As we approach the end of the season, summer producer will soon become in short supply. One of my favorites is fresh corn. I tend to only buy it in the summertime when it’s the sweetest. You can easily customize this southwestern quinoa recipe and swap out the ingredients with your favorite vegetables. Every summer, …
Limes are so versatile and can be used to add a little bit of acidity to recipes, cocktails and more. I always have a handful of limes at home and they comes in handy almost every single day. Limeade is a sweetened lime flavored drink that is combined with sparkling water for a refreshing summer …
Rolled oats are extremely versatile. They can can be used in anything from breakfast oatmeal to cookies, or in this case, granola. You can even substitute it for regular flour in almost any recipe there is. Granola is an easy recipe that can be made from rolled oats. Store bought granola is easily accessible but …
Kimchi is becoming more and more prevalent in the United States and has been gaining popularity with dishes like kimchi fried rice. After hearing so much about it, I finally decided to buy some when I saw it in the market a few months ago. I first tried using it in a kimchi fried which, …
We all have busy schedules and some nights we just need something fast for dinner. Fried rice is one of those quick meals that I can easily put on the table in fifteen minutes or less, especially if I use frozen cauliflower rice. Add in a few veggies and some protein, like shrimp which is …
Have you ever had one of those weeks when everything goes wrong? Or maybe something goes wrong that consumes your whole week? For the second time in 5 years, the compressor in our fridge died. We always have a fully stocked refrigerator and had just gone grocery shopping the day prior. Rotting food along with …
Here we go with another recipe using one of my favorite ingredients, plantains! If you have already checked out my other recipes, you may have come across my plantain waffles. If not, make sure to check it out and of course enjoy this recipe! There’s a chance you may have had croquettes before. If so, …
Since bananas are already commonly used in smoothies, it should come as no surprise that someone discovered/transformed them into an “ice cream” a few years back. Banana nice cream is probably one of the easiest “ice creams” to make. Throw a few slices of frozen banana and your choice of milk into a food processor, …
Brussels sprouts….you either love them or you hate them. There is no in between. When I first came across these vegetables, resembling mini cabbages, I was intrigued and quickly fell in love with them. Brussels sprouts come from the same group of species as broccoli, cabbage, collard greens and kale. They are about the size …
Watermelon rules the summer from salads to drinks to just having it fresh, as is. It is very refreshing and especially satisfying after being chilled, making it perfect for a hot summery day. Coconut water is just as refreshing and I drink it all summer long to stay hydrated. With all the brands out there …
