What I Eat in a Week
Choosing what to eat week after week can be exhausting and sometimes there are days where you are just plain uninspired. Here’s a week of what I eat every day for a little dose of inspiration for your upcoming meals.
Kale and Broccoli Quinoa
This side dish is the perfect green addition to your dinner table. Whether you’re looking for something on-theme for St. Patrick’s Day, or just a fun and healthy way to eat kale, this dish is for you!
The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook: Review and Favorite Recipes
Today, I’ll be reviewing The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook. This cookbook takes classic, simple, no fuss, no weird ingredient meals, and portions them perfectly for 2 people. Even their desserts are made specifically for 2. This isn’t a cookbook that you’ll buy but never use. You will find yourself reaching for this practical cookbook all the time. I promise. If you’re not sure where to start, I’m sharing some of my personal favorite recipes as well.
Red Wine Braised Pot Roast
We are heading into the dreary months of winter. The first snowfall and all the excitement of the holidays are behind us, and now we’re counting down the days until the sun once again graces us with her warmth. But even though the weather outside is indeed frightful, I’ve got a delightful meal that is sure to warm you right up.
Pain au Chocolat (Chocolate Croissants)
Light, airy, and buttery all over, croissants are one of my favorite pastries. Add chocolate, and you have the most decadent treat. I’ve tested out 2 different croissant recipes and I’m letting you know which one is my favorite so you can whip up a special treat for your Valentine this year! Nothing says “I love you” quite like bread stuffed with butter and chocolate.
Costco Staples
Come walk through the Costco warehouse with me! I’ll share some of my favorite Costco staples with you; be sure to leave yours in the comments!
My Go-To Smoothie Recipe
I love smoothies. They are such a great, easy, and refreshing thing to make for meals, snacks, or to have pre- or post-workout. Most often, I will make a smoothie for breakfast after I workout, or for lunch if I’m not super hungry but still want something nutritious.
A Weekly Grocery Haul
We all have to go grocery shopping. Some of us like it more than others. I personally love watching grocery haul videos on YouTube; they’re such a great way to gain inspiration. Hopefully this post inspires you as well. Grocery shopping doesn’t have to be all bad…
How I Meal Plan
Do you ever look in your fridge or pantry at 5:30 and think that you have nothing to eat? Meal planning is a simple way of planning your meals ahead so that you’re prepared and kept accountable at the grocery store. I love meal planning because I know exactly what we’re going to eat and what ingredients I need to make those meals.
Christmas Cookie Boxes
Cookie boxes are so fun and beautiful, and they make perfect gifts for Christmas. You can even create themed boxes for Valentine’s Day, centerpieces for showers and birthdays, office parties, or bridesmaid gifts. There’s no bad time for cookies.
Snowflake Monkey Bread
This gorgeous snowflake pull-apart monkey bread is stunning, and tastes absolutely divine - the perfect accompaniment for your coffee to get you through the cold winter months still to come.
Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Buttercream
If you’re looking for a show-stopping cake for the holidays, look no further. This decadent cake is as delicious as it is beautiful, and so fun to put together. Warm spices and sweet buttercream marry perfectly in this festive cake, and the homemade caramel buttercream is to die for.
Classic Pecan Pie
You can never go wrong with a classic pecan pie. Perfect for any holiday get together, this simple and sticky sweet dessert is easy to pull together and always quite delicious.
Earl Grey Scones
These earl grey scones are so warm, light, and buttery - perfect for breakfast or your afternoon tea.
Mom’s Snickerdoodles
There’s something so nostalgic and warm about making a recipe from your childhood kitchen. Crisp on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside, these classics are the perfect addition to your next holiday party or even your next movie night in, cozied up with a mug of hot cocoa.
Apple Galettes
Apples, caramel, and homemade whipped cream. Nothing sounds better suited to a fall day than these. These apple galettes are perfect when you’re craving an apple pie but none of the fuss.
Halloween Macarons
Macarons are always a fun, impressive treat to bring to the table, and these Halloween-inspired macs are no exception. Filled with classic fall flavors such as pumpkin spice and salted caramel, these little critters are perfect for any spooky occasion.
Carrot Cake Scones
Who doesn’t love a flavorful, moist carrot cake? Well now you can have your cake and eat it for breakfast too.
Apple Cider Donuts
Crisp leaves, apple orchards, and of course, apple cider donuts. Fall officially begins this week and it wouldn’t be complete without spiced apple desserts to celebrate. I’ve found 2 delicious apple cider donut recipes - one fried and one baked - to fit every baking preference.
Pumpkin Spice Frosted Cookies
Who says frosting sugar cookies is only for Christmas? I decided to add a bit more fall festivity by making these pumpkin spice cookies with royal icing. I mean, is it even fall if you don’t make something pumpkin spice?