The best Easter Cookies recipe
One Easter, when my twin girls, Lily and Mia, were just toddlers, their excitement for the egg hunt was contagious. But even more than finding the eggs, they were mesmerized …
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Is a Croissant a Healthy Bread?
I remember being in university, miles from home, missing my grandmother’s kitchen. Every Sunday, she baked fresh bread, filling the house with a comforting aroma. That’s how my love for …
Delicious Blackstone Fried Rice: Quick 15-Minute Meal
My Grandma Rose’s kitchen was my happy place growing up. The aroma of her special Blackstone Fried Rice always filled the air. I would sit at her counter, fascinated as …
Instant Pot Pasta: Quick and easy Dinner
My grandmother’s kitchen was my happy place growing up. The aromas, the bubbling pots, her humming – pure magic. She taught me the joy of cooking, a love I carried …
Croissant Bread: A Flaky, Buttery Delight
My love for baking started with my Grandma Rose. She’d spend hours in the kitchen, whipping up the most amazing treats. One of my absolute favorites, is croissant bread. Flaky, …
Is it safe to cook frozen chicken without thawing?
Is it safe to cook frozen chicken without thawing? I get asked this all the time, especially when Lily and Mia have friends over, and I’m making a quick dinner. …
Crockpot Frozen Chicken: The Easiest Recipe for Busy Weeknights
I remember the first time I made crockpot frozen chicken. It was a chilly weeknight, and my twin girls, Lily and Mia, had just started kindergarten. Between homework, after-school activities, …
What’s the difference between dulce de leche and tres leches?
The first time I experienced the rich flavors of both dulce de leche and tres leches cake was during my university years. As I explored different cultures through food, my …
Should Peppers Be Precooked Before Stuffing?
Getting picky eaters to enjoy their meals can be a real challenge, but I found that stuffed bell peppers are a total game-changer! This dish transforms simple ingredients into a …
What Flavors Go with Cherry and Chocolate?
I remember when my twin girls, Lily and Mia, were toddlers, they’d wrinkle their noses at anything that wasn’t sweet. Now that they’re older, their palates have thankfully expanded. But …