Something special from Mandy's kitchen...
I admit, as a kid, I actually loved Pop-Tarts. I know, I know, this might sound shocking since I generally avoid processed foods like that, but as a child, my parents let my brother and I indulge in treats like Pop Tarts every so often. …
Do you have a dish that’s requested at every family gathering?….Let me re-phrase that, a dish that is requested of you for every social event? A dish you make so often, you could prepare it with your eyes closed? I certainly do! My lemon-herb rice …
One of my favorite treats growing up was my Mom-mom’s French toast. It wasn’t fancy and it only required a handful of ingredients, but she always made the best. She even used inexpensive, store-brand soft, wheat bread but it didn’t matter. Her eggy, creamy, cinnamon-y …
We have a Weber grill on our deck that we rarely use, but when we do grill out, it’s usually turkey burgers. I love my turkey burgers topped with a few flavorful embellishments, like creamy avocado, spicy mustard, fresh arugula, and juicy tomato. But, when …
Last year, hubs and I got a veggie spiral cutter and I went to town using it on just about any veggie that would stand up to the spiral-cutting blade. (Check out that post here!) I had made hubby lots of chicken Amatriciana over sweet …
This healthy, yet decadent treat is inspired by a recipe from Elana’s Pantry, New York Times best-selling author Elana Amsterdam’s website. A no-bake dessert with five simple ingredients layered thick for a perfectly divine summer sweet: rich, dark chocolate; wholesome dry-roasted nuts; raw cacao nibs; …
Pineapple is one of my favorite fruits! Whether it’s freshly cut into cubes, infused into a savory dish, or baked into a sweet dessert, pineapple is one versatile fruit. My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Hawaii and immersed ourselves in everything culturally Polynesian. …
Are you dealing with inflammation? Although this is the body’s natural response to protect and heal, chronic inflammation from undue autoimmunity calls for some relief! Get familiar with turmeric! Nature’s powerhouse for reducing inflammation in the body! Fresh turmeric, as pictured, looks like ginger root, …
Is it your turn this year to host Easter dinner? Are you planning a bridal shower for a friend? Maybe you’re just having guests over for dinner this weekend and need a dish to serve when your guests first arrive. I’ve crafted a simple, yet …
One of my favorite, simple go-to meals is my slow-cooker fajita chicken. Hubby and I enjoy this meal quite often, and we don’t ever really get tired of it because it’s so versatile. We love making a big batch at the beginning of the week …