No matter what stage of life you are in, I’m sure there are moments in your life when ordering take out is preferred to cooking your own meal. One of my favorites is Chinese food. Usually ready to pickup or be delivered within 30 minutes, delicious, and never light […]
The inspiration for this recipe came from a recent Fall issue of Parents Magazine. I have been receiving Parents magazine for probably a minimum of four years now. My daughter just recently turned one. While I would like to claim that I was merely compiling years of knowledge […]
If you are familiar with my site, you have probably noticed that there are some ingredients that I tend to use more frequently than others. One of those ingredients is a protein that I have only really started to appreciate in recent history. Better late than never I suppose! Lamb […]
If you have browsed a bit through this website, you have probably noticed that a common style of cuisine is Indian food. Taylor and I cannot get enough of the beautiful spices and flavors of India, and I am so proud to be able to create them in my humble […]
When I think of Hawaiian flavors, quite a few things come to mind: the Dole Pineapple Plantation’s insanely delicious pineapple ice cream, tuna poke, fresh fish, and home-cooked meals at Katie’s Kaneohe Bay home. When I came across the original recipe for these meatballs in the Penzeys Spice Catalog, I […]
Ever since having meatloaf at my friend Katie’s house this summer, I have a new love and appreciation for meatloaf. Despite my Mom’s amazing abilities in the kitchen, I was never a fan of her meatloaf growing up. Maybe this change of meatloaf perspective can be attributed to the Hawaiian […]
The inspiration for this dish? I am always trying to find new ways to prepare chicken. Chicken is such a delicious, yet affordable protein, and each cut of chicken can bring a completely different flavor. Chicken breast used to be my favorite cut of meat, but now I am finding […]
Time for another break from animal protein in the form of a scrumptious vegetarian stew. Curry is a magical blend of spices commonly available in so many varieties that you could never get bored with the flavor! Not only that, but the turmeric that is in many curries contains curcumin […]
The inspiration for this recipe came from a Thai chicken wings and peanut sauce recipe from the Better Homes and Gardens Skinny Slow Cooker magazine. I was initially intrigued because I love the combination of peanut butter with asian flavors. The Thai Peanut Sauce that I ended up making was a […]
Peanut butter is so simple, yet so versatile. It is extremely satisfying on its own because of its perfect balance of fat, protein, and a touch of salt. Growing up, one of my favorite pregame breakfasts was banana, peanut butter, and maple syrup on waffles. I was never a child […]
