There might be nothing better than an almond flavored cookie. This recipe has exactly that and a chocolate hazelnut filling – Nutella! I’ll definitely be making these for my next family get together. They’re not too sweet, but have a rich, tangy, nutty flavor profile. Prep the dough in advance for chilling in the fridge, […]
If you’re like me, thinking of making bread can seem overwhelming. But actually, it’s pretty simple! Crusty, fluffy bread takes more time than actual preparation, so it’s great to make on a Sunday morning and have a whole loaf for the week. I used instant yeast for this recipe, which you can find at any […]
Summertime is perfect for cold brew! And with hot temperatures, ice cubes are a must. But what about when they melt and your coffee is suddenly double as watery as it was to start? That’s where coffee ice cubes come into play. These lavender coffee cubes + coconut cold brew can easily become a summertime […]
It’s Memorial Day weekend, which means we’ve got 3 mornings to wake up at whatever time we want and make some tasty breakfast! I can’t think of a better combination than waffles, Nutella and bananas. This recipe has bananas in the batter and as a topping. Sometimes bananas make batters a strange consistency, but this […]
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 […]