All Recipes

Crispy Sweet Potato Fries Recently I did a live Q&A and one of the questions I got was how to make crispy sweet potato fries without burning them. So I got bizzy in my kitchen and figured it out!  The trick is to simply microwave the sweet potato fries for one minute.  This is just enough to make them slightly fork tender, but they will...

Cheater Sourdough Bread This cheater sourdough bread recipe may make the fear of using yeast a thing of the past.  My method also does not require any special equipment other than a bowl and a Dutch oven.   In a world where instant gratification often reigns supreme, the art of making sourdough bread stands out as a testament to the power of patience and practice. Much...

Matcha Chia Pudding This matcha chia pudding is hands down my favorite chia pudding I’ve made to date. The vanilla protein powder gives just enough sweetness, and with the fruit on top, it’s the right amount of sweetness for me. FlavCity Protein Smoothie I’ve tried so many protein powders over the years, but they all go through me so quickly, I may as well drink...

Cottage Cheese Tahini Dressing In my quest of trying to eat more vegetables, I’ve been following some vegan accounts.  This cottage cheese tahini dressing was inspired one of those food bloggers. Sara from Better Food Guru is a 30 year seasoned chef.  She’s vegan, and one of the reasons I love her is that she doesn’t push veganism on you, she just wants you to...

Even if you have never cooked lamb before, this roasted boneless leg of lamb with lemon herbed Classic Idaho® Russet Potatoes with Zucchini is not only delicious, but so easy to make! Aussie Beef and Lamb™ According to their website: “Australian Lamb is the #1 source of quality lamb in the US. Lamb from Down Under has the all-natural advantage. It’s free-range and naturally fed...

Easter Dinner on A Budget Grocery prices seem to just going up and up these days.  But if you utilize your grocery stores sale flyer, you can create a delicious Easter Dinner on a Budget. While this meal may not be a typical Easter dinner, I think your family and friends will love this Easter Menu. How to save money at the grocery store Mariano’s...

Healthier Marry Me Chicken Marry Me Chicken has been all over TikTok lately, and I’ve never had it.  Probably because it calls for a cup of heavy cream, which is 57 WW points!  This healthier marry me chicken is delicious and you’ll never know it’s lightened up. What is Marry Me Chicken? Marry Me Chicken is a popular and delicious chicken dish that’s known for...

This barley meatball vegetable soup is definitely a meal! One of the first recipes I made for my last husband was homemade bread, compound herbed butter with chicken noodle soup.  He loved it!  I cleaned up the kitchen and asked if he was ready to go the movies, and he said “what’s for dinner?”  It was quickly learned that my husband did not consider soup...

Pistachio Scones Recipe Scones are one of my favorite things to make.  These pistachio scones with mint chocolate drizzle are absolutely delicious.  No serious baking skills required! I adapted a recipe from Sweet Simple Masala.  Her recipe called for 5 tablespoons of butter, and a 1.25 cups of heavy cream.  Did you know that 1.25 cups of heavy cream is 57 points?  By substituting unsweetened...

This tofu cabbage stir fry is going to go to the top of the list of things to make – pinky swear! It’s full of flavor and yes, I am eating vegetables!  My friend Morgan and I went to an Asian grocery store a week ago and I bought some Taiwanese cabbage.  It’s delicious! This recipe was made on my Instagram stories, and I just...