This Anthony Bourdain recipe hits all the high notes-sweet, salty, and spicy. Full disclosure, this recipe is 100% copied from Anthony Bourdain. I try not to copy recipes- but…it’s Anthony Bourdain… and to be perfectly honest I could dedicate an entire section of my website to him and what I’ve learned from his cookbooks and…
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Half Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
Most chocolate chip cookie recipes produce over three dozen cookies-this half batch recipe creates the perfect amount for a small household! Let’s talk about chocolate chip cookies. This cookie recipe is a staple in pretty much every house across America. Everyone loves chocolate chip cookies (if you don’t, just stop reading- there’s nothing here for…
Chocolate Cake Mix Truffles
An easy two ingredient recipe that can be transformed into endless varieties for your next celebration. Generally speaking, I’m not big on making desserts. Do I bake? Of course I do. Would I rather make pasta and cocktails? Of course I would. I’m in the process of putting together a dessert board to make use…
Homemade Turkey Bolognese
A homemade red sauce with turkey & red wine that comes together in an hour & is perfect for a weeknight meal with the family! Traditional Italian Bolognese sauce is made with ground beef. I personally don’t eat much beef, and prefer to use turkey in it’s place for most traditionally beef based recipes (for…
Espresso Energy Balls
All natural & healthy energy balls with peanut butter, oats, chia seeds, & espresso to boost your mood and energy. Let me start by saying this-if you don’t like the flavor of coffee this recipe is not for you. Try some of my Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Banana Bites instead. Okay, now that that’s out…
Buffalo Chicken Dip Egg Rolls
Filled with cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch, chicken, & cheese, these buffalo chicken dip egg rolls are sure to be a hit at your next game day event! Buffalo chicken dip. If you’ve never had it-you need to. Growing up in the Northeast, I had this dip almost every week at my best friends house….
Pasta Aglio e Olio
This traditional Italian dish is simple yet elegant, featuring garlic & olive oil with a light kick from red pepper flakes. Pasta aglio e olio comes together in minutes and is perfect for an impressive date night! Ah yes, another pasta dish I’m telling you to make for date night (you’ll thank me one day)….
Healthy Homemade Almond Milk
With only four ingredients, this homemade almond milk is free of thickeners & additives commonly found in store bought brands. I really love almond milk. It’s low in calories, and mixes great with protein powders and coffee as an alternative to cows milk if you’re sensitive to dairy or following a plant based diet. Much…
Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Banana Oat Balls
A healthy, all natural snack to satisfy your chocolate cravings without eating anything artificial or processed! Chocolate, peanut butter, and bananas. Do I need to say more? I’m sure you’ve heard of making banana “nice” cream- but these bites take that method to another level. These chocolate peanut butter banana oat balls are a hand…
How to Make Easy Homemade Mayonnaise
Cut out the middle man and make your own mayo, this mayonnaise recipe is so simple it’s almost foolproof! Generally speaking, I’m not big on mayo. However, as I was constructing my grilled chicken sandwich last night I made the mistake of reading the ingredients on my jar of mayonnaise. Calcium disodium EDTA. Cool, yeah…