I clearly love chickpea stews and curries! Even in the heat of the summer, nothing is better than a comforting bowl of a soup, and even better when it’s garnished with creamy & crunchy toppings! This chickpea stew can be made in just about an hour (with most of that time being hands-off simmering time), … More Spiced Chickpea Coconut Stew
Hello friends! It’s been awhile ☺️ I did so much cooking and baking during the 2020 quarantine, that once we entered 2021 my creative juices were just about dried up!🤣 I’m feeling reinvigorated now that I’m leaving the house a little more and things are slowly shifting back to how they were pre-pandemic! One of … More Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Bread
I feel like I’m the last person in the world to try the pumpkin muffins at Starbucks. I’m more of a savory breakfast person as it is, so it’s super rare that I’m going to go for something in the bakery case. The first chilly weekend here in Maine came upon us though, and I … More Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins – Healthier Starbucks Copycat
Summer has arrived! We’ve been loving 80 degree sunny days, but I haven’t been loving doing anything related to turning on the oven or stove. This recipe is sooo easy and besides soaking the chickpeas overnight, you’re under 30 minutes away from dinner (and most of that is hands off). Feel free to omit the … More Bacon & Tomato Chickpea Stew with Pesto (Instant Pot)
Cook your rice noodles (or rice or other pasta) according to package instructions. Whisk together the sauce ingredients, using a couple tablespoons of warm water to thin slightly. In a large pan, add your oil along with the ginger and garlic and cook over medium heat for 4 minutes. Be careful not to burn. Add … More Easy Peanut Noodles
I found these delicious coconut snacks at the grocery store a few weeks ago, and despite being super tasty, they were pretty expensive for not a large amount. I figured with all the kitchen time I have at the moment, I’d try my hand at a little recreation of them. I’m happy to say they’re … More Toasted Coconut Superseed Clusters
I’m not sure how in the world I don’t have this recipe on my site. I truly make a variety of this every week – it’s such a staple meal in my house. It’s so flavorful and easy, and I love that I can basically use whatever I have in the fridge and pantry. In … More Easy Thai Green Curry
I use my instant pot a few times a week, usually to make rice, shredded meat, or dried beans. This week I decided to go for a bit of a combo situation. This soup is probably one of the easiest recipes I’ve made in my instant pot. It’s also super healthy and filling! Let me … More Chicken, White Bean and Spinach Soup (Instant Pot)
In a shock to no one, I’ve found it extremely hard to get out of my holiday eating routines. Obviously each meal should have a dessert! And a bag of chips before bed…wonderful! HA So I’m making every attempt to find creative and fun (lol) ways to bulk up my veggie intake. Trader Joe’s had … More Sugar Snap Pea Salad
During the hot summer months, almost every night of the week, Andrew and I will sit on the patio outside and grill anything and everything in our fridge. Recently, we had some corn on the cob and instead of just grilling it and eating off the cob, I decided to whip up a salad using … More Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad
I don’t know about you guys, but my weekday lunches are typically whatever sad leftovers remain from the previous night’s dinner. Every once in awhile though, I make something for dinner that I’m pumped to have the next day for lunch. This easy Greek lentil salad is one of those things. In fact, it actually … More Greek Lentil Salad
Nine times out of ten on my weekly grocery runs, I consistently grab the same veggies. You can almost always find: spinach, broccoli, and brussels sprouts in my cart. Last week, we started getting some warmer weather in new england, and the thought of turning on the oven and roasting veggies was NOT an idea … More Shredded Brussels Sprout and Lentil Salad
Even though spring has finally arrived, the northeast obviously didn’t get the memo. So until we actually see some greenery, I’m still 100% on the comfort food train. I’m not the biggest eggplant fan, but we’ve been trying to eat less carbs lately so I figured it was worth a shot. I’ve gotta say, you … More Healthy Eggplant Rollatini
In the very hottest days of summer, as much as I love chocolate desserts, I’m usually craving something a bit lighter. Also considering my wedding is about 9 weeks away (AHHHHH!!!!) I’ve been trying to make healthier desserts that don’t leave me feeling deprived. These lemon poppyseed baked donuts are almost as good as the … More Lemon Poppyseed Baked Donuts
After coming back from a 2 1/2 week trip to Thailand and Myanmar, Andrew and I have found ourselves being much more adventurous in terms of flavors and ingredients that we cook with. Since eating so much good food across the globe, I realized that despite some differences, we all essentially like and eat … More Baby Bok Choy & Rice Noodle Bowls (with Teriyaki Steak Tips)
Crunchy Salty Sweet 