I’m kind of stoked about these muffins. When I was making them I thought they were going to turn out awful. I almost didn’t even cook them, and then I almost didn’t even bother photographing them and THEN, I took a bite of one. HOLY, they are amazing!! I thought they would be hard as rocks … [Read more…]
So, Thanksgiving came and went and now you are ready to un-stuff yourself? But you still have sweet potatoes and brussels sprouts on your mind?! Good, those foods are so good for you! This time though, try making them in this salad instead of whipping them with marshmallows or drowning them in bacon; you’re mind and … [Read more…]
Oh Trader Joe’s, how I miss thee. And what I miss the most is their Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus. Oh. My. Good. I bought a container every week, sometimes two, when I lived near one in Chicago. My roommate and I got a little hummus crazy with having a Whole Foods and a Trader Joe’s so … [Read more…]
What if, this Christmas, instead of giving friends and family a bunch of sugary, butter-filled cookies, you gave them a leg up on their New Year’s resolutions and gave them these chewy chocolate granola bars instead? They’re naturally sweetened, dense, chewy, and chocolatey; dare I say…they’re actually quite brownie-like! Plus that pop of dried cranberries … [Read more…]
I came up with this dressing to go with my Simple Festive Fall Salad. It’s light, flavourful, simple, and only contains clean, good for you ingredients. I’ve been putting this on all of my salads ever since! The ginger isn’t overpowering and the dijon mustard and maple syrup really balance out the flavour nicely. Try … [Read more…]
My dad’s parents immigrated to the U.S. from Italy before he was born so I was lucky enough to grow up with the most Aaaamazing Italian dinners. My Nonna would make these massive meals on the holidays and we’d all be full after the first course, which was usually some sort of pasta. I mean, … [Read more…]
Hey You! Do you like chocolate milkshakes?! OMG, ME TOO! Do you ever eat them for breakfast!? Of course you don’t. But you can now! OK fine, it’s not a milkshake, technically, but it is definitely breakfast material. Why? Because, this one packs a serious Omega-3 punch. We need to eat our Omega-3s because our … [Read more…]
