You always hear people say to enjoy the simple things in life. For Hubs and I, that’s a bagel quiche and a piping hot coffee curled up on the couch on a Sunday morning. Cool morning air, warm blankets pooling around our legs and a delicious slice on heaven in a bagel for breakfast. It doesn’t [Read More…]
Roasted Pork with Savory Pan Sauce
With autumn right around the corner, you can just smell all the wonderful goodness that will be baking in the oven… including roast pork! This pork tenderloin recipe incudes a savory pan sauce and roasted potatoes. Convenience and deliciousness all in one. Love it. Because Hubs doesn’t like sweet potatoes (I know, I KNOW…), I [Read More…]
Quick Turkey Chili
A chili that’s ready to eat within an hour, with no slow cooker or hours of simmering needed? Sold! I picked this recipe up from Food Network Magazine (Sept. 2014)… and with a little tweeks of my own (which I think you’ll love!), this recipe was born. Seriously, this is an awesome weeknight recipe. And makes [Read More…]
Nutella White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oh, Nutella… whether straight out of the jar or turned into fudge, you are amazing. And after stumbling on Averie’s amazing recipe, I just had to turn you into cookies! A chocolatey Nutella base with white and semi-sweet chocolate chips in each bite, these cookies will leave you going back for more and more… and more. [Read More…]
Chilled Kale & Potato Soup
When out for dinner, I always feel really trendy when I order chilled soup (or gazpacho) as an appetizer. You can imagine how I felt when I made it at home: swanky and ready to host a dinner party! In all seriousness, making this chilled kale soup was super easy and ended up being fabulous [Read More…]
DIY Tiered Herb Garden
A DIY herb garden, for apartment dwellers and cooking lovers alike! With one stop to a big box store (the Home Depot’s of the world) or your local nursery, you’ll have everything you need to put together your very own garden. I’ve been wanting to make a DIY tiered herb garden for MONTHS, and I’m [Read More…]
Skinny Turkey Enchiladas
There are few things I love more than Taco Tuesday… or in this case, Enchilada Friday! Any night that calls for Mexican is a favorite in the Kinder household. Minimal dirty dishes? Fresh ingredients with spicy sauces? Don’t have to ask Hubs and I twice. The idea for these skinny turkey enchiladas sparked after reading a [Read More…]
Mediterranean Tortellini
You can pull this yummy Mediterranean Tortellini dish together in 15-20 minutes. I swear. And with its mix of cheese tortellini, roasted peppers, salty kalamata olives, fresh basil and sprinkles of feta, this will top your list of easy-peasy dinners. Case in point: I came home from work at 5:45pm. At the time, Hubs was [Read More…]
Slow Cooker Balsamic Pulled Pork
One of my favorite dishes to make for dinner is pulled pork. It’s the easiest thing to make and it serves a crowd! Or… Hubs and I for an entire week, who then get sick of it and don’t make it again for another 6 months. It’s a never ending circle! This pulled pork recipe [Read More…]
Tabbouleh Salad
There’s something about cold summer salads that just scream of hot pool days, with burgers on the grill and cocktails in hand. I recently made Tabbouleh and it was fabulous! What’s Tabbouleh, you say? Don’t be scared, I’m not sure I know how to pronounce it either. Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern vegetarian dish with cucumber, parsley, [Read More…]
Red Cabbage Salad
It’s the perfect summer side dish… Red Cabbage Salad! I love, love, love it alongside a hummus platter or going old school and stuffing it into a pita sandwich. I can thank Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill for my little obsession. Just like my yummy summer broccoli slaw, it’s a quick mix of a few ingredients in a large bowl. If [Read More…]
Veggie Egg Muffins
If the sun hasn’t been up for more than 4 hours, then quick and easy is my one and only mantra. These fun Egg Muffins are just that… basically a few chops, a scramble, a mix, then baked for 30 minutes. You don’t have to stop at breakfast either. Have one of these alongside a salad [Read More…]
Gnocchi with Roasted Tomato Sauce
I think I’m going through a gnocchi obsession phase. Earlier this month I had it for dinner during my vacation with Hubs and since then I’ve been loving these little potato dumpling-macaroni thingies. I’ve read that making homemade gnocchi is pretty easy, but I decided to take the semi-homemade way out with buying it pre-made and making [Read More…]
Homemade Cranberry & Almond Granola
Whether served up as cereal or sprinkled on top of yogurt, homemade granola is absolutely amazing! If you’ve never made it before, you’ll love how granola is so easy and customizable. You can use any nut (or go nut-free for anyone allergic!), any dried fruit and any sweetener that you like. Here’s how: Pick your [Read More…]
Bites of Life: Part 4
This spring has been quite the adventure. Lots of time with family and friends, sunshine stretching out the days making way for warmer weather and a complete sense of renewed energy. So far, 2014, you have been a pretty awesome year. Starting this spring off with a few favorite things. Hubs absolutely thrilled to be [Read More…]
Broccolini & Sausage Pizza
This is by far my favorite pizza right now… spicy sausage, spoonfuls of ricotta, thin slices of mozzarella, sauteed broccolini with garlic… it’s heavenly goodness in each bite! I’m a huge sucker for pizza night. Unless you’re offering to take me to a favorite restaurant (hello, Huntley Taverne!), I will opt for homemade pizza any [Read More…]