Sesame Soba Noodles

These Sesame Soba Noodles are light, easy, and delicious! Soba noodles are dense and satisfying, while the cucumber and green onion offer a fresh crunch. Lightly dressed with a sesame vinaigrette, this dish makes a perfect light lunch or side dish! Hello, pretty. You are soba-you-tiful! See what I did there? I know, I know. I really am clever. Holy simple recipe, you guys. I’veRead more ->

Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Farro

Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Farro is a delicious side dish or light lunch! Roasted vegetables are tossed with nutty farro and a tart balsamic vinaigrette. Simple and delicious! Choose Your Own Adventure The mix and match concept is brilliant, right? Variety, variety, variety. I love mixing and matching salads. No – not the boring salad you’re thinking of, and that we’re all guilty of packing forRead more ->

Sausage, Kale, and Mozzarella Egg Bake

This Sausage, Kale, and Mozzarella Egg Bake is perfect for lazy weekend mornings, or prepped in advance for busy weekdays. Spicy sausage, mild mozzarella, and kale come together in this delicious egg bake. Happy Weekend! One of my favorite places to be is “Up North”. Most Minnesotans have a cabin that they retreat to on the weekends in the summer. Or parents, siblings, or aRead more ->

Refreshing Coconut Water Limeade (No Processed Sugar!)

A glass of coconut water limeade with fresh sliced lime in the glass.

This Coconut Water Limeade is the ultimate refreshment! Tart fresh squeezed lime juice is paired with thirst-quenching coconut water in this ultimate summery beverage. Pure Refreshment Holy Hannah, it’s hot out. Spoken like a true Minnesotan, you guys. In the winter, it’s too damn cold. In the Spring, it’s too damn rainy. In the summer, it exceeds 75 degrees, and it’s too damn hot. (I’mRead more ->

Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja (Cuban Shredded Beef)

This slow cooker Ropa Vieja is perfect for your busiest days. The beef slow cooks in a mixture of peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and spices which produces flavor-packed results. Round out the meal with Cilantro Quinoa and Smashed Black Beans. I know what you’re thinking. Really, I do. I agree that a hammerhead shark would indefinitely beat a crocodile in an unexpected duel. But that’s neitherRead more ->

German Chocolate Cake Ice Cream with Coconut Rum Fudge Swirl

This recipe for German Chocolate Cake Ice Cream with Coconut Rum Fudge Swirl is simply divine! It’s the perfect special summer treat. Served in a waffle cone or in a bowl with a spoon – this is sure to be your new favorite homemade ice cream. Oh, hello National Ice Cream Day. I see you. I plan to celebrate in a very big way, too.Read more ->

French Toast Bruschetta with Lemon Mascarpone and Honey Macerated Berries

This French Toast Bruschetta with Lemon Mascarpone and Honey Macerated Berries is a gorgeous brunch recipe! Traditional French Toast serves as the base for lemon whipped mascarpone cheese and honey macerated berries. It’s a sweet treat for any breakfast, brunch, or shower you’re hosting! Happy Sunday! Arguably, the best day of the week. Hit snooze. Have another cup of coffee. Read the paper, peruse Pinterest, catchRead more ->

Rye & Cheddar Irish Soda Bread Muffins

Rye & Cheddar Irish Soda Bread Muffins on brown parchment paper

*Recipe updated 3/11/22 These Rye & Cheddar Irish Soda Bread Muffins are the perfect baking project to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.  I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Irish Soda Bread Muffins What’s your favorite festive Irish food? Corned beef and cabbage? A reuben? Colcannon? Guinness? Yes, Guinness constitutes as food. No,Read more ->

Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Thai Almond Sauce

Chicken Lettuce Wraps, you have my heart. This lightened up version still tastes damn good, too! Crunchy water chestnuts and mild mushrooms offer texture to the ground chicken. Almond butter serves as the creamy base for this to die for sauce, which you may need to consider doubling the recipe for.   Er mer gersh.These lettuce wraps are so freaking good. I seriously can’t. But IRead more ->

Green Juice (MARGARITAS)

These Green Juice Margaritas are packed with healthy fruits and vegetables! In cocktail form! They’re spicy and sweet, and so simple to make. Best enjoyed promptly after making, and over ice. IT’S THIRSTDAY. FINALLY. Given the time of year though, and that we’re all probably doing the whole healthy eating, no drinking (read: less drinking) thing, I figure it’s only fair for me to postRead more ->