Where Cooking Meets Photography
I have a huge confession to make, and I think I would just feel so much better if I were to confess it here to you. After all, I do think this is a safe space so I feel like I can say anything without judgement, right? The truth is I don't really care for sushi. That's to say, I don't like raw sushi or hand rolls, and really the only kind of sushi I do enjoy, if you can call it sushi at all, are basic cut rolls like California Roll or Shrimp Tempura Roll and I'm sure I've just insulted many ...
First things first, I'm currently hosting a GIVEAWAY on my Instagram account for one lucky winner to win an Instant Pot! So, if you haven't checked it out yet, head on over and enter! And now, onto these Bacon Cheeseburger Salad Bowls. If you've followed this blog for a while now, you'll know that I have had a track record to turn burgers into new and exciting dishes. From spaghetti to pierogis to soup and Wellington, there is literally something for everyone. Now these burger bowls are taking ...
When I think of the ultimate comfort food, my mind automatically goes straight to chicken pot pie. When I think of chicken pot pie, I instantly think of winter because it's usually what I make on a cold night when I'm trying to warm us up with a comforting and filling dish. The trouble is that I crave it during the summer months as well, but don't make it because it's a bit too rich for summer. This is where these Chicken Pot Pie Sandwiches come into play. They're a cross between a classic ...
Usually when I eat a salad it's because I'm forcing myself to make healthier choices. Inevitably, it's what I tend to eat when I've returned from a vacation and have over-indulged and my body is just screaming for something green or a vegetable. My mindset is usually that of dinner being a protein, a starch and a vegetable—with the vegetable being a potato of some kind, which is technically another starch but let me live. Because of that, I tend to throw in a simple green salad on the side for ...
I grew up eating that Entenmann’s Cheese Danish Twist loaf from the grocery store all the time. I’m not sure if you’re familiar with it, but it’s like a coffee cake meets danish with a cream cheese filling and crumb topping and it was absolutely all I wanted as a child. That and the Entenmann’s…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
I know that we can all make the argument that all cookies are technically snacking cookies, but for the most part, most cookies tend to be overly sweet, and what kind of a daily snack would that be? It would be a dream come true, but not really ideal. To me, the optimal snacking cookie…
Whenever I think of the quintessential summer dessert, of course the first thing that comes to mind is S’mores. You can’t let the season go by without enjoying this classic treat at least once…but hopefully you’re enjoying it a lot more than just once. It’s a crowd pleaser, they’re easy to make and they remind…
Today is my middle sister’s birthday and so I thought it would be appropriate to share these super easy-to-make Birthday Cake Sundaes. I try to keep this funfetti theme going every year, like with these Birthday Cake Cupcakes, Birthday Eclairs, and Birthday Streusel Muffins, and so these sundaes fit right in. The great thing about this…
We never really need an excuse to indulge in some ice cream, but I will say that during the summer months, when it becomes unbearably hot outside, that’s when we really, really need it. These Brownie Ice Cream Sundae Cones are a riff on the sundaes I would eat as a kid at Sizzler. I’d…
Last summer I shared a recipe for a S’mores Slab Pie that you all really seemed to love, and quite honestly, what’s not to love about a warm s’mores dessert? I personally don’t think you can properly celebrate the start of the Summer season without some sort of rendition of S’mores—whether that’s in classic form…
It’s officially summer and so you know what that means, strawberry shortcake season is finally here! To me, it’s the quintessential summer dessert. I love it for several reasons. Aside from being delicious—I’m here for any recipe involving homemade buttermilk biscuits, let’s be honest—it also happens to be a versatile dessert that can be easily…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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….
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…
