My family and I lived in the New York City area for a little over six months a few years ago. In that short amount of time, I came to love all things New York. During our first few weeks to the city, my oldest two kiddos and I ended up feeling hungry on a […] More
Recently I have been serving my family more fish as a healthy source of lean protein. I had some frozen mahi-mahi in my freezer. Since my family likes sesame and teriyaki flavors, I created a delicious healthy meal that everyone loved. I served the marinated fish over rice noodles, but the fish dish would be […] More
Pistachios are my favorite nut. I recently purchased a bottle of Monin pistachio syrup to try in my coffee. I was immediately hooked on the delicious pistachio flavor! I have also been experimenting with different recipes lately, and I decided to try making a pistachio chicken. I created a simple marinade for the chicken. Paired […] More
Shepherd’s pie is a favorite meal in my house. While the classic recipe is delicious, I decided to change things up a bit recently. Instead of mashed potatoes, I used sweet potatoes for the top layer. The mix of sweet with savory was absolutely delicious! Ingredients 2 pounds of sweet potatoes 1/2 cup of sour […] More
As a mom of four who has been experimenting with different recipes lately, I am a fan of easy to make meals that do not require a lot of prep time. Chicken is always hit with my oldest three kiddos. I recently made a sheet pan meal with chicken, carrots, and Brussels sprouts that had […] More
To save money and explore new foods, I have been cooking at home a lot more recently. While I have a lot of go-to recipes that my family loves, I have also been looking for new recipes to try. I recently made a delicious and nutritious casserole with healthy sweet potatoes, tomatoes, black beans, and […] More
I have been cooking at home for my family more in recent weeks. However, we are getting tired of the same old recipes, so I have been experimenting with new flavors. I had some pork on hand a few days ago, and I made a delicious creamy paprika pork that my family loved. Ingredients 1 […] More
I love potato salad, especially during the warm summer months. I also recently discovered toasted sesame seed oil, which is an ingredient in our family-favorite bulgogi recipe. The smoky flavor pairs perfectly with the potatoes in this summer potato salad recipe. Ingredients 15 ounces of potatoes 1 cup of shredded carrots 4 green onions 2 […] More
My family loves bananas, and my husband loves cheesecake. But I am not fond of baking cheesecake, especially during the hot summer months. I therefore recently made a delicious no-bake banana cream cheesecake that made a perfect chilled treat on a hot summer day. Ingredients 11 ounces of Nilla Wafers, crushed 1/2 cup of butter, […] More
My family is quite fond of Korean food, especially bulgogi. Unfortunately, the nearest Korean restaurant is the next city away from our small town. I thus recently decided to start making my own bulgogi when I cannot justify driving to get dinner in light of current outrageous gas prices. The combination of sweet and savory […] More
As a mother of four, I love filling meals that are easy to make. Casseroles make perfect dinners that I can whip up quickly. Filled with savory beef seasoned with onion, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce and topped with crispy tater tots, this tater tot casserole is a new favorite in my house. Preparing the dish […] More
Homemade bread fresh out of the oven always smells and tastes delicious. During the holiday season, I always make a couple loaves of the brown bread that my family loves to have with Christmas dinner. I also make the recipe throughout the year whenever I want fresh bread. Ingredients 2 1/3 cups water 2 cups […] More
