No Bake Double Layer Brownies

This little gem is the second dessert I took to our Easter family get together this year. I promised I’d post it, and so here it is…in all of its chocolate-y glory! It’s incredibly rich, decadent and satisfying. One for the books for sure! These brownies do not require baking; the ingredients don’t need cooking and… Continue reading No Bake Double Layer Brownies

Mama’s Famous Carrot Cake

My husband and I brought two desserts to our Easter family get together this year. We wanted to give the family somewhat of a dessert option, and since I was the one in charge of bringing dessert, I knew I had to act upon it. 🙂 Some people love chocolate, some don’t really like it. Some… Continue reading Mama’s Famous Carrot Cake

Chicken Pesto Crepes

Day three of crepe making is here. Hooray! Hope you and your loved ones are enjoying the making (and the eating!) of these little French treats at home as much as we are. Thus far, I have shared two other crepe recipes with you through my blog: my Nutella Strawberry Banana Crepes & my Peanut… Continue reading Chicken Pesto Crepes

How-To: Boil the Perfect Egg

In light of the awesome holiday we have upon us – Easter – I decided to make a fun “How-To” post on one of its food staples: the hard boiled egg. People will make hard boiled eggs during this holiday mainly to decorate and color them, but a lot of people will also make these to then… Continue reading How-To: Boil the Perfect Egg

Nutella Strawberry Banana Crepes

Day two of crepe making is here. Hooray! And guys, let me tell you, my crepe-making obsession is only getting stronger. Yikes! 🙂 I’ve been making crepes left and right — to the point where I just leave my crepe pan on the stove permanently (as soon as I wash it, I put it back… Continue reading Nutella Strawberry Banana Crepes

Peanut Butter Honey Granola Crepes

I have been having way too much fun with my new Le Creuset crepe pan. I am obsessed; I can’t (and won’t) stop making crepes. I am in love with the crepe making process, the smell of them while they’re cooking, their texture, their taste, and the endless crepe making possibilities. Crepes not only taste heavenly,… Continue reading Peanut Butter Honey Granola Crepes

Healthy Turkey “Sloppy Joes”

Yesterday was one of those days where motivation oozed out of me. I woke up and felt like an Energizer bunny — I had so much energy that I could not stop moving. It was GREAT. It helped me get breakfast done quickly, get my laundry going, my bed made, and my house cleaned for the day. Even… Continue reading Healthy Turkey “Sloppy Joes”

Baby Arugula Salad with Beets and Feta Cheese

The taste and goodness of this salad will sweep you off your feet. It is THAT good. What better than to have a meal that is healthy, good for your body, super delicious and extremely satisfying? It is a challenging combination to achieve, but doable nonetheless. And today, I am here to show you how to get there!… Continue reading Baby Arugula Salad with Beets and Feta Cheese

How-To: Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette

My husband and I were visiting Manhattan for a few days, as he had a two-day conference he was invited to speak at. After his conference was over, and in spite of the freezing snowy weather (mind you, this was the DAY before Spring!), we decided to venture out and explore our surroundings. We walked… Continue reading How-To: Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette

Garlic and Herbs Grilled Chicken

I have another grilled chicken recipe for you — can you tell we are craving protein this week in our house? 😉 Truth is, I bought a lot of wonderful organic chicken breasts at Whole Foods the other day, and I have been having way to much fun dressing them up with spices and sauces. I… Continue reading Garlic and Herbs Grilled Chicken