Growing up, I really wasn’t that in to ranch dressing. It was okay, but I never had the urge to put it on everything. I would never turn up my nose at the stuff, but I really preferred blue cheese or a vinaigrette. Looking back, I think this was really just because the only ranch …
Chickpeas are definitely a staple in the Smith house. They’re mostly eaten in hummus form, but sometimes I like to branch out and use them as a base to other dishes. I like to add them to to a veggie soup for some extra protein; or mash ’em and use them as a base to …
I seriously won the mom jackpot! My own mom is so unbelievably caring, sweet, funny, and kind. I would have been crazy lucky just to have my mom, but I also have two of the best mother-in-laws, and equally amazing grandma-in-laws! For some reason, there’s a stereotype of the “mean MIL” but I definitely don’t …
Pesto. Yes, I’m talkin’ ’bout that delicious herby green spread. So flavorful, so versatile, and now so vegan! When I think of pesto, I like to imagine all of the foods that shine a little brighter with pesto. Pesto is great on pizza, sandwiches, pasta, salads, roasted veggies, soups… you get the picture, it’s great …
In my humble opinion, burritos are the perfect food. I just love those portable little packages of deliciousness! They’re hand-held wonders that can be made so many ways: sushi burritos, Philly cheese steak burritos, breakfast burritos and even dessert burritos. Personally, my favorite is the potato burrito. I mean, let’s think about it: potatoes are tasty, hearty …
My mom has a way of making a simple dish taste spectacular. I don’t know if it’s her natural cooking abilities, or the care she puts into her dishes or if it’s just the “mom touch,” but I can never seem to make my recipes exactly how she makes them. I think the main issue …
To be honest, I feel a little silly posting this recipe. Mostly because it’s so simple and I don’t really think of it as a “recipe.” But, every time I make my guacamole, people always ask for the recipe. I chuckle and tell them how easy it is and they’re always surprised. It’s just 4 …
To me, there’s nothing quite like a delicious crispy dill pickle. I remember being a kid and getting so excited when my mom would buy the gigantic Costco size jar of dill pickles for my afternoon snacks. As an adult I still love dill pickles, but I’ve also have developed a growing love for other …
Avocados are one of those foods that I could (and usually do) eat every day. They are so creamy and decadent on their own, but when you deep fry them, they are out of this world! I first discovered deep fried avocados in Las Vegas when we grabbed a quick bite at a local Mexican …