Here’s the deal, guys. I’m not a baker. I thoroughly enjoy baked treats, but I’m just not the best at making them. Cooking is great for me because I can just throw things together and if it tastes good, I can fine tune the recipe and share it with you. Baking requires science, which means…
Category: Breakfast
Cast Iron Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes
I’m always on a quest for new ways to cook potatoes and make them flavorful and interesting. What better way than in a cast iron skillet so they have the perfectly cooked center with crispy edges?! AH! SO GOOD! My favorite part of a lot of dishes is the crispy edges (especially involving cheese), how…
Smoky Potato Spicy Black Bean Tostadas
We love Mexican food in our house, how about you? I’m always looking for ways to mix up our taco nights and, thankfully, the flavor combinations really are endless. Tonight I was craving potatoes and wanted to find a way to integrate them into dinner. As usual, I wasn’t sure what was going to happen…
Egg Breakfast Burrito
I’ve never really been a breakfast person. I just don’t wake up ravishing like my kiddos sometimes do. This morning was different and since today was going to be a busy one, I wanted to make sure I started the day off with a full belly and lots of energy. Eggs are super filling and…
Spicy Chipotle Black Beans
Let me tell you something…I LOVE BEANS! Black beans and white beans and pinto beans, oh my! Kidney beans and refried beans and lima beans…I don’t think I’ve met a bean I didn’t appreciate. I always put beans in soups and stews, and also attempt to create flavorful side dishes using a variety of beans.…
Berry Turmeric Smoothie
I love a good smoothie! Even more, I love that a smoothie can be any combination of flavors that you have on hand. The possibilities are really endless and that’s both exciting and overwhelming because I immediately want to start a list of smoothie recipes. Stay tuned! 🙂 Follow along to see what I’m…