Category: kitchen

Crispy Chili Relleno

When I was in college, I had the pleasure of having two roommates who were from Mexico. They made the most delicious food, as any Mexican-food-lover can imagine! I remember one of them making us these amazing breaded, chilis that...Read More

Loaded Potato Cheese Soup

Believe it or not, it's been a little chilly here in Southern California! And wouldn't you know it-the week the weather finally cools down is the week our heater decides to stop working. In all fairness, we have been having...Read More

Cheesy Potato Casserole (Funeral Potatoes)

The holidays are coming, which means overload on yummy food! I think Thanksgiving is my favorite as far as feasting goes, but Christmas has some yummy traditions as well. One of my favorites is cheesy potato casserole, also known as...Read More

Asopao (Puerto Rican stew with quinoa)

Once upon a time, we went to a friend's birthday dinner. And at that birthday dinner, the most delicious Puerto Rican "stew" was served. It was love at first taste! I insisted that my friend share this recipe with me...Read More

10-Minute Ice Cream Cake

  The only thing better than a store bought ice cream cake is a homemade ice cream cake; it's probably 1/3 of the cost and it only takes ten minutes to make! I have made different variations of ice cream...Read More

Veggie Steak Rolls

  Happy Labor Day! I wanted get this recipe for you sooner, because it's a great meal to throw on the BBQ for the summer holidays, but let me tell you-this past week has been crazy!  My family is in...Read More

50+ Lunchbox Ideas

Posted on February 7, 2018October 28, 2019 by Cassandra

The lunch box struggle. I think we all face it at some point: kids whining that there's nothing to eat; getting bored with the same old lunch day after monotonous day, begging for Mom to buy the junk food that...Read More

Healthy Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Sometimes I have a hankering for something sweet. I try really hard to be healthy, but I would be lying if I didn't say that I have a seriously bad sweet tooth. Whenever I am trying to be healthy, I...Read More

Protein Energy Balls

  Does anyone else have a fussy eater when it comes to meats and proteins? My daughter has decided that she hates pretty much every kind of lunch meat there is (except for salami, go figure). In fact, she's not...Read More

The Best Instant Pot Recipes On The Web!

Posted on January 16, 2018January 16, 2018 by Cassandra

Last year my good friend and I were on our morning walk and she told me about this new cooking gadget that had changed her life, called the Instant Pot. She told me all about the time that this pressure...Read More