Category: Food & Drink
Quick Veggie Pasta
This is your weekly reminder to make only some meals a big production. You can get great results by throwing whatever you have in a pan or pot. I have a basic template that I follow, but I like to…
RANCH BROCCOLI PASTA
It’s a no-brainer, but one of my favorite quick meals. Pasta + broccoli + butter and Parmesan is my go-to. I found out this week that adding a sprinkle of Ranch seasoning mix on top takes it to a whole new level!…
One Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Where are my pasta lovers? You’ll love this! This creamy mushroom pasta is rich, full of umami, and can be prepared easily in just one pot. This is the perfect comfort food to end a tiring day at work. Remember…
One Pot Veggie Pasta
Here’s the quick one-pot pasta I’ve made lately using my leftover vegetables. It’s easy to add whatever you want and create a delicious one-pot meal full of flavor and color. This One Pot Veggie Pasta may not be a revolutionary…
BROCCOLI PASTA WITH TOMATO VINAIGRETTE
This is the time of year. It’s that time of year again when I only want to eat cold salads and crunchy vegetables. Since broccoli is my favorite crunchy vegetable, I created a pasta dish with broccoli and my favorite…
PESTO CHICKPEA SALAD
Because I am swamped, I prefer quick fixes. If something takes more than 15-30 mins to prepare, I will not do it, especially if I don’t have a day off. This Pesto Chickpea Salad made the perfect lunch for this week….
SPICY PINEAPPLE CUCUMBERS SALAD
Recently, I have been obsessed with the combination of salty, sweet, and spicy flavors. Since I was lured by a Facebook advertisement selling chili-coated Sour Patch Kids (yes, those were amazing). I was thrilled when I found some gochujang, frozen…
LEMON BLUEBERRY SCONCES
With coffee, I love to have scones. Why? They’re also not too sweet or rich. They’re even better when dotted with blueberries and topped with a zesty and bright lemon glaze. They’re easy to make, inexpensive, and freeze very well. You can…
CLASSIC THREE BEANS SALAD
It’s hard to believe that a simple salad could be so tasty, but it is. The Classic Three Bean Salad has minimal ingredients and the most basic dressings. Yet, I cannot get enough. The creamy beans provide the perfect contrast…
CLASSIC SOUTHERN-STYLE POTATO SALAD
In the South, people take potato salad seriously. After moving to southern Louisiana 20 years ago, I quickly learned this. (omg, how long has it been .? In my childhood, I never liked potato salad. But after trying the Southern style–with…