If the changing colors of the leaves was not enough of an indication that fall has arrived, then the first soup of the year is a sure sign. Autumn awakens my sentimental side; it seems far more melancholy (the good kind) than summer ever would be, and I guess I kinda like that about it. For me,… Continue reading Simple Sicilian Chicken Soup
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Pineapple Lime Brown Rice
The best things in life are sweet and simple. Some of my favorite things in life include sunsets, the smell of the ocean, laughing until it hurts, and pineapple. Rice is simple, and the pineapple adds the perfect amount of sweet. Since I can’t eat gluten (though I am only successful at not giving in 90%… Continue reading Pineapple Lime Brown Rice
Roasted Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts
A simple preparation for Brussels sprouts with delicious results. These Roasted Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts are incredibly easy and addictive. Lately, I have an obsession with sriracha, so I thought why not put them on my greens too! Add a little honey, garlic salt, olive oil, and you roast them for 30 minutes and the… Continue reading Roasted Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts
Lemon Rosemary Brussels Sprouts
Happy Thanksgiving! With turkey day tomorrow, I am all giddy with menu planning. The holiday season has foodie written all over it! For those who love to cook, Thanksgiving day is heaven. This year my in-laws are here and are making a roast and crab. Though I am a little sad to not be having… Continue reading Lemon Rosemary Brussels Sprouts
Asian Sesame Salad with Sriracha Salman
HELLOOOOO Spring and all things fresh! This Asian Sesame Salad with Sriracha Salmon is a light and refreshing salad sensation, full of diverse flavors and textures in every bite. The salad has carrots, cremini mushrooms, edamame, red kale, purple cabbage, and spinach coated in Gardini’s Roasted Asian Sesame Dressing. If there are two foods I will Nev-a… Continue reading Asian Sesame Salad with Sriracha Salman
Roasted Butternut Squash Arugula Salad
I’ve discovered my love for butternut squash lately. Like seriously – I am roasting it and putting it in everything! So when one of my best friends requested I post a fall salad, this Roasted Butternut Squash Arugula Salad was a sure thing. This salad is so simple and delicious, perfect for fall gatherings or even… Continue reading Roasted Butternut Squash Arugula Salad
Green Goddess Chili Shrimp Salad
The beautiful thing about a salad is there are so many variations. If you continue to switch it up, eating salads should never get old. I’ll admit, life is busy, and I often get in a salad rut because I just grab the usual salad toppings as I’m dashing through the store. After a ten… Continue reading Green Goddess Chili Shrimp Salad
Gluten-Free Cranberry Upside Down Cake
You can have your cake and eat it too. Or, in my case, I can have my cake and enjoy it too. If you are not able to eat gluten or simply avoid it, this cake is the perfect holiday treat. It has just the right amount of sweet and tart, dense and fluffy, and… Continue reading Gluten-Free Cranberry Upside Down Cake
Dark Chocolate Chunk Coconut Cookies
Rich, yet not too sweet. These cookies are spectacular. So amazing, my husband hid the cookies from me so that he didn’t have to share. If that doesn’t say these cookies are a win, I am not sure what would! And yes, he really hid the cookies, which was probably for the best. When it comes… Continue reading Dark Chocolate Chunk Coconut Cookies
Coconut Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Coconut Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough Ice Cream. I thought about shortening the title because I hear it’s not good to have long titles in the food blogging world, but then I realized I couldn’t let go of any part of it because every part churns together to create a creamy coconut bliss with the… Continue reading Coconut Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough Ice Cream