Ok, so it’s getting cold. And really dark. At 5pm. And maybe all you want to do is pump yourself up with pumpkin lattes and carby pastries in the morning to wake up. But there is hope with this magical smoothie! In an attempt to create a smoothie that is way better than a bucket... Continue Reading →
pumpkin muffins + beer
Pumpkin and chocolate baked in little pillowy muffin nuggets? Hell yes. I've been stalking these muffins on Pinterest for over a week. I bought the missing recipe pieces on Saturday and whipped these tasty cakes up on Sunday morning. They were amazing and spicy and autumny and addictive. With the molasses, the ground cloves and... Continue Reading →
double chocolate chunk chia muffins
Chocolate, gooey goodness for breakfast? Yes, please. When I started baking last night, my intention was to make cupcakes. The recipe I used is from The Skinnygirl Dish by Bethenny Frankel and it's called Joyful Heart Chocolate Chip Cupcakes. She tells us within the recipe that these cupcakes are an evolved version of her Joyful... Continue Reading →
red quinoa + chickpea crunch!
After traveling for a few days and indulging in everything in my path, I always crave vegetables and whole grains. This deliciousness is the cure for any post-vacay healthy food craving. And the little bursts of bright colors will definitely cheer you up! It's crunchy, sweet, warm in flavor, colorful and satisfying! Quinoa is a... Continue Reading →
ah-mazing thin mints!
I was so excited when I saw Thin Mints on Chef Chloe's website. These cookies took me back to my days of Girl Scout-osity when I first fell in love with these little minty chocolate nuggets. The texture of the cookie was perfectly crisp and light and the chocolate coating was so ridiculously rich and... Continue Reading →
cinnamon pecan pomegranate fiesta!
Happy Friday! I love messy food as much as I love perfect pretty food. And I adore this bowl of messy delish goodness ... It has been my go-to breakfast all week since I opened up these two lovelies on Sunday ... If you are intimidated by opening a pomegranate, see these instructions. Though, I... Continue Reading →
red lentil, bulgur + mint soup
This is a perfect weeknight soup. It's warming, satisfying, healthy and spicy. I am always on the search for the perfect lentil soup. I found this recipe and altered it a bit, especially the blender step, to keep the process short and sweet for an easy post-work dish. Adapted recipe included here. lentil, bulgur +... Continue Reading →
mint chocolate coconut milk!
So excited when I found this tastiness at Whole Foods this week! I absolutely love So Delicious coconut milk products but this is the first time I've tried Mint Chocolate Coconut Milk! It's rich, creamy and a sweet delish treat any time of the day. I had it for breakfast yesterday morning and it seriously... Continue Reading →
garlic pearl couscous + chickpea + tomato salad
Pearl couscous is literally a bowl full of tiny pillows of pasta bliss. I discovered it only a year ago and I am trying to catch up on all the lost time with this adorable and scrumptious food. My favorite part of making this was the ridiculously buttery, caramel sweet aroma that took over the... Continue Reading →
mango + pomegranate salsa extravaganza
Hello there! The bounty of pomegranates is providing endless inspiration for loads of goodness. This dish represents everything I love about salsa. It's sweet, spicy, juicy, and has unbelievably fresh and crisp flavors. The pomegranates give it a sweet crunch, the ripe mangoes balance out the jalapeno and garlic, and the lime juice melds all... Continue Reading →