• Meal Prep,  Salads

    Chipotle Tahini Bowls

    Healthy and versatile bowls that come together under a generous drizzle of addictingly creamy vegan chipotle tahini sauce. Perfectly crisped roasted sweet potatoes, finely chopped kale with an irresistible texture, creamy avocado, hearty quinoa, and a flawlessly soft-boiled egg cooked to perfection in just six minutes. Already an enticing combination, wouldn’t you agree? But hold onto your taste buds, because here’s the real star of the show: Chipotle Tahini. Imagine a velvety, addictive blend of creaminess, sweetness, and just the right amount of spice that you’ll want to drizzle on everything. That’s the true hero of these bowls—Chipotle Tahini Bowls, to be exact. Here are the steps:

  • Healthy,  Quick and Easy,  Vegetarian

    Two Person Raspberry Crumbles

    These sweet, jammy, buttery, lip-staining red berry crumbles are my summer everything right now. They are conveniently sized for just two people so that you don’t have to make a full pan of raspberry bars when the hardcore craving for a juicy, berry-forward, summery dessert strikes, which, for us, is, like, nightly? It’s fine. We’re fine. INSTRUCTIONS

  • Quick and Easy,  Salads

    Summer Chipotle Chicken Cobb Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

    This dish is a nutritional powerhouse thanks to the inclusion of quinoa and black beans, but it doesn’t stop there—it’s bursting with flavor. Creamy peppers confit, heaps of succulent sweet corn, and a homemade dressing that perfectly captures the essence of elote (Mexican street corn) with its tangy lime, savory cotija cheese, and spicy chili powder. And a shoutout to ALDI for providing everything needed to make this culinary dream a reality, including the freshest summertime produce. Mexican street corn, whether served on the cob (elote) or as kernels in a cup (esquites), is a beloved snack in Mexico, featuring grilled corn slathered in mayo, lime juice, cotija cheese, and…

  • Quick and Easy,  Salads

    Elote Style Quinoa Salad

    This dish is a nutritional powerhouse thanks to the inclusion of quinoa and black beans, but it doesn’t stop there—it’s bursting with flavor. Creamy peppers confit, heaps of succulent sweet corn, and a homemade dressing that perfectly captures the essence of elote (Mexican street corn) with its tangy lime, savory cotija cheese, and spicy chili powder. And a shoutout to ALDI for providing everything needed to make this culinary dream a reality, including the freshest summertime produce. Mexican street corn, whether served on the cob (elote) or as kernels in a cup (esquites), is a beloved snack in Mexico, featuring grilled corn slathered in mayo, lime juice, cotija cheese, and…

  • Healthy,  Quick and Easy

    Best Homemade Pancake

    This homemade pancake recipe, inspired by Craig Claiborne’s The New York Times Cookbook, has been a cherished part of my culinary repertoire since my children were small. It’s a hit for good reason. Utilizing basic ingredients like flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, milk, eggs, and butter, these pancakes boast a delightful texture: airy within and crispy outside. Though delightful on their own, you can personalize them with your preferred additions. In the past, I used to sprinkle in chocolate chips for a special treat when my kids were younger. Nowadays, I often incorporate fresh or frozen blueberries (and variations like banana or pumpkin pancakes are equally delightful). Once you’ve experienced…

  • Quick and Easy

    Basic Soft Pretzels

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