Recipes

I love Starbucks so much that sometimes I need to take a break from our love affair - for the sake of my wallet and waistline. There are two main Starbucks items that I currently enjoy the most - their caramel frappuccinos and avocado spread. Fortunately, I experimented and came up with my own copycat avocado spread recipe though. If you like … [Read more...] about Easy Avocado Spread Recipe (Extra Smooth Starbucks Copycat Recipe)

After volunteering in the allergy kitchen at a camp several years ago, I have been extra careful when I cook for people with allergies. That's why I came up with a new simple baked chicken recipe for a friend who has onion and garlic allergies. I normally season chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika as my herbs … [Read more...] about Simple Baked Chicken Recipe Without Onions or Garlic (Juicy & Flavorful)

My family goes through weekly meal rotations. We'll have a set schedule of meals for the week until someone gets tired of a certain meal. Then we'll switch meals out. An easy fried rice recipe served with grilled chicken thighs has recently entered the mix. I love that the fried rice is quick to make. It's finished in less than 15 minutes when I … [Read more...] about Easy Fried Rice Recipe That Is Quick to Make

Garlic shrimp pasta is my husband and sons' favorite "Seafood Mondays" dish. They would have it every Monday if they could. (I just don't feel like cleaning shrimp every week.) It is a really simple dish to make and preparing the shrimp with extra virgin olive oil instead of butter makes it healthier. In the end, the shrimp are just as flavorful so … [Read more...] about How To Make Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta Without Butter

Valentine's Day desserts are one of my favorite parts of the holiday. While I enjoy a variety of sweet treats (mini cupcakes, chocolates with caramel, etc.), there is just something extra special about desserts that a loved one makes. I'm sharing seven of my favorite Valentine's Day dessert recipes. These ideas are great for two or more - in … [Read more...] about 7 Sweet Valentine’s Day Desserts To Show Your Love