Another year in the books, folks. This year seemed endlessly long, am I right? 2016 was definitely quite a year. I know many people who can't wait for the year to be over, and I do understand. We lost many brilliant stars (I am still mourning Prince), this election season was pretty crazy no matter what side of it you were on, and it just seemed so...long. So join me in saying "Sayonara" to 2016 and let's look forward to great things in the coming year. But first, let's take a look at the top 10 … [Read more...]
Deli Sandwich Style Sliders
Special thanks to Sprouts Farmers Market for sponsoring this recipe for Deli Sandwich Style Sliders, it's the perfect appetizer for hungry guests! I have a confession to make. What I'm about to say can be pretty important, especially this time of year everyone is having the important conversation - where will the holidays be spent? It might even be a deal-breaker if not handled properly. I am a super slow cook. Parties, holidays, even dinner sometimes - it just takes me so long. Maybe … [Read more...]
One Pot Chicken Veggie Spaghetti
One meal in my house that I make more than any other meal is spaghetti. It's a universal favorite; my kids love it because it's tasty and fun and my husband loves it because he's a creature of comfort. I love it because I know that my family will devour it and ask for more, and it's easy to make! However, instead of preparing the good ol' classic spaghetti I've decided to switch things up a bit with this classic comfort food. While I do love tradition, sometimes I prefer to make some changes and … [Read more...]
Honey Mustard Crispy Chicken Wrap with Sweet Potato Fries
I love to recreate recipes that are childhood favorites. Most of the kids I know love chicken strips (or nuggets) and fries. It's inevitable! When I was a kid it was also a favorite for me, and I actually know grown adults who will just order chicken strips and fries at every new restaurant they go to. It's just one of those meals that's easy and comforting, so I decided to spruce it up a bit! For this sponsored post I’ll be using the Foster Farms Simply Raised thin-sliced boneless skinless … [Read more...]
Red and Gold Flatbread Pizza
Special thanks to Sprouts Farmers Market for sponsoring this very special football inspired recipe for a Red and Gold Flatbread Pizza! One of my favorite parts of the Fall season is that it's time for football. If you didn't know by now, my house is pretty devoted to this sport during this time of year. From watching our favorite professional teams to college games, heading out on Friday nights for our own boys' high school games or Saturday mornings for the youngest Harris player - football … [Read more...]
Crunchy Broccoli-Apple Salad with Creamy Raspberry Poppy Seed Dressing
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BetterWithCraisins #CollectiveBias It's the most wonderful time of the year - I know that sounds like a holidays song but I'm referring to Fall! Yes, my favorite season is upon is, and although the weather in Northern California hasn't fully reflected the season change, I'm seeing it just a little more every day. Nights are getting darker a little earlier, we've already had our first school … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Dinner: Chicken, Asparagus, Mushroom and Tomatoes
Today we're going to chat about some good ol' comfort foods. These are the meals you might have grown up with that make you feel good inside. These might be recipes you grew up eating or even things you make that just make you feel warm inside. Recently my husband and I attended an event in San Francisco that celebrated the New Comfort Food and discussed how comfort foods have changed and evolved over the years. It was a fascinating look into culinary trends and I found myself nodding in … [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...]
Quick & Easy Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
When I first started my little corner on the internet almost 4 years ago, I often shared easy dinners for families. To this date, a few of those are still the recipes that are heavily visited on this site. It's no wonder, no matter how many meals I make or how many recipes I've added to my arsenal, sometimes I'm still clueless of what to make for dinner. Even folks that don't cook at home have a hard time choosing where to eat dinner at, so of course figuring out what to make is always going … [Read more...]
