Tag: homemade recipes

Garlic and Herb Chicken

Garlic and Herb Chicken

This Garlic & Herb Chicken is my go-to chicken recipe. I just love it! This dish is so flavorful and simple to make. Plus there is no measuring needed and you only need a handful of ingredients to complete this dish! This Garlic and Herb 

How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds have always been a staple in my house. Ever since I was little I have memories of my mom roasting pumpkin seeds. It wasn’t Halloween without them! It’s a tradition my mom started and I continue it with my kids. I will 

Leftover Rotisserie Chicken? Make Chicken Stock!

Leftover Rotisserie Chicken? Make Chicken Stock!

Are you wondering what to do with your leftover rotisserie chicken? Today, I’m going to show you how to use every last bit by making some delicious homemade chicken stock! Once you learn how to do it you’ll never throw that leftover rotisserie chicken away 

Dark Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread

Dark Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread

This Dark Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread is not your typical banana bread. In this banana bread you will find dark chocolate chunks throughout. Plus it’s not too sweet. It has the perfect balance of sweetness with these added dark chocolate chunks. This dark chocolate chunk 

Whole Roasted Coconut Curried Cauliflower

Whole Roasted Coconut Curried Cauliflower

This Whole Roasted Coconut Curried Cauliflower is so good! Have you ever roasted a whole head of cauliflower? Let me tell ya, it’s so much fun! No worries about cutting it up, with this recipe you’ll be roasting the whole thing. Do you love Indian 

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Vegetable Soup with Dumplings

Vegetable Soup with Dumplings

This Vegetable Soup with Dumplings Recipe is not only healthy but it’s so good! We all need a comfort meal once in awhile. This soup contains simple ingredients, and it’s easy to make. It’s a soup that definitely tastes homemade! With this recipe, I’ll teach 

Chocolate chip and Toffee Cookies

Chocolate chip and Toffee Cookies

These Chocolate Chip and Toffee Cookies are so delicious…. Are you a chocolate chip cookie fan? I know I am. These Cookies are like a chocolate chip cookie but better because they also have toffee. With these cookies the chocolate and toffee go so good 

Creamy Tomato and Kale Linguine

Creamy Tomato and Kale Linguine

This pasta dish is mouth watering delicious. The little tomatoes and kale are sautéed with garlic and olive oil. And the noodles are tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette, and the goat cheese gives them that creamy consistency. Finished with crispy kale and a dusting of 

Sesame seed and Pepita crunch topping

Sesame seed and Pepita crunch topping

This stuff has a sweet and nutty flavor, and just the right crunch. I’ve heard good things about both of these seeds. They are perfect to add to salads and tacos or even to snack on. We recently made some for our sweet potato tacos. 

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos

It amazes me how you can take such simple ingredients and turn them into something amazing. This dish revolves around a sweet potato and a can of black beans. And lots of limes and cilantro. The good stuff really. Yes, I’m talking about cilantro. I 

Red Lentil Curry

Red Lentil Curry

Red Lentil Curry is so good!! This version of Red Lentil Curry is so flavorful. It’s also so simple to make and it’s healthy and so delicious. It’s made with so many healthy ingredients. You start by sauteing a handful of vegetables, garlic, and ginger. 

Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies

Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Cookies

What’s your favorite part of an oatmeal cookie? Mine is that hint of cinnamon you taste. So with this recipe, I made sure it had plenty of it. And I also included 2 different kinds of raisins. And let me tell ya, they are good! 

Sunday Morning Blueberry Pancakes

Sunday Morning Blueberry Pancakes

Sunday Morning Blueberry Pancakes are so good!! Sunday mornings are made for pancakes, and this Blueberry pancake recipe is definitely a special one. My husband hands down makes the best pancakes! They have a hint of cinnamon which makes them different from the rest. And 

Pork Egg roll on rice with a tamarind sauce

Pork Egg roll on rice with a tamarind sauce

Now you can have the taste of an egg roll without the mess of deep frying it. Imagine an egg roll without the wrapper served on a bed of rice, drizzled with a tamarind sauce. The perfect combo of a stir fry and egg roll 

Cinnamon & Sugar Raspberry Muffins

Cinnamon & Sugar Raspberry Muffins

If you loved my last muffin recipe, then I think you’ll love this one too! But this time, they are made with fresh raspberries. These muffins are the perfect combo of a little sweetness and a little tart! This time, I was the early riser 

Marshmallow, Coconut & Dark chocolate chunk cookies

Marshmallow, Coconut & Dark chocolate chunk cookies

These Marshmallow, Coconut & Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies are so good! Who’s ready for some cookies? Me!! With both hands up… I guess I’m always ready for something sweet. If your a fan of dark chocolate, your going to love these cookies. They are so 

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Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup

I don’t know about you, but when It’s snowing it makes me want to hunker down and cook! It definitely feels like a soup day to me. I’ve been feeling a tad bit behind this year thinking about Christmas. I have bought some gifts for 

City Foodie Farm Dark chocolate chunk cookies

City Foodie Farm Dark chocolate chunk cookies

Since I saw there was a national cookie day this week, I thought It would be fun to share a yummy cookie recipe with all of you. This was a first. I’m usually not much of a baker, and I would usually just stick to 

Spicy Turmeric Chicken with Roasted Zucchini & Apple Chutney

Spicy Turmeric Chicken with Roasted Zucchini & Apple Chutney

There is just something about turmeric I love. Maybe it’s the color, or maybe I love it because, I know turmeric has so many health benefits. Way too many to list. One thing I’ve always remembered, is it’s known to help with inflammation. There are 

Roasted Butternut Squash Pizza

Roasted Butternut Squash Pizza

There is nothing better than the flavor combination of blue cheese, roasted squash seeds and the taste of a balsamic glaze. Believe me, I couldn’t stop myself from eating it as we made this meal. Now think about also adding some prosciutto, and roasted squash 

Mom’s famous spaghetti and meatballs….

Mom’s famous spaghetti and meatballs….

What truly makes a good meatball? I think inquiring cooks would like to know… My mouth is watering right now thinking of my mom’s famous spaghetti and meatballs. It’s one of those meals you always come home to eat. It’s the one that feels so 

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Hearty homemade black bean soup with quinoa

Hearty homemade black bean soup with quinoa

This Hearty homemade black bean soup with quinoa is a soup that will definitely taste homemade. You will truly be amazed by what you can make from a simple bag of dried black beans. I’ll show you how easy it is to make this hearty 

Meatless Monday Recipe

Meatless Monday Recipe

{Peanut Butter Stir Fry Noodles} I’ve always heard of this “Meatless Monday” concept and I like it!! I like it a lot. The thought of picking one day a week to go meatless is not only healthy but in the long run will save you 

Cauliflower Tacos topped with a sweet and spicy slaw

Cauliflower Tacos topped with a sweet and spicy slaw

I love making cauliflower tacos! Especially cauliflower tacos topped with a sweet and spicy slaw. I really enjoy cooking with cauliflower. It’s a great substitute for chicken. If you’re looking to incorporate more meatless meals into your meal plan, cauliflower is a great vegetable to 

Today feels like a chicken noodle soup day…..

Today feels like a chicken noodle soup day…..

Fall is when things slow down for me, there are no gardens to tend to, and a daily cup of tea is needed! Things do indeed slow down, until the rush of the holidays. But, for now, I’m savoring that tiny little window. One of