The Tale of Motherhood, the Picky Eater,… and Chicken Nuggets

They say that nothing can help prepare you for parenthood. It’s unpredictable, frustrating, beautiful, empowering, exhausting, soul satisfying… it’s the most rewarding aspect of my entire life. And even though there have been (and will be) times in my daughter’s life that are more challenging than others, nothing breaks a mother’s heart more than when …

A Wintery Blanket in a Bowl (AKA Indian Chicken Curry)

Since we’re hanging out in Asia after my last post, I thought heading a little west to India would not only be a great way to continue our delicious exploration of Asian food, but its 13 degrees today and I’m cold and want something warm and full of spice. Indian food took some time for …

Fudgy Beet Brownies

As with zucchini bread and carrot cake, these beet brownies are a sweet dessert that are also chock full of a vitamin- and mineral-rich vegetable. They're super moist, fudgey, and chocolatey brownies, and even the most vegetable-averse among us won't be able to resist! Fudgy Beet Brownies Yields 12 Ingredients: 9 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped ½ …

Rosemary and Balsamic Glazed Salmon

Welp... presents have been unwrapped, stockings are empty, and Santa is probably on his way to Hawaii for some much needed r & r. I don’t know about you but I had a great holiday season - lots of fun time with family, friends, and food. I even competed in a little stollen (traditional German Christmas bread) throw down! …

“Green Bean Casserole”

As much as we look forward to that glistening, golden turkey every Thanksgiving, I’m sure we can all admit that the real stars of the big show are those side dishes. I’m almost certain that 80% of my calorie intake that day comes from side dishes. Year after year, its those pesky sides that make …

How To Truss A Chicken

Trussing a chicken can be a daunting yet one of the most important aspects of preparing a roasted chicken. Once you've mastered the technique, however, it makes the whole experience a seemingly easy and tasty one. A properly trussed chicken ensures an even cook throughout the whole bird while making it a beautiful centerpiece for the …

Roasted Fall Vegetable Salad with Sage-Brined Chicken

Now that fall has officially started, I'm diving in deep to all of my favorite fall foods. I was able to put down my pumpkin butter long enough to enjoy the fall produce at our local farmers market and came home with my favorite squash: delicata! The delicata squash has a sweet, nutty taste very similar …

Guilt-Free Pumpkin Pancakes

YOU GUYS! It's almost time for pumpkin season!! I have been waiting all year for my two favorite seasons: pumpkin season and Christmas-treat season! But because I'm staring down a few months of delicious goodies, I came up with this guilt-free, protein-packed pumpkin pancake recipe to fuel you through the upcoming festivities. And I threw …