Blueberry muffins are quite the classic. When I think of muffins, they're usually one of the top three flavors I envision. The only problem is that, until now, I could never get just the right recipe figured out for them. They can be a bit tricky, what with those luscious berries that are known to sink to the bottom. So many recipes thicken the batter, but then the muffin itself is a bit dense. One time I tried fixing that by adding brown sugar to the mixture, but when the blue color ran through … [Read more...]
Easy Chilaquiles Rojos
This is a compensated campaign with Cacique and Society Culinaria. As always, all opinions are my own. I hope you enjoy these easy chilaquiles rojos! I wasn't one of those people that was raised from a young child to know how to cook. Looking back to when I was little my dad would go tell me to help my mom with dinner, but when I offered I was given the task of setting the table or maybe peeling carrots or something. Eventually I knew enough as a teenager to get by, but I didn't really get to … [Read more...]
Caramel Apple Cake Mix Waffles
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BakeFallFavorites #CollectiveBias We're officially in the middle of Fall now, and it's my favorite time of year. Sure, California weather isn't always reflective of the seasons, but the scents and flavors of the season are all around. Fall is also when my kitchen heats up with baked goods, I love to come up with new recipes that are fun and tasty that my family can enjoy this time of year. … [Read more...]
Apple Yogurt Parfaits with Homemade Fall Flavors Granola
This blog post was sponsored by Starbucks® but the opinions are completely my own based on my experience. These Apple Yogurt Parfaits with Homemade Fall Flavors Granola were inspired by Starbucks® Fall Flavors, now available at Walmart. During the Fall season so many changes can occur that it can sometimes be difficult to keep up with daily rituals. Typically in the summer months the kids are home with me throughout the day and the summer season is slow for work so Mr. Harris is home a lot more … [Read more...]
Cherry Apricot and Green Swirl Smoothie Bowl
This is a compensated campaign with Cacique and Society Culinaria. As always, all opinions are my own. I hope you enjoy this cherry apricot and green swirl smoothie bowl! I have loved smoothies for years, probably since I was pregnant with RiRi (who is now 16) and I'd stop on my way to work and buy one for breakfast every morning. It's one of my favorite ways to consume a meal and I typically just throw in whatever fruits, vegetables, yogurts and juices are available in my kitchen. When my … [Read more...]
Loaded Breakfast Potatoes
Let me tell you about these loaded breakfast potatoes. H-E-A-V-E-N. If you love breakfast as much as I do, you know the importance of perfectly cooked potatoes. They're seriously the perfect side dish for many breakfast foods, whether you're having easy scrambled eggs with some sausage on the side side, or a filling breakfast burrito. A good breakfast potato recipe just goes with everything! I've been perfecting mine for years, and I remember those earlier years where I would up with oily, … [Read more...]
Sweet Smoky Peppered Baked Bacon
Our road to this tasty baked bacon is a bit of a rocky one. I'm good at many things but I've never been any good at making bacon. I have no problems admitting to this either, I'll own up to it and happily offer the bacon making to anyone else! However, I'm not sure if it's that I end up cooking it over too high a heat in the skillet or if it's just cooking for too long. Whatever it is, nine times out of ten if I make it on the stove while cooking other foods, the bacon ends up burnt to a … [Read more...]
Churro Waffles
A few years ago I traveled to Miami for a conference and spent a few days there. In addition to the conference I saw a few of the sites and one of the highlights of my time there was spent on a food tour. During this food tour I experienced one of my favorite memories of that trip. I bit into a churro. This wasn't your average churro, though. It was from a quaint little cafe and each churro was filled with dulce de leche. The party in my mouth wouldn't stop. I haven't stopped thinking about … [Read more...]
Romantic Brunch: Egg, Chicken and Veggie Tartlets with Sexy Sangrias!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EntertainAndPair #CollectiveBias The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. One of my very favorite ways of celebrating special days is making a special meal for the person being honored. For instance, for birthdays I make their favorite dinner and desserts. It's how I show my family I love them, and it's much more personal than packing up my family and heading out … [Read more...]
Try These Homemade Coffee Creamer Flavors For the Holidays!
Disclosure: I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for McCafé packaged coffee. I received product samples as well as a monetary promotional incentive to thank me for my participation. So, every morning I have this routine. Get up, get ready, get the kids ready, wake up the teenagers and make sure they are ready, get everyone clothed and fed, then off to school. Usually this goes well with only minor hiccups. Sometimes a teenager is late waking up. … [Read more...]
