Last year, we booked a last-minute trip to Europe, where I lived out my dream to eat beef Bourguignon (or as it is called in French “Boeuf Bourguignon“) in the region where it was created, Burgundy, France. And I even had a glass (or more) of Burgundy wine to pair with it. How lucky am I?! If you’re not familiar with this classic French beef stew, here’s what you need to know:...
A rich, creamy blend of frozen blueberries, spinach, Greek yogurt, and oatmeal, this filling smoothie is thick, fruity, and packs a full cup of spinach. All you’ll taste? Sweet blueberry goodness! I’m guilty of getting into a serious breakfast rut. I’ll eat the same breakfast almost every day for a month, until I hit a point when I never want to look at it again. Smoothies are a different story....
The other day, as I was devouring the last of a jar of cocada cremosa that my mom brought last time she was here, I realized I had never attempted to make my own. Living in the States has its perks, but on the downside, I can’t get some of my favorite treats as easily as I did back in Brazil. Well, it turns out that most Brazilian delicacies are actually quite easy to make....
Aaaaand I’m finally back in NYC from a very intense week in Salt Lake City. I flew to that beautiful (and dry! Oy!) city for the Everything Food Conference, where not only I learned a lot but made lots of new amazing food blogger friends! However, fatigue got the best of me and I got sick the day I was flying back home and am still recovering from that. ?...
This broccoli and cauliflower salad recipe is a classic and never fails to impress. The sweet and tangy, creamy mayo dressing is a real treat. It makes eating fresh cauliflower and broccoli so enjoyable that even kids ask for seconds. But this salad gets even better – there are crispy bacon bits, roasted almonds, dried cherries, cheddar cheese and crunchy croutons in it to make it even tastier. This delicious salad is perfect for potlucks, parties, family gatherings and just regular lunches and dinners....
If you haven’t tried burrata cheese yet, it’s sure to be your sweet siren song too. Like Ricotta Pizza, it’s rich and creamy, and if you can stop yourself from inhaling the entire ball for long enough to scatter it over a pizza crust and pop it into an oven, it makes the most fantastic pizza pie. This burrata pizza is part recipe/part frame of mind. I’ve included my favorite toppings, which you can stick with or ignore....
Although cabbage is a common ingredient in Asian main dishes (both vegetarian and meat-based), the idea of using cabbage to make a healthy stir fry didn’t occur to me until recently. I usually think of cabbage as an “on-the-side” situation. Sautéed Cabbage. Cabbage Steaks. Asian Cabbage Salad. All are tasty, but none are a traditional main event. Cabbage’s long shelf life (it can last several weeks in the refrigerator) and budget-friendly price tag have made it a popular ingredient in our home as of late, so I decided to see what more I could do with it....
Pasta doesn’t have to mean dry, packaged noodles that you smother with jarred sauce (which had been my concept of pasta since childhood). After a trip to Italy, my eyes were opened and I learned that pasta can also mean light, fresh, simple, and healthy (like this Pasta Primavera). Looking to recreate some of the magic I experienced abroad, I took it upon myself to add extra veggies to a package of store-bought tortellini to make a healthy and colorful Caprese pasta salad....
Finding the right dairy products and milk on keto can be tricky — so where do carbs in coconut milk stand on the spectrum? Is coconut milk keto friendly? Let’s take a close look at carbs in a variety of coconut milk beverages, and how to enjoy their taste on a ketogenic diet. New to counting carbs or keto? Learn the keto diet basics here and grab my printable keto cheat sheet system to make it easy....
Meaning: Everybody to the table, the pasta is ready! And not just any pasta. No, no, nooo! Today we’re making one of those pasta dishes that makes you drool just by reading the title: Casarecce Siciliane with Gorgonzola, Walnuts, Arugula and a touch of cream! I dare you to say it out loud and not drool. C’mon, do it! I’ll wait… Have you done it? Oh… you’re busy cleaning yourself from all the drooling....
I’ve never claimed to be a football strategy whiz (I will however claim the title of Queen of Game Day Recipes). At the beginning of the game, I mentally note my team’s uniform color and the direction they should be marching down the field, then hope the rest will be intuitive. I cheer when others cheer and scowl when others yell expletives. Occasionally, I forget which direction we are supposed to be going and clap at an inappropriate moment....
This yellow squash casserole recipe is a cheesy and delicious way to enjoy the summer squash that goes crazy every summer! It’s made with basic ingredients (only 5!) and takes just a few minutes to prep. Simply roast the squash, make the homemade cheese sauce, and then bake the cheesy squash casserole. Easy! And, this healthy keto summer squash casserole is naturally low carb. If you like healthy squash casserole recipes like this one, but have a pile of green zucchini to use, you can make this same recipe with zucchini instead, or try zucchini gratin....
This Chicken Marsala recipe will have you licking your plate clean! Made in one pot and in less than 45 minutes, this classic Italian-American dish is perfect for busy weeknights but also impressive enough to serve at a dinner party. Who doesn’t love a good chicken dinner? This chicken Marsala is better than the one you would get at a restaurant! And if you’re looking for more chicken breast recipes to add to your repertoire, make sure to also check out my Blackened Chicken Breasts, Chorizo Stuffed Chicken Breast and Sheet Pan Chicken with Batata Harra....
This recipe is sponsored by Walmart. This is just the easy appetizer recipe for your holiday arsenal. A few strategic, store-bought items make it a breeze to whip up or to prep in advance. The creamy filling, trademark holiday flavors, and golden crust, however, make this appetizer taste impressive, as if you made it 100% from scratch. Let’s keep the shortcuts a Christmas secret, shall we? There’s something so festive and delightful about bite-sized miniature snacks this time of year (like Goat Cheese Balls)....
I’ve been meaning to post this pasta recipe for a long time. However, every time I’ve made this, it vanished before I could bring it into my photography studio to shoot some photos. Yep, it’s that good! Extremely addicting, I would add. And as much as I consider my Bolognese sauce and my braised ragu some of my specialties, this sausage kale pasta is the one recipe that I make when I truly want to impress someone....
These Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas are 100% snack goals! Crunchy and spiced to perfection, you’ll love just how easy these are to throw together. I’ve made roasted chickpeas in the oven many times but I always found that the result was never quite what I was hoping. That all changed with the air fryer. My chickpeas are now super crispy every time! While I do love eating these roasted chickpeas as snacks on their own I also use them as toppers for salads and soups for extra crunch....
These require just a handful of ingredients to make and are super tasty. Within minutes you have an amazing munchie to share with friends and family. Crispy Dill Pickles in the Air Fryer Because dill pickles are a classic, this wonderful snack is going to be gobbled up so fast. It is a fun, unique appetizer that is fabulous on a juicy grilled burger for a busy weeknight dinner. Everyone who has the chance to taste these Air Fryer Pickles will love them!...
In my kitchen, hot summers equal easy, one-pan dinners that avoid the oven and don’t require keeping the stove on for too long. Salads are perfect for checking those boxes, but of course you still need some protein in there to make it a full meal. That’s where this easy and healthy taco salad recipe with ground beef comes in — you’re going to love it! What Is Taco Salad?...
If you are familiar with my recipe for Authentic Brazilian Cheese Bread, you know that it can be a labor of love! You either have to use your muscles or a powerful stand mixer, and getting it to the right consistency (so you can form balls) can be tricky. And while I still prefer the flavor and texture from that version, I felt like I needed to have an easier variation in my repertoire....
French toast sticks usher in a certain carefreeness that reminds me of being a kid on endless summer weekends. Overnight French Toast is delish, but French toast sticks? They feel like an extra treat. Growing up, we only got the Eggo French toast sticks on special occasions (I was convinced they tasted better than the cheaper store brand my mom usually bought). When she sprung for the name brand, it was A....
