After falling in love with cooking over ten years ago, I’ve made it a goal to cook and learn about various ingredients and dishes. It’s all about learning- not about the meals being perfect. Please join me as I continue this adventure! (98% of the recipes end up being delicious- it’s worth following along!)
I’m not a picky eater, but sometimes, combining healthy ingredients together can help me get a healthy dose of nutrients without even thinking about it. So, on the days when all I want to do is eat cheesy nachos, I love making or reheating a soup that I know is healthy for me. I have…
I owe many thanks to my Mom for introducing me to mandarin salad. While I have been experimenting with different salad ideas, I most recently had an intense craving for this mandarin salad. There are many ways to make this recipe your own. Experiment with the basic ingredients- orange slices instead of mandarins, romaine lettuce…
If you were to look up “Samoas”, you would be met with thousands of results related to the Girl Scouts. Apparently, they sell a box of these cookies that are among the fan favorites. This was news to me; I was just looking to make a dessert that was relatively healthy. Since I already tried…
While this dish is originally by Gordon Ramsay, it is simple enough for a cook of any level to make. The pork chops are incredibly juicy, and the thyme, red peppers, and red onion are full of delicious flavor. If you’re hesitant about the use of sugar and red wine vinegar, trust me- it all…
“Another recipe for trout?!”. Well, yes. Why? It’s delicious. After trying steelhead trout in a previous simple recipe, I discovered how similar it is to salmon. Needless to say, I fell in love with it. This baked chili and lime trout inspired by Downshiftology is similar in taste due to the use of citrus, but…
While eating pasta frequently wouldn’t be a problem for my tastebuds, it would be an issue for my health (and waistline). With that being said (written), I am continuing to make different variations to see which healthier alternatives I like the most. The most recent recipe experiment uses lentils in the sauce as a replacement…
Today, I paired pork tenderloin with kale and vegetables and I actually think that it tastes delicious. I say “actually” because I honestly didn’t know how much I would enjoy the heated kale and cannellini beans. Truth be told, you barely even notice that the kale has been cooked! It retains its crunch and it…
This Pollo a la Romana recipe is what inspired me to make fresh tomato sauce last night. Let me just say, our home smelled goooood! Juicy chicken, herbs whose freshness you can smell and taste- it’s the perfect summer dish. The bell peppers, fresh tomato sauce, and garlic come together to make a meal you’ll…
