Crave-driven recipes and lifestyle inspiration.
My strawberry rhubarb ‘kick’ doesn’t stop at scones… there’s jam, too! I’d never made jam prior to this but I have to say, I’ll absolutely be making it again. It’s so rewarding to watch it come together, jar it, then give it as gifts (or gobble all of it up yourself). On toast, pancakes, waffles, or even with a spoon, this jam is absolutely delicious!
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Recently, a friend of mine & I took a cooking class where I was introduced to a strawberry rhubarb upside-down cake recipe. Believe it or not, this was my first time trying rhubarb, let alone the sweet/sour flavor of strawberry & rhubarb together. I instantly fell in love & knew I had to create a recipe to showcase this perfect flavor combination. Scones came to mind, simply because I hadn’t had them in a while & they’re delicious.
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Cinco de Mayo is approaching and although I’m 0% Mexican, I plan to celebrate with sangria, margaritas, and this awesome steak fajita recipe. Fajitas are a perfect weeknight meal because they’re easy to make, come together quickly & the recipe can be doubled (or tripled) to feed a family or large group of friends celebrating Mexico’s victory over France.
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Birthday celebrations call for sweet treats covered in sprinkles. I celebrated my best friend’s 25th in NYC this past weekend & couldn’t visit without something delicious! Although cake or cupcakes are typical birthday desserts, I knew neither of those options would travel well. I thought cookies would be the best alternative & I was right.
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I often get the urge to bake, which isn’t always ‘waistline friendly’. That said, one of my favorite things to do is turn decadent recipes into healthier alternatives. Although this version of banana bread is healthier than a traditional recipe, it packs a ton of flavor without sacrificing taste.
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Spring is finally here… it’s been cold & rainy but it’s finally here! While thinking of seasonal recipes, I wanted to create a fresh, healthy dish packed with veggies and herbs. Loaded with asparagus, peas, basil & chives, this quinoa salad definitely hit the spot.
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Coconut macaroons are an essential Passover dessert. Flourless, coconut packed cookies, dipped in chocolate are a perfect way to end any Seder. This year, I’ve created traditional homemade macaroons.
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Matzo, matza, or matzah ball soup has always been my favorite part of Passover Seder. Believe it or not, my Italian mother makes the absolute best matzo balls, thanks to my dad’s grandma who taught her years ago. She’s shared her recipe with me & now I’ll share it with you.
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While perusing Pinterest, I’ve noticed quite a few recipes for buffalo chicken lettuce wraps made in the slow cooker. As a lover of buffalo chicken, I wanted to re-create a healthier/Paleo version of this wrap, but in much less time than it would take a slow cooker. I turned to an old favorite, rotisserie chicken.
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Amid all the chocolate chip cookie eating I’ve done this past week, I’ve also been trying some healthy, detox meals to get back on track & ready for summer. This veggie-packed soup may not look like much but it’s easy to make, absolutely delicious & so good for you.
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