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Main, Snacks

Crispy Crunchy Veggie Nuggets

When these land on the dinner table, I am the best mommy ever (the “BME”)! My son will tell you, they are better than any other nugget, period. He affectionately calls them “hot, but yummy” because they are so hot fresh out of the oil and so yummy he can’t wait very long for them […]

Sweet Treats

Hello, Summer!

Nothing says summer like popsicle juice dripping down your arm. Thanks to our good friend, Yenci, we have learned to make the perfect strawberry lemonade popsicles. We also found some popsicle molds we really like; they are easy to fill, easy to wash, and they are designed to catch the drips…so, you can enjoy the […]

Bowls, Breakfast, Snacks

Homemade Granola

The only granola you need in your life. This recipe is so simple and tasty, that you will make it over and over again. Serve it over a thick frozen smoothie, atop your favorite yogurt, or covered with your favorite nut milk! Top with fresh fruit or shredded coconut for extra delight. We make double […]

Salsa, Snacks, World Cuisine

Salsa de Anali

Anali es mi amiga hermosa y divertida! My beautiful friend, Anali taught me how to make the very best pico de gallo. Every party she hosts has the biggest bowl of pico I have ever seen. Now that I know her secrets, we make this once or twice a week and serve it with most […]

Bowls, World Cuisine

Vegan Pad Thai

Thai food is our favorite and we have experimented for so long to perfect this pad this recipe. We have been pretty specific about sharing the brands of ingredients we use here and, for good reason. We have been making pad thai for over 10 years and tried so many variations and brands of ingredients. […]

Tofu

Crispy Tofu Nuggets

“Ooooh, I love these!”, said my son when he joined the dinner table last night. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser, everyone in the family loves them so, at least one night a week…dinner is easy and everyone is happy. Served up with roasted potatoes or french fries and your favorite veggie, dinner is yum and, […]

Cookies

Mele Kalikimaka

Merry Christmas and Happy Everything! The best sugar cookie just got a new look! My friend, Susan is far more talented at cookie decorating, so thanks to her for sharing the photo! When we color our homemade frosting, we love to use food coloring made from foods rather than chemicals. There are a variety of […]

Cookies

Chanukah Cookies

Latkes, dreidels, and cookies! Yes, cookies…while not very traditional, these delicious treats have become a Chanukah tradition in our home. We have baked up many batches of sugar cookies to find the perfect recipe. The cookies here are adapted from sugar cookies we love in the cookbook, Peas and Thank You (thank you). And, our […]

Sweet Treats

Grateful for Pie

Among our family traditions is to share something we are each grateful for just before we enjoy family dinner. Today, we are sharing one of our new favorite pies, and we are so grateful to our Aunty Judy since this pie is inspired by her amazing apple pie recipe! Served warm, and a la mode…is […]