spinach, asiago, cheese, mint, pesto, pasta, Italian, sandwich

Spinach and Mint Pesto

September 1, 2015 // 2 Comments

I first learned of pesto in college, when I ordered it from our campus’s Ameci. It was so bright and flavorful and so different from tomato-based sauces I’ve become accustomed to. Having a food-obsessed tendency, one night I was thinking... Continue reading →

cookie, chocolate, gluten-free, egg-free, quinoa

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Gluten-Free Quinoa Cookies

August 27, 2015 // 9 Comments

A girlfriend of mine lives a gluten-free diet. One of her little girls is also gluten-free and her other little girl is egg-free. Every time I visit, I try to bring a little something. These special diets are a relatively... Continue reading →

Banana, oats, scones, breakfast, cinnamon

Banana Oat Scones

August 25, 2015 // 9 Comments

I’ve been a little obsessed over scones lately. Ever since the birth of the glazed apple spice scones and how ridiculously easy they are to make, I want to recreate them with any kind of fruit I have on hand!... Continue reading →

Taco, quinoa, Mexican, tomatoes, vegetarian

Taco Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes

August 20, 2015 // 4 Comments

Considering we are at the peak of tomato season, I thought it would be appropriate to share a tomato-packed recipe that has become one of our summer dinner favorites. I can’t resist taking advantage of tomatoes while they’re in season... Continue reading →

Glazed Apple Spice Scones

August 18, 2015 // 10 Comments

Chock full of apple nuggets and drizzled with a cinnamon apple glaze, these Glazed Apple Spice Scones will send your senses into a frenzy! From my experience, commercially made scones tend to be dry and lack flavor. I’ve had such... Continue reading →

God Son’s Mickey-Themed 1st Birthday

August 13, 2015 // 4 Comments

If you follow me on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter, you’ve known that my kitchen has been getting Mickey-fied for the past several weeks. When my friend, May, first talked to me about a Mickey-themed party for her son’s (Aysan) 1st... Continue reading →

Spaghetti Marinara with a Twist

August 11, 2015 // 2 Comments

After being in Vegas for almost an entire week, we came home to an empty refrigerator and kitchen. We were on the road for around 6 hours and the last thing we wanted to do was head out again for... Continue reading →

Crunchy Peanut, Almond, and Oat Bars

August 4, 2015 // 1 Comment

Listen, I’ve tried my fair share of snack bars in my days, but I have never had any that I actually would want again. Then one day, my dad brought home a box of KIND bars. Reluctantly, I gave one... Continue reading →

Nacho Bites

July 28, 2015 // 1 Comment

Nachos are my weakness when they’re on the appetizer menu. More often than not, when they’re brought to the table, the chips are buried under a blanket of beans and cheese (no complaints there), but are only topped with a... Continue reading →

Jumbo Cherry Brown Butter Muffins

July 14, 2015 // 4 Comments

Summer is the season that produces my all-time favorite fruits. I love melons and berries and they all come out to play during these warm months. When I spot them in the produce section at Costco, I find them irresistible... Continue reading →