I don’t know about you guys, but I actually really enjoyed stepping away from refined sugar for a month, and I’m totally being serious. Admittedly, there were moments, especially breakfast-related moments, where all I wanted was a fat stack of pancakes soaked in maple syrup… + fruit… + pastry… + mocha. But last night while Bjork and I were watching Netflix, I snacked on an orange and made myself a peppermint tea and I pinkie swear I was not missing an-y-thing....
comment icon 165 more comments I kinda can’t believe it since here in Minnesota we were all “April Blizzard” a minute ago, but you guys, it’s totally here. And I totally had it for dinner last night. Here’s what it tasted like: juicy strawberries crisp salty bacon sweet green lettuce bursts of sweet corn creamy avocado chunks and smoky chipotle grilled chicken! REPEAT: GRILLED! How To Make Our Chipotle Cobb Salad: This dream team of ingredients better known as a Summer Chipotle Chicken Cobb Salad is coming to our hearts today from the What’s Gaby Cooking Cookbook....
comment icon 91 more comments Slow cooker pork in the crockpot is a totally foolproof win. Exhibit A: I am not much a meat-maker, grill master, stew lady, whatever you want to call it. I just don’t really cook meat that much, but when I do, I do pork in the crockpot. Without fail, it turns out so delicious with a very minimal effort. As in, let’s go eat candy while this machine makes our house smell good....
This dinner went from skillet to table in less than 15 minutes and was a one pot special. Gotta love a speedy weeknight meal. Or a speedy any night meal. It also was a freezer and refrigerator drawer use what I have on-hand special. I used shrimp from the freezer that I thawed, an assortment of vegetables, some of which were fresh, some were previously frozen, doused it all in Szechuan sauce and a drizzle of oil....
Easy Cauliflower Thai Curry Recipe This chicken and cauliflower chickpea curry is ready faster than you can call for takeout and tastes just as good — or better — than you’d find in a Thai restaurant. Yes, I said it. It’s hearty yet healthy comfort food that’s layered with Thai-inspired flavors and is naturally gluten-free. I could drink the coconut milk broth or prepare it as a soup — it’s that good and it keeps the chicken so juicy and moist....
My love for good, authentic Mexican food is not a secret, and I’ve shared all of my tried and tested recipes with you all! Some of my personal favorites include Chile Verde , homemade Tamales, and the most amazing Tres Leches cake! We are surrounded by so much amazing, authentic Mexican food here in Arizona that it has become it’s own food group in my diet! I am particularly in love with taquitos (often called rolled tacos)....
Easy Honey Baked Ham Recipe If you’ve ever been intimidated to make a honey baked spiral ham worthy of your family’s holiday celebrations such as Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, this super easy recipe will give you the confidence to make one. Or, try this honey baked ham the next time you’re looking for something for a Sunday dinner or satisfying family meal. Everyone will be impressed with the flavor of this spiral baked ham that’s perfectly sweet to balance the saltiness of the ham....
Easy Fudge Recipe If you’re a fudge fan but have not had success with other recipes or have been afraid to try making it because it seems complicated, this is the recipe that will put all of that to rest. This homemade fudge is so incredibly easy and literally comes together in couple of minutes in the microwave with just a handful of key ingredients. You don’t have to worry about boiling anything, candy thermometers, or it not setting up....
Two months ago Lindsay and I decided to experiment with making money from her blog. We thought it would be fun (and maybe helpful to others) to write a monthly post detailing the money we made from the blog and passing along any information we learned along the way. Here’s the update from September. The Breakdown: Foodie Blogroll – $27.68Elegant Themes – $19.50The Thesis Theme – $25.41 Grand Total = $72....
Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownies with Peanut Butter These are the fudgiest brownies I’ve ever made. That’s what happens when there’s no flour. And there’s no flour replacers, black beans, avocado, or any ‘interesting’ ingredients. Ahem. Lately when I see flourless brownie recipes on the web, it’s a safe bet that there’s beans in them. I love beans, but I’ll keep them in my slow-cooker and out of my brownies. Thanks. The flourless brownies are made with just a few simple ingredients....
And I was going to say at least the weeks are passing by fast, but I don’t know if that’s true. It all feels a little mushy. I am at the office today – empty office! alone. very socially distanced. – and Bjork just texted me that Solvi took a 50-minute nap when she usually naps for at least two hours. And to be honest, that’s exactly the kind of tiny thing during quarantine that can just break you....
Luckily, vegetables are a lot hardier than you think. That is, if they’re stored correctly. And bonus: they can be used in just about any dish – smoothies, salads, soups, bowls, and more. So yes, hello, that’s why we’re here today! We have your go-to guide for how to store some of our most-loved veggies, how to freeze your produce, and how long you have to use things before they go bad....
Babies are the new thing. And you guys are so nice. During these sometimes challenging days of homesickness, wet clothes, and bad hair, I soak up your sweet comments, emails, and messages like a dry sponge. Sometimes I feel so far away from my old life. Photos of Crockpot Carnitas suddenly seem so stupid next to photos of these eyes. I mean, really. Your interest in what’s happening in this new Filipino life of ours has been a huge encouragement to me....
Homemade Three Cheese Pizza Recipe I love homemade pizza, but I will admit that I don’t always make the time for it. That is, until I received everything I needed to make this pizza with three wonderful, gooey cheeses from Blue Apron. So cheesy and fabulous and the crust is soft and tender. Along with the cheese pizza, there was a lovely butter lettuce salad, since rounding out three cheeses with salad is always a good idea....
Although I’ve done plenty of baking and it’s been a dusty scene here were with plenty of sugar and flour and baking soda all over my countertops… …I’ve also made and tried some things that I’ve never tried before, including two savory recipes. If you’re a savory fan, you’re in luck. The family has been well fed and they’ve asked for another batch of these. But I need chocolate in my life, too....
Our team keeps growing and growing (and growing some more), and today, we’re looking for an incredible someone to join our team as an Executive Assistant. And just maybe (possibly? hopefully?) that someone is you. This position is primarily part of the Pinch of Yum team, but will also be part of TinyBit, the parent company of our family of businesses. Here’s what the rest of those businesses are:...
And all that cinnamon is just perfect with white chocolate. If you’re a cinnamon aficionado, you’re going to love these easy, no-mixer bars that are ready in 30 minutes. They’re extra soft, tender, supple, and packed with cinnamon flavor. There’s one full tablespoon of cinnamon stirred into the easy no-mixer-required batter, along with over a cup of cinnamon chips added to the batter. After baking and spreading a layer of melted white chocolate on top, I sprinkled it with more cinnamon chips....
There are 2 items in each of the 6 categories = 12 Days & Recipes of Christmas: Cookies 2. Bars 3. Balls 4. Fudge 5. “Healthier” Options 6. Totally Not Healthy. Desserts aren’t supposed to be healthy. They’re supposed to be, desserts. And no, I don’t eat all the desserts I make or post about. But when I do eat them, I enjoy them to the fullest! Cookies 1. Raw Vegan Chocolate Chocolate-Chip Cookies Vegan GF Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peanut Flour Bars 3....
You want it, and you love it, but you don’t want it, and you maybe kind of avoid it, even though you like it, because too much makes you feel terrible. #complicated I have found it so interesting to experiment with removing and reintroducing sugar into my life over these last few years. In January, I brought you guys along with me for Sugar Free January with a whole month of refined sugar free recipes....
Simple No-Bake Christmas Treats While I love baking Christmas cookies, more often than not my oven is full to capacity around the holidays and there’s no room left for a tray of cookies! Enter: these no-bake Christmas desserts. These are simple Christmas desserts that you can make without an oven, and in most cases without a stovetop! These would all be very easy Christmas desserts to make ahead and are perfect for including in care packages, gifting to family and friends, or bringing to cookie swaps....
