Sweet, creamy, small batch mango mascarpone cheesecake made with mango, smooth mascarpone cheese, and gingersnaps for the crust. Yum! I have a confession. I loooooooove small batch desserts. Like a lot. You know why? Because I have no control. If I make 2 dozen chocolate chip cookies, I’ll probably eat 14 of them in one…
Roasted Japanese Sweet Potato Fries With Charred Scallion Creme Fraiche
Japanese sweet potato fries, sprinkled with chili powder, salt, and pepper, roasted then served with a charred scallion creme fraiche. Perfect appetizer! After my trip to Minneapolis last month, I just knew remaking those amazing Japanese sweet potato fries from Young Joni would be at the top of my list. So here we are! The Japanese…
Chewy Fudgy Salted Caramel Brownies
Chewy Fudgy Salted Caramel Brownies. Super thick, fudgy, rich and delicious dark chocolate brownies swirled with homemade salted caramel sauce and a pinch of sea salt! Ok let’s start off this post by asking a very important question. Ready? Here goes. Do you like corners or do you FIGHT for corners? *raises hand* When it comes…
Classic Sweet Potato Casserole
A simple yet classic sweet potato casserole made with cinnamon, nutmeg, chopped pecans and then topped with toasted mini marshmallows! There’s just something comforting about the smell of cinnamon, the sweetness of the warm mashed sweet potatoes, and toasted marshmallows that just make me happy. I mean… all types of food make me happy but you…
Adventures in Minneapolis
Although I’d been to Minneapolis for work a few times, I had never really explored the city like I did when I went to visit my friend, Marcia. It was so much fun! Marcia and I used to work together. We went through years of crazy times – a Eurotrip, boy drama, work dilemmas, and…
Cuban-Style Vegan Picadillo Stuffed Peppers
Cuban-Style Vegan Picadillo Stuffed Peppers. This vegan picadillo is a plant-based meal made Cuban-style with lentils, spices, onions, garlic, tomatoes, olives then stuffed in bell peppers. Perfect weeknight dinner! I really enjoy finding new ways to enjoy the flavors of my childhood while keeping things healthy. In this case, picadillo goes vegan! What’s picadillo? I’m…
Italian Limoncello Margarita
This sweet, sour, refreshing Limoncello Margarita is a Mexican classic with an Italian makeover! Made without lemonade concentrate, just simple ingredients. In case you don’t know, I’m a Disney junkie. Particularly Epcot. I loooove Epcot. Whenever I go with friends, we do the typical “around the world” walk starting with Mexico. I get myself a…
Lemony Cacio e Pepe Spaghetti Squash
Lemony Cacio e Pepe Spaghetti Squash. A flavorful, low carb meal made with roasted spaghetti squash, lemon, arugula, pancetta, red pepper flakes, grated Parm and fresh pepper. Healthy weeknight dinner! GUYS! I’m so excited to share this recipe with you. This lemony cacio e pepe spaghetti squash is a low carb version of Chrissy Teigen’s…
