Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which has gotten me thinking about some of my favorite dishes. Turkey is great, but at least for me, Thanksgiving is all about the sides. Honestly, if my turkey got burnt in the oven or I just forgot about it, I would still have a fabulous dinner and probably …
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Chickpeas are some of those versatile ingredients that are great by themselves but can also be used in various different recipes. They’re filling and nutritious, and if you adhere to a vegetarian lifestyle, their high protein content makes them an awesome meat replacement. I know chickpeas. what is falafel? Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern …
Have you ever heard of millionaire bars? If not, I’m sure you’ve heard of Twix bars. You know, the ooey gooey candy bars filled with chocolate and caramel that we know is bad for us but is so sinfully delicious anyway? Well, NO NEED TO SIN ANYMORE, folks! These tahini “millionaire” bars give you all …
Labor Day Weekend is coming up, and if you’re hosting, I know that you’re currently scrambling to figure out what crowd-pleasing dishes you need to prepare to keep everyone well-fed and be able to enjoy the yard games and barbecue. Well, you are in luck, because this tomatillo salsa is not only a major crowd-pleaser, …
One of my favorite summer salads is a recipe that my grandma (we call her “Bunia”) used to make. This jicama salad combines the crunchy root vegetable with roasted corn, red onion, mango, and cilantro—an awesome summer combo. While the jicama itself doesn’t have a ton of flavor, it lends a nice crunch to the …
When I look at the forecast in the morning and it’s shaping up to be another hot day with temperatures reaching well into the nineties, the only thing I want to put in my body is something cold. Make it fruity and filling, and you’re looking at a grade A breakfast. And there’s nothing like …
SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS, EVERYBODY! Okay, not those kinds of shots… Sometimes you want a smoothie but you’re in a hurry and just don’t have time to drink a full one. And I highly do NOT recommend chugging a smoothie, ‘cause brain freeze. Ouch. Or you’re not really that hungry and just want …
I love hummus. It’s great for dipping veggies, amazing with pita bread, and heck, I’ll even eat a spoonful of it once in a while for a boost of protein. I almost always have a container of hummus in my fridge, and I love trying different flavors and brands. And though I’ve tried some pretty …