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!)
Healthy, delicious, and a slow cooker meal to boot! This Slow Cooker Quinoa Curry Recipe is a great meal option for any day of the week. I mean, what better place than Simply Quinoa to get some quinoa recipe inspiration? I have added quinoa into salads before, but a quinoa curry is new to my…
Souvlaki is one of the foods that I constantly crave. Fortunately, we live very close to not just one, but two restaurants that have it on the menu. With that being said, I don’t want to spend an exorbitant amount of money on take-out. And, while I have made lazy souvlakis/gyros/wraps at home, I have…
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…
