Is there anything better than a cup of creamy and velvety homemade hot chocolate on a cold winter day or during the holidays? While you can always keep a box of store-bought hot chocolate mix on hand for emergencies, making it from scratch is easy, fast, and tastes so much better. Our hot cocoa is …
This chocolate chip banana bread is SO delicious. It has a soft and moist crumb with a slightly crunchy exterior and this recipe doesn’t skimp on the chocolate. When I have ripe bananas on hand, this is what I crave! This chocolate chip banana bread requires 4-5 ripe bananas, and I’ll share the quickest way …
I love pesto pasta! It’s a dish I’ve been making since I lived in a studio apartment in Hollywood just after college. It’s budget friendly, easy to make, and only requires two ingredients. You can also up your pesto pasta game by making homemade pesto. But store-bought pesto will not be shamed here! Traditional basil …
Nothing says fall weather like a caramel apple and we’ve got the easiest way to make one at home! While you can do a complete homemade caramel apple and make your own caramel from scratch, this recipe uses store-bought caramels so you can get to the dipping (and eating!) part of your treat sooner—no candy …
These protein balls make the perfect snack! They are easy to make, no bake and have only a handful of ingredients you can easily customize. They taste like cookie dough! Having a container of these in your house gives you a quick and healthy option when you need a quick snack. I got into making …
I have this thing with crab cakes. I will always order them and my absolute favorite recipe is flakey lump crab cakes with very little filler. This recipe is for my dream crab cakes—and they’re so easy to make at home. This recipe is for Maryland-style crab cakes and I included a quick tartar sauce …
If you are looking for a flavorful dinner idea, try this birria taco recipe! Birria, also called Birria de res, is a traditional stew from Mexico made of meats such as beef, lamb and goat, as well as spices and dried chilies. This taco recipe has birria meat with melty cheese and then is served …
The Gin Fizz is a delicious cocktail that’s a must try for any gin lover. With its sweet and sour notes, gin-forward taste, sparkling fizz, and foamy top, this drink has it all. Notes of lemon blend with the botanicals of the gin and the added egg white (although optional) gives the drink a creamy …
I love a cozy afternoon pick-me-up and lately I’ve been loving a caramel macchiato. This is one of my Starbucks copycat recipes. You can learn to make a traditional macchiato here. This version is more like a latte macchiato with foamed milk and flavored with caramel. It’s sweet, caffeinated, and the perfect morning or afternoon …
Have you ever tried Cowboy Caviar? This fresh dip recipe is great with chips or as a topping for a taco salad. It reminds me of the flavors of a fresh Pico De Gallo with beans and veggies, like corn, peppers and avocado added. I made this recipe and my family ate it for several …