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The Best Guacamole

Let’s make some guacamole! I mean, who doesn’t love guac? It is creamy, spicy, salty, crunchy, acidic, and fresh. All the flavors you want in one bowl. It is perfect – especially if you pair it with a margarita! Guacamole is the perfect afternoon snack, whether you are sharing it with some friends or eatingContinue reading “The Best Guacamole”

Fajita Veggie Quesadilla

Quesadillas are such a delicious and easy dinner! There are so many options to stuff them with that the combinations are endless. These are completely vegetarian but you won’t even miss the meat! The roasted sweet potatoes add a soft texture to contrast the crunch of the bell peppers. They also add an incredible flavorContinue reading “Fajita Veggie Quesadilla”

Eierkuchen (German Pancakes)

Eierkuchen is a popular dish throughout Germany. They are a cross between a crepe and a pancake – they are slightly thicker than crepes but not as fluffy as pancakes…still equally delicious though! They are typically topped with browned butter and cinnamon sugar, but jam can be substituted for a lighter version This dish isContinue reading “Eierkuchen (German Pancakes)”

Golden Beet Hummus

I love hummus. I love it so much that I can eat it by the spoonful. Chickpeas are so versatile, that you can combine them with pretty much anything, and chances are it will taste great! A few years back, I had some beets I had no clue how I was going to use themContinue reading “Golden Beet Hummus”

Cinnamon Brown Sugar Carrots

A friend recently reached out asking for the carrots I made at Thanksgiving last year so he could make them. I realized that I had just thrown some ingredients on the pan and they turned out better than I could have imagined! I sent him what I could remember, but knew I needed to recreateContinue reading “Cinnamon Brown Sugar Carrots”

Polenta Mozzarella Balls with Spicy Marinara

Delicious creamy and cheesy fried polenta and mozzarella with a spicy marinara!

Ribeye with Mushroom, Brie Cream Sauce and Roasted Broccolini

This recipe will have your guests thinking you spent a fair amount of time and money to impress. But you can make this dish fairly easy without forking out the big bucks at a steakhouse. The ribeye is a deliciously marbled cut of steak that doesn’t require heavy marinading to get that flavor and tenderness.Continue reading “Ribeye with Mushroom, Brie Cream Sauce and Roasted Broccolini”

Seattle Coffee Crawl

You can’t live in Seattle without loving coffee. Seattleites don’t have blood running through their veins, they have coffee. There are so many coffee shops in the city, it can be overwhelming to find the best ones! So we did the work for you! We tried 6 coffee shops around the city to see whichContinue reading “Seattle Coffee Crawl”

Baked Tomato Eggs

Eggs are a great breakfast – protein rich, easy to make, and very versatile. Why not take those scrambled eggs up a notch with this easy breakfast. This recipe is inspired by the classic Middle Eastern dish – Shakshuka – but with a few twists. The tomatoes and rich flavors come together for a warm,Continue reading “Baked Tomato Eggs”

Holiday Sugar Cookies

Christmas and baking go together like peanut butter and jelly or grilled cheese and tomato soup. Baking is the ultimate holiday activity, change my mind. I’ve learned over the years that not everything needs to be made from scratch to still be delicious. And that’s exactly what I love about these cookies. I use storeContinue reading “Holiday Sugar Cookies”