I absolutely cannot stress how much I am currently loving this recipe. It is SUPER easy to make, convenient, and quick (despite the cooking time). Litterally 10 mins of prep and then you forget about it for 4 hours. Another important thing is that here, you will measure with your heart. Be confident, you got … Continue reading Birria Pulled Beef
Who doesn't like donuts? Well, if you don't then that's your issue. 😛 I am generally extremely picky about my donut; it is either good or bad. And although I lived in Boston for a few year, the epicenter of Dunkin, I am very partial to Krispy Kreme - sorry Dunkin lovers. But something that … Continue reading GF Apple Cinnamon Donut Bites with Honey Cinnamon Glaze
This year I turned 24. For my birthday, I decided to combine it with two other of my friends who have their birthdays a few days apart. We decided to rent a boat and have all our friends join us for a big party; it was absolutely great. Instead of ordering a cake, I decided … Continue reading Beach Birthday Cake
Growing up in a family with a French mother, a staple dish we would get served was the classic Quiche Lorraine. There are many ways you can make this dish but obviously like most of us individuals who are big fans of our mums, mums recipe is always the best. For some reason I've been … Continue reading Personal Crustless Quiche Lorraine
Layers on layers on layers on layers with CHEESE. Yummy. What are the typical two ingredients you see in a lasagna; pasta, meat, and cheese. Well, I didn't want the pasta part of the lasagna so I decided to go for zucchini instead. Any vegetable part of the squash family usually make great substitutes for … Continue reading No Carb Zucchini Lasagna
I would like to introduce you to a Rustic Soul Food recipe that I put together. My Bacon Wrapped Chicken Provençale is based on the flavors I tend to enjoy when I visit my family in the south of France. The beauty of this dish is that no additional oil or butter is needed as … Continue reading Bacon Wrapped Chicken Provençale
First, I would like to apologize for disappearing. I've simply been overly busy. Second, I want to share with you today a lovely and simple recipe that I recently remembered loving at a young age. I haven't eaten this in quite a long time but it just came to me as a craving (what doesn't?). … Continue reading Grilled Eggplant – Childhood Memories
I often have a hankering for pizza; it is like the thing that completes me.. 😛 But if I let myself satisfy love of eating pizza, it wouldn't be so healthy would it? There are many solutions to this problem that people have been exercising. Zucchini, cauliflower, gluten free flour, etc.. I chose a quick … Continue reading Portobello Mushroom Pizza – No dough, No Fuss!
Shepards Pie has always been a favorite of mine. Meat, potatoes, carrots, and peas? Yes, please! Unfortunately, as I had mentioned in my previous post, I am cutting out most carbs for lent. Although it can be hard at times because for me bread is quite addictive, I find myself enjoying substitutes. It's fun to … Continue reading Turkey and Carrot Purée Shepards Pie – A Healthy Alternative
We are currently experiencing a health movement around the world. No, this does not mean people are eating less or not eating their favorite meals. This movement stems from the need to consume clean foods. By clean foods I mean non-processed, homemade from scratch, using fresh ingredients, and knowing what is in the food you … Continue reading Baked Quinoa Mac n’ Cheese
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