simple recipes + simple ingredients
My mother keeps candles lit around the house. Walking through the front door, it’s reasonable to question whether the electricity is about to go out or if she’s planning on hosting a vigil. Additionally, the candles tend to create conflicting emotions. When I’m in the living room I feel the urge to eat vanilla cupcakes, but entering the kitchen reminds…
I have big ambitions for my morning routine. Every week I add fresh spinach and fruits to my grocery list with dreams of having fresh green smoothies for breakfast. I’ll wake up and feel rested while having some peace and quiet as I sip my nutritious smoothie and mentally prepare myself to tackle the day. In reality, I set 6…
The ranking of my favorite things in life are as follows: S’mores > Puppy Breath > Hugs > Jurassic World > Coffee. And guess what? Today is National S’mores Day! S’mores are unequivocally my favorite dessert, and I’ve (honestly) had this day marked on my calendar for some time. I texted my closest friends to give them a heads up…
Oh, sweet and tangy marinara sauce with creamy mozzarella and fresh basil – how you have a pizza my heart! It’s true. I knead you. Sorry, I’m done. No really, dough. I know it’s cheesy. …Okay, now I’m done. Making pizza dough has always sounded like an exhausting task. There’s the kneading and the rising and the kneading again, but…
I’ve decided the best compliment I’ve received on my baked goods is my husband telling me to bring this lemon cake to work so he’ll stop sneaking bites of it while at home. And then every time I walked by the kitchen I’d notice the cake growing smaller and smaller. This cake has plain greek yogurt, lemon zest, and olive…
My first apartment gym faced a Taco Bell. I’d hop on a machine and have no choice but to stare at the people coming in and out. They’d be laughing and smiling, their bellies full of delicious beef supreme chalupas. I’d start thinking about 5-layer grilled stuffed burritos and the last time I had soft chicken tacos and wonder how…
Hummus is a huge staple in our house. It’s creamy and flavorful, as well as rich in vitamins and fiber. There are many prepackaged variations sold at grocery stores, but it’s easy and inexpensive to make at home – and you can adjust the texture and flavor to fit your preference! The basic ingredients of hummus are: chickpeas (garbanzo beans),…
