for my wednesday wish list, it’s about my dream dining room. so in my searching and poking around, I was inspired by Arhaus‘ dining rooms and dining room tables, but especially the Kensington Collection which (as seen in the image below) creates a setting that just screams casual elegance — my personal preference in a dining room (from the table to the different seating options … More wednesday wish list: dining room
it’s a game day menu full of seasonal eats – let me what you think! snacks caramelized leek* and spinach dip via cooking light (serve this with chips and some veggies!) grilled bbq tempe sliders with kale* slaw via the plant strong vegan crispy lemon* chicken wings via dinner at the zoo sweets blood orange* bars via white … More game day: winter seasonal eats
Pantone’s 2017 color of the year is greenery. which makes me especially happy during this cold month of January because it evokes a sense of renewal and revitalization (and impatience – I already can’t wait for spring). 😉 how would you use this vibrant color? here are my 5favs. share yours! (all images via houzz.com) 1. … More get greenery.
as the saying goes, when you have lemons – make lemonade. and I’m taking that literally. 😉 we grew some fresh mint this year and used it to make the best lemonade. surprisingly, it was even more refreshing on a cold night (it made us immediately want summer). so when you have lemons, make … More when you have lemons…
these potato cups pack a lot of flavor in a small bite. I actually enjoyed them as a side dish just for me, but they would be a great appetizer if you made them right before they had to be served. I made 5 of these potato cups with just one potato (and only 4 … More gluten free potato cups with Charlie.
this easy cocoa brownie recipe from Nestle is perfect for a quick dessert and even better when made into brownie bites and dipped into melted chocolate. take them to the next level and get creative with toppings and make these brownie bites the star of your holiday party. recipe is below. let me know if you make … More chocolatey chewy cocoa brownie bites.
so for Thanksgiving this year, I decided to make a “traditional” dessert, but with slight modifications. it was pecan tartlets…the classic “pecan pie” but made in mini tart pans. it was an absolutely delectable dish. I loved that I found a recipe where it wasn’t overly sweet, but had just the right amount of sweetness. … More southern pecan tartlets
in the event that you are still thinking about things to make, bake or create 😉 — here are a few last minute ideas for your thanksgiving day: if you have overripe bananas — make this banana bread for breakfast. if you forgot to leave out the butter, but want to bake something quick- choose these doughnuts. … More thanksgiving last minute ideas
banana nut bread is one of my personal favorites. whether it’s for breakfast, weekend brunch, or even during afternoon tea — frankly, banana nut bread is perfect at anytime. I made some this weekend but I wanted it to be a little different. so, I made it in mini bundt pans and instead of using … More banana pecan bundt. the best ever.
I was inspired to make these chicken meatballs after trying a recipe from Blue Apron that used ras el hanout, a spice mix from North Africa. I had never tried it, but I’ve recently learned to love it. I can only describe its flavor as having alot of depth with layers of sweet, spicy and even … More spiced chicken meatballs.
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