One of my favorite aspects of cooking, is using what you have on hand to create something yummy and new. While I wish that I could create something innovative and earth shattering daily, it’s just not realistic. And honestly, that’s OK. Sometimes all you need is a simple meal with ingredients that are tried and true….
Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oatmeal
Today marks my first pumpkin recipe of autumn! In my opinion, pumpkin, allspice, and cinnamon are what “make” fall so special, and seeing all of the pumpkin items out on the shelves makes my little culinary heart happy.While I was initially tempted to make a pumpkin pie, I decided to restrain myself and wait until the…
Corned Beef and Pastrami Sandwich with Apple and Green Cabbage Slaw
One of my favorite things in life is a good deli sandwich. I’m not talking about something found at Subway (no offense), but a sandwich with at least an inch of meat between two slices of freshly baked bread topped with cheese and a big pickle on the side (dill, of course). I think I…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (With Almond Butter)
For this week’s “A Sweet A Week” (for last week’s post click here) we are talking all about chocolate… and peanut butter… and how amazing the two are together. I mean, look at these! They look like little truffle gems and they are just as delicious as they look, trust me. (Also, you may or…
Super Food Salad with Sweet Potato, Kale, and Pomegranate
Happy October!! I can’t believe it’s here already but, as the crisp cool air of Fall starts to move in, I get more and more excited for sweater weather! Something about smelling burning leaves and huddling around a fire gets me every time. Anyways, on to today’s recipe! I don’t know about you, but by…
Citrus Roasted Chicken with Tuscan Kale Soup
As I was thinking of ideas for today’s post, I realized something. Up until today, I haven’t shared any recipes with meat in them! Now, while I respect the vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, I do in fact eat meat and wanted to share one of my favorite ways to prepare it. Growing up, we always…
Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding with Chocolate Coconut Cream
Ah Mondays, they get me everytime. To help us all get through, here is a fantastic way to start your day. With dessert… for breakfast. Now, I should explain, this isn’t your average parfait. In fact it’s much, MUCH better. This is a vanilla infused chia-seed pudding, layered with a creamy chocolate coconut cream and sprinkled…
Dumplings and Spring Rolls
Today’s post is all about overcoming your fears. That statement may be a little melodramatic, but hear me out. I don’t know about you but, for me anyway, there have always been aspects of cooking/baking that have intimidated me. Things like: making a pie crust from scratch (which I totally overcame in this post), French macarons,…
Power Breakfast Bowl
After yesterday’s sugar-filled post, I decided to give our sweet teeth a break with this nutrient-packed breakfast bowl (it all works out in the end, right?). And it’s a breakfast that is DEFINITELY worth waking up for. I mean, check out that fruit! And that’s not even the best part. To make this breakfast extra satisfying I made TWO different types of…
Doughnut Bites with Orange Glaze
Good morning guys! Before we get into today’s recipe (which is incredible) I am so excited to announce the start of a new weekly series on The Blonde Chef called “A Sweet A Week” that will last through the holiday season. I know that this time of year calls for a lot of baking which, can…
