Today I went and got my eyebrows waxed. Last time I got waxed was 2 months ago. And I was due for a freshening up! I go to this place for any locals or maybe they have a location in your area. Totally professional, fast, and they always have specials so it’s not too big of a splurge as I mentioned in that post. Oh, and Skylar was of course with me, pretending to “help” wax me....

Ultra Creamy Stovetop Mac and Cheese Recipe If you’re the type of person like my daughter who loves extra creamy and very cheesy macaroni and cheese, this is the recipe for you. I won’t judge you if you’ve been known to use boxed mac and cheese where the cheese is neon orange and comes in powder form. We’ve all been there. But I promise you that this creamy stovetop mac and cheese is nearly as fast and easy as using a box and tastes a million times better....

comment icon 93 more comments This vegan queso came into my life last year sometime when our shoot assistant Krista was like: “Hey, you know what’s really good? Adding a can of green chiles to your basic cashew sauce.” And we were all like, “WOW THAT IS SERIOUSLY REALLY GOOD.” None of us are vegans. All of us love regular cheesy queso. But this combo was so life-changing that our entire team would willingly opt in to a nacho sesh involving this 3-ingredient vegan queso anytime it made an appearance in the studio kitchen....

comment icon 202 more comments It’s hearty, zippy, and feel-good with Tex-Mex toppings that make my head spin in the best possible chili-loving way. And I know say this almost all of the time about 99% of the foods that I make and eat, so I totally understand your doubts (obsessed? or overly dramatic?), but someone might need to put a restraining order on me to keep me away from the absolutely cozy-to-your-toes combination of smoky ancho, ground turkey, nutty farro, and fire roasted tomatoes....

That’s no where near a comprehensive list of my banana-based recipes. I just love cooking, baking, freezing, blending, and using them any way I can. For example, in mid-2012, I ran a series called Banana Bread Fest and shared 7 weeks of banana bread recipes. Banana bread is my true love. Edited to Add: More than 40+ Recipes and counting… Banana Breads and Cakes Banana Bread with Vanilla Browned Butter Glaze – Week 1 Banana Bread Fest....

Want more Italian recipes? Try Panzanella, Chicken Cacciatore, or Classic Italian Risotto. Why Stef and Alex love this recipe: Consistency: This bolognese sauce recipe melts in your mouth after each bite. Flavor: A mixed-meat sauce creamy with the added tomato. Versatility: It can be used for both dry pasta and lasagna. Family and friends: This authentic bolognese sauce is a dish that everyone enjoys, adults and children alike, and is a recipe for holidays or Sunday lunch where, despite the relatively long preparation time, no one is in a hurry to leave....

First, this Camelbak Groove water bottle that I received is coming with. The tap water in Aruba (and San Diego) is safe to drink but filtering it definitely couldn’t hurt. Nor can it hurt to have a nice big bottle of water to keep hydrated with. According to their site the Camelbak bottle has a filter built into the straw “to turn tap water into fresh, great-tasting water anywhere you go....

Over the weekend, this yellow light came on on the dashboard. I really didn’t think much of it because sometimes those sensor lights just come on for no rhyme or reason. Well, today as I was trying to back out of my garage my car was extremely hard to steer. I drove the not quite 1 mile to the gym and back home and it was clear that something was very wrong....

Easy Apple Muffins Recipe The caramel apple muffins are soft, fluffy, springy, loaded with chunks of apples in every bite, and I used caramel twice. Of course, the caramel drizzle is not to be missed and I used the new Silk Almond Creamer in Caramel Flavor to impart creamy caramely goodness into the batter. It’s America’s #1 Almond Creamer and comes in Vanilla and Hazelnut flavors, too. For a limited time there’s also Pumpkin flavor....

Do you love curry recipes? Try Massaman Curry, Yellow Curry, Panang Curry, Red Curry, or Chickpea Curry. Truly authentic chicken tikka is cooked in a tandoor clay oven, but since most home cooks don’t have that available, I’ve adapted this recipe for a stove top, instant pot and slow cooker. You could also broil the chicken in the oven, rather than cooking it on the stove. Make ahead and Freezing Instructions: To Make Ahead: The chicken and marinade and can be prepared a day ahead of time....

…and a post about Va-ja-jays and ta-ta’s… …it’s time to get back to some regularly scheduled programming. Here’s a one pot, gluten free, vegan meal recipe that is ready in less than 30 minutes, makes planned leftovers, costs next to nothing, and is hearty and satisfying. How’s that for killing seven two birds with one stone? [print_this] Chipotle Salsa Lentils with Mixed Vegetables Ingredients 1 c dry Lentils 1.5 c Salsa (I used a small jar of Pace) 1 Tbsp Chipotle seasoning (I used Mrs....

Love have tons of bar recipes you will love, like Peanut Butter Bars, Rice Krispie Treats, Butterscotch Blondies, S’mores Bars, and Sugar Cookie Bars! Why I love these brownies: Pantry Ingredients – I bet you already have everything you need to make these easy homemade brownies, made with cocoa powder. Just simple ingredients that come together for a delicious result. One Bowl – No mess to clean up, and easy enough for kids to make....

comment icon 18 more comments This recipe is also the throw-together-in-a-pinch, oh-my-you-forgot-that-neighborhood-gathering-was-tonight, don’t-have-anything-made, still-want-to-wow-them type dish. It’s the perfect appetizer or late-night festive fancy snack. Put it out on the table early so your guests can keep making excuses to pass by to get just one more dip. Everyone needs a recipe like that in their back pocket for the holidays. And we can’t stop scooping and swooping through this one....

comment icon 274 more comments This time it’s got shredded chicken, lentils, and a dangerous amount of kicky green flavor: jalapenos, green onions, cilantro, limes. The top is begging for a little cotija cheese crumble – and by a little I mean a REAL GOOD CHUNK – and the little extra lime juice shower just before eating is not negotiable. Serve it up with brown rice (look at you, healthy!...

Looking for more bread recipes? Try these Buttermilk Biscuits, Cranberry Orange Scones, Orange Rolls, Healthy Banana Bread, or Perfect Cinnamon Rolls! Why I love this recipe: Quick – No yeast, no rising time, done in less than an hour from start to finish! Delicious – I love the soft and flakey texture that the biscuits create. They taste like heaven with every bite. Pantry Ingredients – No unusual ingredients here, making them easy to make anytime....

comment icon 163 more comments In between stuffing my face with green curry lentils, I’ve been known to do investigative work on Web Md and make extreme self-diagnoses. I also do this in between bites of sandwiches. And chocolate chip malt cookies. It’s ridiculous, and I know it’s ridiculous. I have a hard time not being ridiculous on this one. Because I definitely have at least 5 types of cancer....

comment icon 135 more comments It’s garlicky shrimp and creamy, silky noodles. Yes. That’s easy. You’re tracking. But then we took a sharp left and brought the Summer Garden theme – fresh sweet corn cut off the cob, bursting cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil ribbons, and this might be where you’re going, like, what? that’s… what’s going… how does this… until you take that first juicy noodle-fork-twirl bite. It’s summer meets my favorite kind of pasta....

The only way dinner happens most nights is by taking advantage of my stock-pile of tried and true 30 minute meals. I rely on meals I can make really fast, with ingredients I have on hand, and something that my kids will eat without complaining. Creamy Tomato Spinach Tortellini fits the bill and is one of our family favorites! Start by cooking the tortellini. I prefer the refrigerated brand of tortellini best, because it’s the freshest....

The second thing would be leave your front door open as a symbol of neighborly friendliness, watch the neighborhood car show, and find out how much you can sound like a mom when you repeatedly use words like Vroom Vrooms. comment icon 107 more comments The third would be join obscure video social media networks. Check, check, check. Last night I made something else for dinner. It was not chalupas and that was not okay....

Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe I love black beans and could eat them practically every day. In the winter, there’s nothing for me like a bowl of black bean soup. Warm, savory, comforting, and full of layers of flavor from the black beans along with roasted poblano chiles, tomatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, Mexican oregano, and more. This easy black bean soup recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free. It’s health food without tasting healthy!...