Traditional Caribbean Peanut Punch: Perfect for the Holidays
Peanut punch is a traditional and popular blended drink made in the Caribbean. Each island has its own variation of this nutritious drink...
Why I Don't Meal Prep: What I do Instead
Entire meal prepping is a lifestyle choice for many individuals and families, but I do not envy people who can spend hours bulk cooking...
A Love Letter to Tomatoes
It started off with what felt like a seductive kizomba dance, then the lively energy of salsa and a dramatic end with a paso doble.
What’s Cooking Wednesday: Best Bread Recipe
I am an avid baker of primarily desserts. I’ve always avoided anything to do with dough because it just takes too long. The kneading and...
Have a Lovely Weekend
We are at the end of August and this week has been one filled with final preparations for the return to school. At this point, I am more...
I Finally Decided to Learn to Make Fresh Noodles and It's a Game Changer
Learn how to make fresh noodles from scratch a staple in your home.
Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes and Beef Stew
There is never a wrong season for a great stew. If you own a pressure cooker, I hope you don’t have it stored somewhere in the back of...
My Favorite Cake Flavors and Frostings
If you've been here long enough, you know that I love to bake. It is the skill that brings me the greatest joy. At one point, I...
Crispy and Flavorful Fried Chicken with Noodles
Family dinners are usually planned around here, but when a request is made for fried chicken is made, I totally give in. Fried chicken –...
Leftover Mashed Potatoes: Breakfast Edition
Potatoes will always stand tall in my book. Fry it, boil it, bake it, mash it, scallop it, roast it; no matter how potatoes are made, I...
Creamy Pasta with Italian Sausage
I will start by saying that Trader Joe’s has almost 10 years of commitment from me, so I know just about every ingredient in that store....
5 Simple Breakfast Ideas
Breakfast food is my favorite. I can have it anytime of the day and I will never be tired of it. So whether you’re making this for...
Stuffed Peppers
My introduction to stuffed peppers was from a Ukrainian friend many years ago. It was simple, delicious and memorable. There are indeed...
Matcha Latte Cupcakes
About four years ago, I concocted a sugar free, matcha green tea latte cupcake recipe while my kids slept soundly. I needed something to...
The Best Chicken if you Follow these Rules
This is hands down one of the best chicken dishes I have made, but if you're looking for the recipe, I am not your girl. I am a free...
With Rising Food Prices, These are “Basic” Items I am Making From Scratch
These days, going to the grocery store makes even the strongest of us cower due to rising food prices. For that reason, I have been...