My love for green beans started with my grandma, one of the most amazing cooks I’ve ever known. My grandparents on my mom’s side canned green beans every year and we enjoyed them throughout the year at various family meals. I always looked forward to the side of green beans and relished each and every […]
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Black Bean Quinoa Chili
Quinoa and black beans are two of my favorite ingredients. I came across a recipe on Pinterest that combined both and I knew I had to try it. I love chili, especially on a cold day, so I made sure I had all the ingredients for this black bean quinoa chili (I did) and threw […]
Easy Scrambled Eggs
So scrambled eggs were probably the first food item I learned how to make. It’s simple enough. You crack some eggs, whisk them together, and scramble them in a hot pan for a few minutes. Serve them with toast or biscuits and you’re golden. I was watching some Gordon Ramsay on BBC one day and […]
Favorite July Pins
I say this every month but oh my goodness how did we get through July this quickly. I don’t want summer to end but I will be soooo happy when fall arrives. I haven’t quite been bitten with the autumn bug yet but I appreciate every day this summer that stays below 80. This month […]
Favorite May Pins
This month has been filled with wedding planning. When you’re still a few months out from a wedding, there’s not a whole lot you can do but as soon as you hit that one month mark, things get crazy. I’ve been constantly emailing my vendors, making trips to Michael’s for small decor items, and finalizing […]
Grilled Herb Shrimp
Last night I decided I wanted to try something new for dinner that wasn’t too much work. I have been wanting to try grilling seafood instead of the typical steak or hot dogs. I could not for the life of me find frozen salmon filets at the grocery so I just went ahead and grabbed […]
Mother’s Day Gift Guide – The Cook
Mother’s Day is this Sunday! Do you have the perfect gift for your mom? If she loves to cook and/or bake, check out my Mother’s Day Gift Guide below: Mother’s Day Gift Guide // 2017 Happy May! I feel very refreshed and happy to leave April behind, even though it Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – […]
Easy Guacamole
A few years ago I discovered the wonderfullness that is guacamole. I didn’t have much exposure to it growing up and typically avoided it because it’s green color and chunky texture. I decided to give it a try at a family gathering on Easter one year and immediately fell in love. I order it every […]
Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Asparagus
If you’re looking for a side dish that’s a bit more sophisticated than green beans, check out asparagus. I’m not usually a fan but this simple roasted garlic and parmesan asparagus recipe began my conversion. They were super easy to prepare and I think this recipe is a great way for the asparagus novice because […]
Turkey Meatloaf
Now, I’m not a huge fan of meatloaf but Chris loves it. I came across this turkey meatloaf recipe while watching a TV show and thought it was worth a try. I’m a huge fan of vegetables so any recipe that mixes them in in unexpected places will win me over. I’ve never made anything […]