It was 63 degrees yesterday and I soaked up the sunshine and warmth like you couldn’t believe. It’s a good thing I did because I woke up to 4 inches of snow this morning. Yes, SNOW. And it’s still falling. It makes me more than a little sad. So I know that winter is technically on […]
Dessert
5 Fast And Delicious Recipes Using Crescent Rolls
Okay, if you haven’t used crescent rolls in your cooking, where on earth have you been? This ingredient is a fabulous shortcut for all kinds of recipes. It’s a great way to make “one-dish” dinners that have your protein and carbohydrate combined. This means fewer dishes to clean, less time to cook, and more time […]
Bibingka: The Flippin’ Delish Filipino Coconut Cake
As we continue our adventure through the world’s cuisine, it’s time to stop and take a gander at a dish called Bibingka. This dessert hails from the Philippines and is a Christmastime tradition. This is a dish made my street vendors, traditionally served in a banana leaf and garnished with shredded coconut. It is a […]
Balkan Baking: Must-Try Macedonian Food
If you’re like me, chances are when you started hearing the buzz about Macedonian cooking you raised an eyebrow (or two) and tried to dig through your world geography knowledge to figure out where Macedonia even is. Macedonia is a region that includes North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, and Greece. The Balkan states have […]
Arabic Sweets Are Tasty Treats
If you haven’t checked out Arabic sweets as a way to round out your culinary skills, you’re missing out! Arabic desserts have beautiful flavor profiles without being overly sweet. They rely on ingredients like nuts and honey to add flavor and sweetness. Probably the most well known Arabic dessert is baklava. So, if this is […]
Damn Good Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler
There are a few desserts that are good year-round, and dutch oven peach cobbler is one of them. Yes, you can make peach cobbler in the oven and get a passable result. However, using a dutch oven is going to give you a damn good result. If you’re scared or unable to use a dutch […]
Five All-Time Favorite Football Party Foods
If you’re into sports, either on your own or as a family, then chances are you have groups over to watch Football on a regular basis. This means lots of fun times, good memories, and hopefully good food. If you haven’t gotten to the good food part yet, don’t despair! I’m here to bring you […]
Pineapple Coconut Tiramisu: A Classic With A New Twist
If you’re tired of all the pumpkin spice that’s been going around, and you’ve had it with cinnamon and nutmeg, then I’ve got the solution: Pineapple Coconut Tiramisu. This dessert will bring a little sunshine to any holiday gathering this winter. It’s versatile enough to be served all year long but special enough to be […]
Rich Holiday Desserts Under 300 Calories
One of the hardest things about the holidays for me is all of the food. Sometimes it feels impossible to be able to see all my family and friends and have self control at the same time. It’s really easy to rationalize just one more slice of pie or cookie. When I feel like I’ve reached […]
Homemade Holiday Ice Cream Flavors (You Can’t Resist)
I know that when it’s cold and snowy outside, your last craving is for ice cream. Unless you happen to be one of my junior high students, then it’s the more sugar the merrier. One of my favorite things to do with ice cream during the winter is to pair it with a steaming cup […]