The Candid Appetite

Chicken Pot Shepherd’s Pie

Sometimes we're all in dire need of comfort food. Whether that means a big bowl of chili, a couple slices of pizza, or several servings of cheesy homemade mac and cheese. Comfort food is whatever makes us happy. Whatever brings us back home and gives us that warm fuzzy feeling inside. I love that food has the power to make us feel those emotions, whether they're happy or sad; hopefully it's always happy though. When I think of comfort food, I usually crave either chicken pot pie or shepherd's ...

Maui-Style Kalbi Short Ribs

I've talked about my recent love of Hawaiian food two other times now on the blog, Kalua Pork and Spam Musubi, and these Maui-Style Kalbi Short Ribs from Alana Kysar's new cookbook Aloha Kitchen is definitely being inducted as one of my favorite all-time Hawaiian dishes. I usually order these exact ribs from the local Hawaiian restaurant down the street, the one I gushed about in the Spam Musubi post. However, I never knew that they were so easy to make at home. The hardest part is waiting for ...

Quick and Easy Pizza

I wanted to take the time to apologize to anyone who tried to access the site over the last couple of days and received an error message. My blog was transitioning into a new server and unfortunately it was down a lot more time than I had originally anticipated. Thankfully, everything migrated over smoothly and it is finally back up and running as normal. Just in time too, as I can now share this Quick and Easy Pizza from this week's episode of Married and Hungry! I don't know if you go through ...

Sheet Pan Fish and Chips

I was raised Catholic and so during Lent, we ate a lot of fish on Fridays in my house. To this day, I still have a craving for it, more so, during this particular time of year. Fish and Chips is one of those dishes I wish I could eat more regularly, but the idea of all the steps it takes to batter and fry the fish, and the double frying of the fries makes me second guess the entire notion. Luckily for us all though, this Sheet Pan Fish and Chips is here to save the day. It's ready in about 45 ...

Banana Nutella Crêpes

When I was in high school, I was involved in a culinary arts program called C-CAP, which helps kids learn about the restaurant industry and teaches them valuable information and techniques in order to work in the industry successfully. I learned so much about cooking (and knife skills especially) and I’d easily say that it…

Eggs Benedict Casserole

With Mother’s Day just around the corner I think it’s high time we talk about a recipe that our mothers will enjoy. Now, I’m in the mindset that every day should be Mother’s Day, and that we shouldn’t only put emphasis to the women who sacrificed and raised us with unconditional love, on this particular…

Easy Loaded Egg Toast

On this week’s episode of Married and Hungry, Julian teaches me how he used to make his scrambled eggs….by cooking them in water. It’s quite the sight to see and one that I can’t even fully describe to you, and so the only way to fully do it justice, is if you go watch the…

Strawberry Rhubarb Doughnut Muffins

I have such a profound love of doughnuts that I’m sure I’ve written about it more than I should on this blog, but it’s a love that will never die because I’ll never say no to a doughnut. I’ve always stated that the tried and true traditional fried version will always be 100 times better…

Pineapple Upside-Down Scones

These Pineapple Upside-Down Scones are for everyone out there that loves a sweet treat first thing in the morning. Although, this time you actually have a valid excuse to indulge yourself. They’re decadent enough to be made for dessert, of course, but are still quite simple to be served for a brunch or light breakfast….

Slow-Roasted Poblanos with Sweet Potatoes + GIVEAWAY

Today I’m sharing a simple and yet, super delicious recipe from Ashley Rodriguez’s (Not Without Salt) new cookbook “Let’s Stay In.” As I flipped through the pages of this beautiful book, many of the recipes called out to me, but one in particular just kept staring me right in the face, wanting me to make…

Banana Nutella Crêpes

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Doughnut Cake

About five years ago I made and posted this recipe for Baked Peanut Butter Chocolate Doughnuts which are very near and dear to my heart for several reasons. The first obvious reason is that they’re absolutely delicious, and the second reason is that I met my husband on Instagram because of those particular doughnuts. Jules…

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Black Forest Tres Leches Cake

If you’ve never tried a classic tres leches cake before, then I think you’re missing out big time. It’s one of my favorite desserts because it’s somewhat fancy but at the same time not fancy at all. It’s impressive enough to be the centerpiece of any occasion, yet uncomplicated enough to be made and served…

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Zucchini Chocolate Chip Streusel Loaf

Sometimes I think it’s important to keep a simple “quick bread” recipe up your sleeve. You know, for moments when you’re in dire need of something sweet, first thing in the morning. Or just a little something right after dinner. Perhaps, you’re in need of a sweet treat late at time right before bed. Whatever…

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Strawberry Rhubarb Doughnut Muffins

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One-Bowl Chocolate Malt Cake

This One-Bowl Chocolate Malt Cake is from the Season 2 premiere episode of Married and Hungry, which is an IGTV cooking show I do with my husband, where I teach him how to cook different recipes each week. He doesn’t know a thing about cooking or baking and so that makes things interesting and fun….

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Cheers to the Weekend: Toasted Meringue Banana Pudding

Banana pudding is one of those desserts that I will never tire of. It’s nostalgic, incredibly easy to make and yet it still manages to be a show-stopping dessert that takes people’s breath away (or at least mine). Over the years, I’ve shared a few banana pudding inspired recipes on the blog, and I hold…

Cheers to the Weekend: Roasted Sheet Pan Lomo Saltado

It’s time for another installment of my favorite ongoing series on the blog, Cheers to the Weekend! A) because it’s the weekend (finally) and B) because it’s been a while since the last one went up and that just won’t do. It’s also time for another much needed sheet pan dinner recipe. If you recall,…

Cheers to the Weekend: Chocolate Walnut Tart

Everyone is always going on and on about pecans and chocolate or peanuts and chocolate or almonds and chocolate, but I think it’s high time we give walnuts their time to shine in the spotlight with chocolate. I’ve always been a fan of that combination, and I’ll admit it’s because my all-time favorite thing at…

Cheers to the Weekend: Black Forest Fudge

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve made and shared a fudge recipe on here, and quite honestly I think this is my biggest regret in life. I figured the only respectable thing I can do to remedy this tragic situation is to share another decadent and delicious fudge recipe ASAP. If you recall, the…

Cheers to the Weekend: One Skillet Cuban Chicken and Rice

Do you know how sometimes you just really don’t feel like washing dishes? Mostly because you’ve been working all day, but also because you’ve just slaved away for hours cooking dinner, and so the last thing you want to do is stand in front of the sink scrubbing away at the mess you just made….

Cheers to the Weekend: Caramel Apple Slab Pie

The last slab pie I made on the blog, S’mores Slab Pie, was such a big hit that I decided I needed to try my hand on another variation. It just had to be done (but I’m most definitely not complaining about it). If there’s one thing I’ve learned through the years of blogging, it’s…

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Spicy Pinto Bean and Ham Tortas

Quick Bacon Cheddar and Jalapeño Soft Pretzels

Arroz con Pollo

Easy Dinner Recipes

Chicken Pot Shepherd’s Pie

Maui-Style Kalbi Short Ribs

Quick and Easy Pizza

Sheet Pan Fish and Chips

Breakfasts To Start Your Day

Banana Nutella Crêpes

Eggs Benedict Casserole

Easy Loaded Egg Toast

Strawberry Rhubarb Doughnut Muffins

Pineapple Upside-Down Scones

Slow-Roasted Poblanos with Sweet Potatoes + GIVEAWAY

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Banana Nutella Crêpes

Peanut Butter Chocolate Doughnut Cake

Black Forest Tres Leches Cake

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Streusel Loaf

Strawberry Rhubarb Doughnut Muffins

One-Bowl Chocolate Malt Cake

Let’s Cheers to the Weekend!

Cheers to the Weekend: Toasted Meringue Banana Pudding

Cheers to the Weekend: Roasted Sheet Pan Lomo Saltado

Cheers to the Weekend: Chocolate Walnut Tart

Cheers to the Weekend: Black Forest Fudge

Cheers to the Weekend: One Skillet Cuban Chicken and Rice

Cheers to the Weekend: Caramel Apple Slab Pie