I sincerely struggle when it comes to lunch items. I never eat leftovers (that's all my husband) because I hate eating the same thing every day.... I tend to get bored easily. I love smoothies and sandwiches but then again, same thing different day. I was desperate to try something new in my household. Luckily, [...]
Category: Holiday
Crispy Chicken with Thai Coconut Sauce
I recently hosted a dinner with friends and was super excited about my menu.... until I found out one of my guests was lactose intolerant and I was so embarrassed! Thankfully, she only missed out on the appetizer but made me want to redeem myself very soon. Well, I am definitely going to make this [...]
Shrimp Risotto
Wine, garlic, and cheese... All items needed for a perfect night to myself. Currently, my husband is doing what I believe almost everyone in Northwest Arkansas is doing, cheering on our Razorbacks at the baseball game! I love a good ballpark hot dog but me time is also a necessity. With that said, I wanted [...]
National Margarita Day!
I am all about cooking and creating new recipes but when it comes to drinks, that is all the husband! I basically have an at home bartender at all times! Well, I think his Margaritas are the absolute best. So much, that when mom comes over she will literally call when she is 10 minutes [...]
Vegan Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls
These Vegan Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls are absolutely delicious and honestly simple to make. I am not someone that enjoys very much sweets but I love these! They are gooey, soft, and have just the perfect amount of sweetness to where it is not overpowering at all. Made with fresh raspberries and absolutely no dairy, these [...]
Black Eyed Peas & Ham
A traditional dish for my family is Tamales. Wrapped in banana leaves and filled with lots of mole sauce, it is absolutely delicious! But when the husband asked for black eyed peas for New Years luck, I went blank! Also, that did not sound good at all! Let's just say, I am always up for [...]
A Mistletoe Kiss (Cranberry French 75)
I am not someone who typically likes gin. Honestly, I never even tasted it until this year. How that came about was we originally had a trip booked for South Africa in November of 2020. After several years of planning and saving, my 2 week dream vacation was finally happening! I was told by several [...]
White Christmas (Coconut Gin)
We all love a snowy white Christmas but, let's be honest, a warm beach Christmas does not sound bad either! This recipe is secretly a combination of both! Made with cinnamon-anise syrup, tropical coconut milk and garnished with toasted coconut, yes, this recipe is the perfect balance of a snowy day with the scent of [...]
Holiday Mule
I love Moscow Mules. So much so that I made sure we had a Moscow Mule bar at my wedding a couple years ago that included 3 different versions. The main recipe is simply vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice. Ginger Beer does not have alcohol in it so if you do not drink alcohol, [...]
Homemade Chex-Mix
Its official, most of my recipe inspirations come from what the husbands mood is... and he is constantly in a snacking mood! I can never keep snacks and sweets in my pantry for long as he will eat it all! It became much worse once the working from home started in 2020. That is why [...]
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