In an attempt to be a little bit more on top of my meal planning game, I’ve been trying to do more prep ahead of time. It definitely helps to have things already started when it comes to busy evenings when the last thing I feel like doing is cooking. But knowing that I’ve alreadyRead more
This Bacon and Corn Hash is super delicious. Bacon adds a ton of flavor, but sweet summer corn shines through in this dish too! This is a great way to use up some extra vegetables too. I added chopped portobello mushrooms, which the husband doesn’t like, but he didn’t even seem to notice. I’llRead more
After all the fun and excitement of graduating, getting married and going on a honeymoon, I’ve been looking forward to getting back into cooking. This curry yogurt chicken with couscous is an incredibly simple meal that really comes together quickly and easily. One of the best things about this curry yogurt chicken is that youRead more
Here’s your go-to dessert for the summer! Perfect for the summer, this dessert doesn’t require any baking and is refreshing and so simple to put together. Icebox cakes became popular at the early 1900s as iceboxes (early forms of refrigerators) became more common. This icebox cake combines the flavors of key lime pie for a refreshinglyRead more
It’s finally time for a recipe! It’s been a while since I’ve made something that felt worthy of sharing, but these burgers were just the thing! I love Mediterranean food and will often do a lemony chicken or chicken souvlaki. But I was craving something different and decide to try out these Greek Turkey BurgersRead more
If you’ve been following along for a while, you’re likely aware that I’ve been taking classes for the past several years on my way to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Next month I’ll graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Maryland. Alas, the journey doesn’t end there. Last week I justRead more
A couple weeks ago I had a total breakdown about grocery shopping/meal prep/cooking dinner. I was tired of having to think about food, plan meals for the week, and in general over the whole domestic chores situation. The Fiancé did a great job of calming me down, going grocery shopping with me, and giving meRead more
I’ve been working on doing more meal prep on the weekends. Weekdays are busy and in an attempt to eat out less and save more money I’m upping my weekend cooking game. It has taken a while to figure out good strategies for meal prepping. I can get bored with the same thing day afterRead more
When starting out cooking there are several key things to keep in mind when planning a menu. You can follow these steps whether you’re cooking full recipes or just assembling a snack plate to have a balanced, healthy meal. Think in threes When planning a balanced menu, I think of 3 components: a vegetable, aRead more
This Christmas I received the Smitten Kitchen Everyday cookbook (Thanks V and C!). Smitten Kitchen is one of my favorite blogs, and is often a first stop when looking for a particular type of recipe. In my typical fashion these days, I read the cookbook cover to cover picking out which recipes I simply hadRead more