I have such fond memories of this salad. My grandmother has been making this salad as a side for our family Christmas every year since I can remember. As a kid I don’t think I appreciated the culmination of textures and citrus flavors that excite your tastebuds, but as a young adult and into my twenties I have looked forward every year to this Grapefruit + Avocado Salad. The pairing of the tangy ...
Baba Ganoush
I started making baba ganoush when I did my first Whole30. At the time, I was obsessed with hummus and had no idea how I would go an entire 30 days without my favorite dip. It was a serious problem. I did a little research and found that baba ganoush was a similar style dip, but instead of chickpeas, it is made with roasted eggplant. At that time there were not as many “Whole30” approved ...
Apricot Energy Balls
I am loving the clean eating fad! I feel great when I’m eating whole, unprocessed food; however, it’s not always convenient to eat this way on the road (or in the friendly skies). As a flight attendant, I love foods that travel well and I can take with me! I do a lot of meal prep before a trip and typically I only eat foods that I have brought with me. This saves calories and money, and generally, ...
Tropical Green Smoothie Bowl
Sometimes you just need your greens! But we don’t always want to eat spinach salads or sautéed kale. Smoothie bowls are an easy and delicious way to pack in a ton of nutrients to your day! This Tropical Green Smoothie Bowl is not only beautiful, it is extremely easy! We promise you’ll feel great and your body will thank you! Greens are high in fiber and low in fat so they are perfect for ...
Craisin Nut Bark
This Craisin Nut Bark is such a simple and sweet holiday tradition in the Manocheo household. Every year my mom makes this candy to give to her friends for the holidays. I always look forward to her candy with joyful excitement, not only because I love it and can eat myself sick on it, but also because it represents Christmas and the traditions of giving to those we love and appreciate. The ...
Peppermint Marshmallows
I have always dreamed of making marshmallows. It may sound like a weird dream, but I always thought it was one of those things that would be much better if it was homemade, like cookies or pickles! I guess making food for this blog has boosted my confidence and I finally was ready to try it out! These marshmallows are soft, fluffy, and melt in your mouth (or hot cocoa). They will definitely ...
Rosemary Cast Iron Focaccia
I am not a baker. Really, I have never liked baking. While I love baked goods, I never make them for myself. I think it has to do with the science of it all. I have never been very good with specifics, which may have been the reason I couldn’t minor in Art History. I know the gist of a lot of things, but the names, dates, and specifics are difficult to recall. This seems to be my problem with ...
Rosemary Bourbon Mule
My holiday spirit came a little early this year as it is not even December and I already have my Christmas phone case on. In my defense, Thanksgiving came early and really threw me off. But why should I apologize; its the most wonderful time of the year, why not get started as soon as you want! Mary Parker and I went Christmas tree hunting last night and after a long search, the friendly Tree ...
Sweet Potato Crust BBQ Pizza
While a leftover Thanksgiving turkey sandwich is almost my favorite thing EVER, there are only so many sandwiches I can eat. Since we always vastly over-cook for Thanksgiving we have leftovers for days. Sometimes you gotta switch it up! This Sweet Potato Crust BBQ Pizza uses leftover sweet potatoes from the big day, as well as, some of that carved up turkey in the fridge. It will certainly switch ...
Elevated Leftover Turkey Sandwich
Let’s be real and all agree that our favorite part of Thanksgiving is the leftover turkey, cranberries, mashed sweet potatoes, pecan pie, etc. etc. No one can deny a leftover turkey sandwich on Black Friday is better than any other sandwich eaten the other 364 days of the year. I have a couple theories as to why, so bear with me. My first theory is nostalgia. We long for the days when we ...
