Sinful Cinnamon Rolls
Sinfully delicious, ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls.
Balsamic Blackberry Brie Bites
Balsamic blackberry brie bites… say that five times fast! These little bite sized appetizers are perfect for a wine and cheese night with friends. Pairs best with a glass (or 3) of a rich berry merlot. Although they look like baby pies, they taste like a cracker covered in cheese and jam. Can you say …
Reese’s Brownies
What could possibly make brownies any better? How about topping them with the salty, peanut buttery goodness that is a Reese’s peanut butter cup. These brownies are filled with a warm fudge ripple and melted chocolate chunks. When you need a pan of brownies to a) seriously impress someone or b) soothe a broken heart …
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Mango Citrus Barbecue Chicken
Another easy weeknight meal idea coming at cha… grilled barbecue chicken topped with a spicy mango citrus avocado salsa. This is a recipe inspired by Wellness with Courtnie: iIt’s a perfect mix of tangy, sweet, spicy, and savory. Serve with rice or over a bed of fresh lettuce to make a yummy salad. It’s a …
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Taco Stuffed Peppers
I’m going to admit something, and I hope you won’t think less of me. Up until about a year ago, I had never had stuffed peppers. That’s right, I went 23 years of my life without knowing how amazing these are for delicious weeknight dinners. You can stuff a pepper with almost anything, but my …
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S’mores Cups
Thinking about what to bring or make for your 4th of July BBQ? How about these delicious S’mores cups?! Perfect for kids and adults alike. These have a crumbly and buttery graham cracker crust, with warm and melty milk chocolate and of course, a delicious toasty marshmallow.
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Taco Salad
Another quick, easy, and HEALTHY dinner coming at cha. Taco salad is super yummy and quick to make for busy nights. Also, if you make tacos pretty frequently (read: me) this is a versatile recipe that you can use basically whatever you need to get rid of in your fridge / pantry. Tonight I used …
Cherry Chocolate Chip Blondies
A perfect recipe for all your left over summer cherries that you don’t know what to do with! These cherry chocolate chip blondies are just so damn good. Think of a buttery chewy cookie meets the texture of a brownie, but infused with chocolate covered cherries. Yeah, these are seriously YUM. Recipe adapted from Averie …
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Saucy Teriyaki Meatballs
Little saucy balls, aka my street name. Just kidding (maybe). These are some yummy teriyaki meatballs I made using ground turkey, ginger paste, garlic, and teriyaki sauce. You can make this into an easy dinner (under 30 minutes, woohoo) by making teriyaki bowls and pairing them with veggies of your choice and rice. Or double …
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Loaded Savory Sweet Potatoes
Both healthy and delicious, loaded sweet potatoes are sure to please everyone at your table. I was inspired by one of my favorite lunch places in Fresno, Farm Fresh Bowls. They do an awesome sweet potato bowl that’s one of my favorite go to lunches. One of the best things about this recipe is how …
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Sugar Cookie Strawberry Cups
The perfect summertime dessert! A chewy sugar cookie, filled with sweet cream cheese frosting and topped with sweet and tangy strawberries. If a sugar cookie and a strawberry cheesecake fell in love, this would be their baby. You can top these with any kind of fruit your heart desires. These would also be great with …
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Cali Turkey Burgers
What makes this burger a Cali burger? Well, it’s made out of turkey instead of beef for starters. Also, there’s avocado on it too. So yeah dude, it’s a Cali burger. The turkey is extra juicy and tender, with a gooey blanket of pepper jack cheese. If you want to go extra California style and …
Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
Steak fajitas. Need I say more? Ok, I’ll say a few more words. Fajitas are a staple weekday dinner in our house. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal dishes and clean up afterwards. When it’s a busy night, I use a pre-seasoned carne asada from the grocery store. Trader Joe’s has a great one …
Spicy Skillet Chicken and Peppers
Juicy chicken, bell peppers and onions in a spicy tomato sauce topped with goat cheese and fresh basil. Serve with rice or pasta to make it extra-filling, or eat on it’s own for a low carb option that tastes like a treat! For my friends who don’t love the spice, omit the red pepper flakes …
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Shrimp and Grits
The first time my mom made me shrimp and grits, I honestly had no idea what it even was. Yes, growing up in California isn’t all it’s cracked up to be sometimes. But oh my goodness. I can still remember that first bite and floating to heaven! The savory grits are creamy, and topped with …
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Rustic Peach Tart
To me, summer time means trips to the farmer’s market even in the sweltering heat, and picking up the most delicious produce, especially fresh delicious peaches that are so sweet and juicy you think you just might die. I picked up some great looking peaches this week, and decided to make something equally as delicious …
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Nutella Stuffed Sugar Cookies
Hello. This week I needed to eat my feelings. Enter: the Nutella stuffed sugar cookie. Warm, gooey explosions of Nutella wrapped in a warm hug of a buttery sugar cookie. Need I say more?
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Lemon and White Bean Kale Salad
I’ve been eating a lot of really delicious things lately, but I felt like it was time to get back on track to having at least one healthy dinner this week. This salad is unique and it doesn’t feel like I’m eating a boring Caesar salad. Serve it as a side, or add your favorite protein to …
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Farmer’s Market Veggie Pizza
I absolutely love my local farmer’s market. Yes, I know, it’s basic but you know what I’m not ashamed! Living in California’s central valley, I’m so lucky that I have access to such amazing fresh produce. There’s something so fun to me about wandering and letting the food speak to you. “What am I having …
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Parmesan Crusted Lemon Pepper Chicken
Parmesan and lemon make for a delicious and tangy combo on these chicken cutlets! Serve with your favorite veggie (my favorites are asparagus, broccoli, or cauliflower with this recipe). If you’re keto, swap the flour for more parmesan! Or hey just add more parmesan if you’re like me and always want the most cheese.
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Apple and Feta Salad
I’ve been trying to get back on the healthy meal game but it’s also still way too hot to turn on my oven (thanks, Fresno in August). This is a quick and easy salad that will leave you full and happy (as happy as a salad can make anyone… I mean it’s not a cookie …
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Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies
Work has been really crazy lately, and it’s making me feel extra drained when I get home. Add the 105 degree heat to my already dwindled energy (I will complain about Fresno Summers until the day I die) and it’s really hard for me to muster up the energy to cook. For days like this …
Watermelon Feta & Arugula Salad
A light and fresh salad for hot days! The watermelon gives this salad some sweetness and the feta balances it out wonderfully with a sharp bite. Eat it as a side dish, or pair it with balsamic marinated chicken for a meal.
Cinnamon Sugar Protein Pancake Muffins
You know I’m all about recipes that are fast, easy, and delicious. These Cinnamon sugar protein pancake muffins are sure to please the whole gang! The protein pancake mix is made with whole grain and packs 16 grams of protein per 2 muffins, which is pretty awesome if you ask me! I made these into …
Teriyaki Salmon and Sweet Potato Hash
This recipe has only 5 ingredients for 1 delicious dinner! All done on one sheet pan, the teriyaki sauce goes so well with the sweet and filling sweet potatoes and zucchini. Minimal ingredients and minimal clean up make for maximum delicious.
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New Year’s Detox Soup
After a holiday season full of indulging, it’s hard to get back on track when all I’m craving are cookies, holiday feasts, and junk food galore. Here’s a soup that’s comforting, warm, and surprisingly thick and smooth (title of my next R&B album?). It’s packed with butternut squash, lentils, and kale which in my opinion …
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Honey Bourbon Peach Ice Cream
Summer time in the valley means one of my absolute favorite fruits: fresh peaches. For this recipe, you’ll need a LOT peaches (it helps if you have a friend with a lot of extra peaches from her tree to share, thank you Cory). Bourbon-soaked peaches add a lovely depth of flavor to a vanilla peach …
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Harvest Bowl
Well, it’s that annual time of year where it’s generally unacceptable to be so excited about fall / Halloween, yet here I am longing for pumpkins, chilly afternoons, sweet potatoes, and all things cozy. This harvest bowl is a super healthy way to partake in a little fall nostalgia no matter the time of year.
Pesto Sauce
Making fresh pesto is so easy and SO worth it! Yes, this pesto will be… the best-o. I’m sorry, please don’t go I promise it’s a good recipe. The way I make my pesto uses less oil than traditional pesto recipes which makes it slightly healthier without sacrificing any of the flavor. Use it on …
Coconut Berry Cornbread Muffins
Recently, my tik tok has been flooded with the audio of an old Lifesavers commercial. It’s got a medieval looking man who sings “Berries and cream, berries and cream, I’m a little lad who loves berries and cream!” and you know what, I AM a little lad who loves berries and cream. So I set …
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Whipped Ricotta and Honey Dip
Over the last year, I’ve been on a mission to learn how to make bread from scratch by baking every recipe in the “Bread Baking for Beginners” Cookbook. This week, I made a country raisin walnut bread that was delicious and I needed an excuse to eat half the loaf in one sitting. Enter the …
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Summer Scallops with Roasted Tomatoes
To me, nothing says summer like deliciously flavorful ripe tomatoes, corn, and seafood. This recipe pairs pan seared scallops with a roasted tomato white bean sauce that’s tangy, spicy, and slightly sweet. Add some roasted corn, some buttery toasted bread, and of course some good white wine, and you have a perfect summer dinner.
Berry Mascarpone Tart
Light, sweet, tart, and perfect for summer! This tart looks like it came straight from the bakery but it couldn’t be easier to make.