Gooey, decadent Andes mint chocolate chip brownies use only 5 ingredients! The perfect chocolate addition to holiday dessert platters or cookie boxes. This year I decided to take on an ambitious task for the holidays: making cookie boxes for friends and family. This sounds easy enough unless you're a maniac like me who wants to make every cookie recipe you've ever seen on the interwebs and you ...
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Cake Batter Dip (with Sprinkles!)
Cake batter dip: this is such a festive dip that young and old will both enjoy. It's no-bake, takes about 10 minutes to whip up, and you can serve it with various fruit, cookies, and pretzels for dipping. This is just meant for a celebration! How can you not love something dusted with sprinkles? If you've always loved eating that list bit of cake batter in the bowl, this recipe is for you. ...
Lavender Latte with Almond Milk + Honey
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission if you purchase a product through these links. We only promote products that we know and love! Please check out our disclosure policy for more details. I love ordering lavender lattes at coffee shops. Recently, I performed a quick Google search for a healthy make-at-home version and had a tough time ...
Food Processor Garlic Basil Oil
Looking for ways to utilize your bountiful basil plant before the summer is over? I've been making this super easy garlic basil oil on repeat this past month. All you need is four ingredients and your food processor! This recipe proves that the best foods are often the simplest. This oil is so fresh and just feels perfect over local summer vegetables, like tomatoes, corn, and ...
Strawberry Bruschetta
Strawberry Bruschetta: a simple summer appetizer that'll be a hit at your next gathering! Last summer, I whipped this up with half of a baguette that was leftover from making panzanella. I had a few friends over for dinner, and this was gone in a flash! The basil, strawberries, and feta work so well together. (If you aren't a feta fan, you can use goat cheese instead.) I particularly enjoy ...
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Ponzu Sauce
Last summer, I had the pleasure of spending a weekend in Nantucket celebrating my friend's upcoming nuptials. There were so many things to love about the restaurant scene in Nantucket, but my favorite dinner experience had to be at Nautilus. The calamari was out of this world, as was the crudo of the night and the blue crab fried rice. Between several of their more complex plates, the shishito ...
Turkey Taco Bowls for Two with Avocado Cilantro “Crema”
I wish I could adequately describe to you how much I love a cabbage bowl. Sometimes I think I could eat them indefinitely. Sub turkey for beef, beef for shrimp, shrimp for tofu...the protein and vegetable add-ins are endless. Best of all, I never seem to miss processed carbs when I'm eating these dinners. This turkey taco bowl is no exception! And there's another thing I love about cabbage ...
Buffalo Cauliflower with Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing
Let's be honest: there are some dishes that just can't be duplicated or “made healthy.” For me, one of those dishes is buffalo hot wings. I love a good wing -- I’m partial to the flats and can expertly finish one in one bite! And while they do offer a good amount of protein, deep fried chicken skin tossed in butter and hot sauce is not the healthiest choice. That being said, I want to preface ...
DIY Sugar Scrubs
I'm so excited to share this easy DIY gift idea with you! Exfoliating sugar scrubs are super affordable gifts, and you can make them with just a few pantry items and a mason jar. Who doesn't love using a luxurious body scrub or hand scrub? Since I'm partial to both, I decided to share two recipes with you: a lavender brown sugar body scrub and a lemon hand scrub for the kitchen! Both scrubs ...
Apple Quinoa Salad with Hot Walnut Bacon Dressing
Apples, quinoa, and salad greens get tossed with a savory hot walnut bacon dressing. Crunchy, savory, and just sweet enough. A fall favorite! Yep, you heard me. Walnuts. Bacon. Hot. Dressing. It's salty and crunchy and savory and tangy and sweet. It's a serious dressing that can hold it's own! This is no vinaigrette!! It's filling and hearty. It's -- dare I say it -- fall y'all! Maybe I ...
