Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Rich, creamy, and decadent are three words to describe this dish. The creamy sauce is cut by adding just a touch of dijon mustard to give it a sharp tang. The acidity from the wine also helps cut through the richness making this the perfect sauce for just about anything. Wine, cream, and garlic –Continue reading “Creamy Mushroom Chicken”

French Toast with Marscapone Fig Whip

French toast is what weekends are made for! I have some very fond memories of my childhood of going out to breakfast on Saturdays with my dad and ordering french toast. My favorite part was the powdered sugar on top and when you poured the syrup on top, it would create the most sugary deliciousnessContinue reading “French Toast with Marscapone Fig Whip”

Roasted Broccoli

Looking for an easy side that will please a crowd? Look no further, this is it! By roasting the broccoli at a high heat, you get the soft stems with crispy florets – the best combination! Roasting with the garlic gives it a rich flavor as well that pairs perfectly with almost everything. While IContinue reading “Roasted Broccoli”

Skirt Steak with Gouda Smashed Potatoes

Steak and potatoes is a dish as old as time. There are so many different versions from various cultures, the options are endless. I love steak and I love potatoes – Steak Frites happens to be one of my favs; or a filet with garlic mash. I thought to myself, how can I recreate aContinue reading “Skirt Steak with Gouda Smashed Potatoes”

85 Degrees Bakery Cafe

85 Degrees Bakery Cafe is a chain from Taiwan. If you’re lucky enough to have one nearby, definitely check it out! They offer an assortment of breads, pastries, and cakes as well as a selection of coffee and tea. What I love about this place is the variety they offer. They have both sweet andContinue reading “85 Degrees Bakery Cafe”

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”