This holiday season I have been so busy with work and my toddler, I haven’t had my full tank of energy to bake Christmas treats. I made apple cider cupcakes, which might be one of my top 10 favorite foods of all time, but that’s really it. Lucky for my lazy self, I created this biscoff crumble chocolate bark right before the holidays started. Santa will receive a plate of this, rather than cookies, when he visits this year. It’s easy to make, doesn’t require any baking, and you can top it with anything you have on hand. I highly recommend the biscoff cookies and salty pretzels, but in a bind you can use anything yummy––dried fruit, nuts, other cookies, etc…
Winter Kale Salad
This Winter Kale Salad recipe is sponsored by Nature’s Path. I’m a long time fan of their cereal and granola, so it’s an absolute honor to work with them. I love that Nature’s Path products are made with sustainably grown and organic ingredients. The family-run company is a champion for regenerative organic agriculture, and a pioneer in sustainable business practices. Keep reading for more on this Winter Kale Salad and Nature’s Path granola.
Give me a salad everyday and I’m happy. Oh, but not a simple boring salad. I want a hearty and colorful salad, made with a mix of roasted and raw vegetables, tossed in a creamy dressing, and finished with something crunchy. This Winter Kale Salad is a variation of the salad that I eat almost every day, all year round. Depending on the season I’ll use different veggies, and depending on what I’ve got in my kitchen, I’ll use different things to bulk it up. But the formula is the same: tender massaged kale, flavorful creamy dressing, veggies, color, and something crunchy.
Indian-Inspired Sweet Potato Tacos
The best thing about Tuesdays are the tacos. Am I right? And honestly, I couldn’t have imagined enjoying a homemade taco without guacamole, until I made these Indian inspired sweet potato tacos. These jawns are delicious! Let me tell you. I tossed the sweet potatoes and cauliflower in a blend of curry powder, cumin seeds, smoked paprika, and garlic powder then I fried them in the air fryer. The result: tender sweet potatoes and crispy cauliflower––perfect for tacos!
Sweet Potato Bisque with Crispy White Beans
This recipe for Sweet Potato Bisque with crispy white beans is sponsored by ALDI. I’m so excited to help introduce the newest ALDI Finds available this holiday season. I used my favorites to create this delicious recipe, so keep scrolling for more!
As I write this, I’m sitting in the window of my mother’s house looking out at the beautiful autumn leaves and decorations. There’s nothing like the beautiful colors of the holiday season to inspire my cool weather menu. As the temperature continues to drop and the holidays quickly approach, I find myself craving creamy soups that warm me to the core. Butternut, beet, and cauliflower soups are high on my list of favorites, but this sweet potato bisque is at the top.
10 Anxiety Reducing Recipes
Raise your hand if you’re feeling anxious right now? This election cycle has me experiencing heart palpitations. I try not to think of it too much, and I definitely haven’t been checking the news or social media, but still the suspense is killing me. When will this election be over???
Anyway, since food has a way of comforting the soul (and belly), I’ve put together a list of my 10 favorite anti-anxiety recipes. 5 are sweet, 5 are savory. All are fun to make, and even more fun to eat. So turn off the news, give your phone a little vacation, and come into the kitchen with me 😉