Personally, I love summer and wish it could be warm year-round. One of the benefits to living in Southern California is that we actually get to have summer weather almost all year. I love it! (Fun fact: I’m such a weather wimp I complain when it’s in the low 60’s 😀 ) Unfortunately, life wasn’t …
Sometimes you just need a quick and easy meal. Nothing too fussy, and certainly nothing that will leave your kitchen looking like a tornado hit it. I mean, am I right? Maybe you had a hectic weekday and just need something quick and flavorful to make your day a little easier. Or maybe you’re just …
In the Smith house, Sundays are usually dedicated to relaxing and getting ready for the coming week. Though, sometimes we do more relaxing than prepping. What can you do, amiright? But, when I am in the zone I get a lot done. The most rewarding task on Sunday is meal prepping for the week. I’m …
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 …