One of my favorite ways to wind down has always been to watch a great movie or TV series. And on a rainy day like what we have in Chicago today, popcorn is a perfect snack to accompany a favorite TV series. This popcorn has a couple key ingredients to have it reign over all […]

If you’ve never tried black soybean spaghetti, I’d highly suggest giving it a try. It’s healthier than traditional spaghetti, and is a beautiful dark purplish black color. It’s easy to add a veggie and cheese you have in the fridge into the pasta to customize it however you like. I happened to have some leftover […]

All over the internet, dalgona coffee recipes have been picking up momentum. If you’ve ever tried making it, the froth on top of the drink is really bitter, and I didn’t love it! Which I was surprised by since I love espresso and there is espresso powder in a dalgona coffee. So I decided to […]

Matcha is part of my daily routine a few days per week. It’s high in antioxidants, boosts metabolism, gives you steady energy throughout the day, helps you detox, and reduces stress. Recently I’ve been adding an additional superfood ingredient to my matcha routine – Moringa. It’s a superfood for the following reasons: 1. Balances hormones. It […]

Beets are a tricky ingredient. What do you put them in? How do you make them taste good…well, you can try making a bright beet hummus! It’s really simple and packs a punch of nutrients. With only 7 ingredients, the only prep necessary is to make sure you roast the beets ahead of time in […]

Cookies are a staple for any person who, well, eats food. It’s nice to have a couple recipes up your sleeve for when you want a cookie that’s not loaded with sugar, but also tastes delicious. I love cookies with texture to them, and the oatmeal and chocolate chips in this batter combine for the […]

I’m sure there’s lots of quarantine time baking going on and I couldn’t think of a better recipe to make for this odd season of life than buttermilk brownies. My nana and I have made this recipe many times. I use the printed recipe she gave me to bake these. I was, and am still […]

Mac n’ cheese is such a great and familiar dish. There’s so many different variations you can take with the recipe to make it a bit healthier. Options include adding veggies, or in this case, switching up what ingredient your pasta noodles are primarily made of. Banza chickpea rotini is the pasta of choice for […]

Lemon cookies have always been one of my favorite desserts, because they are perfect with coffee & don’t contain butter. I know what you’re thinking, hello, you are still eating sugar! But it’s only 1/2 cup, and many cookie recipes use more than that. I’ve had someone ask me if these cookies are biscuits, because […]

I think everyone loves soup, and it’s even better when all you need is a pot and maybe 20 minutes! No crockpot needed…and not 8 hours of waiting either. Gnocchi soup is a comfy, veggie filled soup that I first fell in love with at Olive Garden. I would never order an actual meal, just […]

Lately I’ve been trying to stay as active as possible without having access to a gym. So running on the trail and indoor yoga are my top workouts right now. But this still doesn’t feel like enough movement to level up to my usual fitness routine, so I’m doubling up efforts in the kitchen! Keep […]

Panna cotta, or ‘cooked cream,’ in Italian, is a simple but decadent dessert. Heavy cream is best type of dairy for this type of dessert, but it can be made lighter using 2% or another form of milk. Panna cotta is simple, and made with 7 ingredients, in this case. It can be adorned with pistachios, […]