Basil Salmon Tacos with Sticky Rice, but be sure to check out the whole Lisa’s 1973 line-up here! Recipe: Serves:…
Two incredibly delicious worlds collided in these Coconut Macaroon Brownies from Food & Wine magazine! They were not light on the ingredients, but still pretty quick and easy to put together! There is an hour refrigeration required half-way through, but if you have time…
This Broccoli Salad from AllRecipes is a summer BBQ favorite! With bacon and cheddar and mayo, this is definitely a twist on a classic! Rating: A+ How to make it an A+: You can’t have a ton of it since the vinegar is pretty…
This Blueberry, Raspberry, and Lemon Loaf, from AllRecipes, is a nice and simple cake that can be served any time of day! A brunch side, a cheeky breakfast, an afternoon snack, dessert–SURE! Why not. Rating: A How to make it an A+: This is…
