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That’s Show Biz, Baby!

 When life gets wild, my husband and I always turn towards each other and say “That’s show biz, baby!” So it was only natural that Weston’s entry...

A (sourdough) bun in the oven

Unless you follow my work instagram page, where I make relevant announcements that impact my business hours… we haven’t really come out and said it...

Spiced Apple Oatmeal

This spiced apple oatmeal isn’t your average oatmeal. With each bite you’ll be transported to a place of ultimate fall. The leaves, the crisp autumn...

Ramen Eggs (Soy Sauce Marinated Eggs)

You couldn’t sell me on an omelette or scrambled eggs, they’re simply not for me. But a ramen egg - now we are talking. I tried my first ramen egg...

Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Salad)

This corn salad is an easy and delicious way to make use of all the fresh summer corn the season has to offer. It's the perfect side to any BBQ or...

Summer Squash & Bok Choy Soup

This is hands down one of my favorite summer soups. With summer squash being so abundant this time of year, this soup is so flavorful and fresh....

The Best Beef Chili

This is hands-down the best beef chili, making this the last beef chili recipe you'll ever need. Nothing hits quite as hard as a big bowl of this...

Ground Chicken & White Bean Chili

Chili Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil 2 pounds ground chicken 1 teaspoon salt 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 onion, finely diced 1 tablespoon ground...

15-Minute Miso Soup

Miso soup is a favorite of mine. Something about that tangy savory broth and soft bites of tofu have me swoon. I never knew just how simple it was...

Festive Kale Salad

This is one of those kale salads that turns people onto Kale. I know, Kale isn’t the "it" vegetable anymore. But I promise you this Kale salad is...

Yogurt Cucumber Salad

Refreshing, crunchy and delicious - a great accompaniment that can be made in advance. I served this alongside my Tandoori drumsticks and the...

Classic Italian Tiramisu

This steals a spot in my top three favorite desserts. My tiramisu is a show stopper (despite the ugly photo). I've made this so many times but it is...

Ground Orange Chicken Bowl

If you love orange chicken like me, you'll love this healthier version. Unlike takeout orange chicken, this is not fried and the recipe calls for...

Caesar Dressing Recipe (Vegan)

Give me allll the Caesar salads. I love them! I love the tangy tart creamy dressing. I love the crunch of the romaine. This Caesar dressing is even...

White Wine Lemon Risotto

It all started with a TikTok, as things now often do. Some leftover white wine or post New Years celebratory champagne, a lemon, some parmesan...

Mimi’s Classic Italian Sponge Cake

Mother's Day is just upon us and I can't think of a more perfect cake to celebrate mom with. This cake is light, just sweet enough and bright with...

Watermelon Agua Fresca

Aqua fresca translates to 'fresh water'. It is a refreshing beverage made typically from fruits that have been blended with water. It's somewhere...

Strawberry Lemonade

Strawberry lemonade is such a fun delicious way to cheers off the hot heat of summer. It's sweet, tangy and refreshing. This lemonade is made...

Cabbage & Barley Soup

This soup is brimming with cabbage ribbons, fresh herbs, barley and beans. It is a nourishing soup that hits all the right notes. I used to call...

Creamy Tomato Soup (dairy free)

It's been so dry this past month, we desperately needed the rain. Then out of nowhere the skies opened up for us, glorious rain storms, thick dark...

Avocado Pesto Pasta

This dish has three of my favorite things: pasta, avocados and pesto. Can you ask for more? It’s easy to make and absolutely delicious. You...

Chana Masala (Indian Chickpea Curry)

Now this quick and easy dish was made for the winter. The delicious aroma will fill your home with the scent of cinnamon, glove and ginger as it...

Mediterranean Lemon Grilled Chicken

This delicious chicken recipe is lemony, herby and the perfect pairing for any dinner. Slice and serve over a salad or pasta dish or with a side of...

Fennel Frond & Basil Pesto

Did you know the fronds on those beautiful fennel bulbs you purchase are EDIBLE?! So often we end up throwing away nutrient dense delicious parts of...

Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms

We’re obsessed with these in my household! Sometimes I’ll just make a big platter and we’ll go to town and call that dinner. These...

Mimi’s Bruschetta

My grandmother always made the world’s best bruschetta. Watching the love she put into making such simple dishes from her...

The BEST Key Lime Pie

There is nothing like the tart and tangy sweetness of Key Lime Pie! Summer just wouldn't be the same without a nice slice of it on a hot sunny day....

Tomato Toast

Avocado toast gets all the attention, but growing up we always ate tomato toast. It’s rich, summery and a childhood favorite of mine. Now...

Tomato Cream Sauce (Dairy Free)

You may have caught on – I haven’t been cooking much lately. My work schedule has been, well, out of control. For the last several...

Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes

If we are being honest here, I’m more of a waffle girl. But these pancakes are ridiculously delicious and worthy of straying from team waffle...

Maple Sweetened Whipped Cream

Whipped cream is so easy to make that there really is no reason at all to purchase the store bought variety. This whipped cream is sweetened with...

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

During the hot months of summer I crave the freshness of a Strawberry Banana smoothie, I often end up making them several times a week. Strawberries...

Vegetable Lentil Soup

This soup has never let me down. It is hearty, delicious and easy to make. It's the perfect soup to whip up on a rainy day when you're needing a big...

Beet Pickled Curried Deviled Eggs

These deviled eggs are mildly pickled which gives them a little something extra in flavor but what really wows is that gorgeous pink color from the...

Bright & Floral Celery Soup

Celery is so underrated. It is often used to as the ultimate side-kick, the supporting role to all other vegetables. But if you start to...

Perfectly Spiced Carrot Soup

What day is it? Do you even wear regular clothes anymore or have you just embraced pajamas? Don't worry... this soup won't pull you away from your...

Farro Salad

This farro salad is a delicious and easy to make meal that can be enjoyed during the heat of Spring and Summer. I love it because each bite is...

Japanese Clear Soup

You know that clear broth with mushrooms that is served to you at Japanese and hibachi style restaurants? This is that, only better of course....