If you know me, you know I prefer chocolate dessert over any other kind. However, during the Holiday months I feel compelled to cook more with the traditional seasonal flavors- pumpkin, pecan, gingerbread, etc. Enter the gingerbread cupcake. Be prepared to fall in love with this frosting. I did. I will forever keep this recipe…
Gingery Pork Meatballs
Sometimes I get sick of looking at all the chicken and turkey products I buy. Sometimes I need a change. When I saw this recipe using ground pork I immediately knew I had to try it. It was delicious. So flavorful, easy to make and spicy (just how I like it!). If you wanted to…
Breakfast at Starbucks
This is what I had for breakfast today (photo one). I was starving after taking my drivers license test and was craving a good coffee so I stopped at the good ol’ neighborhood Starbucks to replenish. I will admit, I love Starbucks. I treat myself to a good coffee maybe once a week, but I…
Southwestern Chicken Soup
It is actually cooling off here to the low 70s- break out the soup recipes! This is one of my favorites and one that I probably made once a week last winter season when we were living in Austin. For me, soups are are a breeze to make. You can chop the veggies ahead of…
Yogurt & Granola Bowl
Hawaii has yogurt shops all over the island- some are soft serve, some are smoothie places and they are really big on yogurt bowls. In fact, in my small neighborhood there are 4 smoothie/yogurt places! I am not sure if this is the trend around the mainland, but I feel like I’ve been eating a…
Stuffed Mushrooms
Today I made stuffed mushrooms for no good reason at all. This dish is perfect as an appetizer for all of the Holiday parties we have planned over the next couple months (ok I don’t actually have any planned, but I am sure you do). So when you volunteer to bring a dish, bring these….
Monster Apples
I was on a mission to find something “healthier” to make for Halloween. I know once the trick-or-treating begins, we will all be pigging out on candy. But until then, I wanted to stay away from baking any Halloween treats. I saw this idea in Parents magazine and knew I had to copy it. Adorable…
Pumpkin Muffins
Nothing is better during the fall and winter months than a pumpkin bread or muffins. As soon as we hit Halloween season, I am craving these. They are very moist and so tasty. They are the perfect snack to pack in your lunch, make for a party, bake sale, Thanksgiving or Christmas brunch. Need more…
Turmeric-Rubbed Shrimp
I am a huge fan of the Food Network. In fact I used to watch Rachael Ray’s 30 minute meals when I lived in San Diego and I swear it helped me to be a better cook! Anyway, I love shows like Top Chef and “The Next Food Network Star”. I am always so amazed…
Toddlers and Salt
I am always concerned with the sodium intake of my family, but as I watch my kids beg for pretzles, gold fish and other salty crackers I often worry they are getting too much. If you are too, this might be of interest to you. The recommended daily limit for sodium for 1 to 3…
