What you need: 2 cans of garbanzo beans (drained, cleaned, and dried with a paper towel)Crushed Red PepperCayenne Pepper Fresh ParsleyLemon JuiceOlive Oil1 Shallot (sliced)Garlic (I used 7 cloves)3 TBSP flour of your choice (I used Arrowroot) What to do: Since I have a smaller Food Processor, I divided the ingredients in half and put… Continue reading Easy Falafel
Author: Erynn Hook
My name is Erynn, I hail from the land of delicious, fried, and greasy foods - Buffalo, New York. For the past 6 years, I have lived in Alexandria, Virginia. Here I am, with two blogs dedicated to my favorite topics; food and fashion.
Healthy Night Shades:
I went from eating cookies and boxed Mac N Cheese for dinner to creating delicious, healthy meals (mostly) with ease. Through the years, I have taught myself to cook conveniently and I want to share my tips with you. During the week, like most hard-working individuals, the last thing I want to do when I get home was to cook an elaborate meal but eating healthy doesn't have to be hard. Cooking healthy meals can be convenient to a busy lifestyle.
Color Your Closet:
In addition to cooking, I love unique and colorful clothing that is simple to take care of. As I get older, simplicity and quality have become my best friends. I love hosting parties and want to help you be a successful host too. In addition to that, I am an Independent Stylist for Tracy Negoshian and invite you to take a look at the fun styles on my webpage.
Please feel free to contact me with questions or suggestions!
Tomatillo Salsa
What You Need: 1lb tomatillos2 yellow onionCilantroLime Juice4 -6 cloves of garlicOlive Oil What You Do:1. Put the oven broiler on high2. Peel and rinse the tomatillos and cut in quarters, peel and quarter onions, and peel the garlic cloves and leave whole3. Put cut tomatillos, onions, and garlic cloves on a baking sheet. Drizzle… Continue reading Tomatillo Salsa
Spaghetti Squash Carbonara with Roasted Tomatoes
Sometimes, making dinner can be a real nightmare at the end of a long work day, especially if I know I don't have all of the ingredients at home. Today, I found myself at my desk thinking about what vegetables and protein I had at home and how I could use what I had without… Continue reading Spaghetti Squash Carbonara with Roasted Tomatoes
Lazy Stuffed Pepper Dippers
I have been in a little bit of a recipe rut lately – which means, I am making poor nutrition choices in the kitchen. As a result, I have asked my boyfriend to dig up some recipes that he would like to eat for dinner a couple of times a week. This recipe is a… Continue reading Lazy Stuffed Pepper Dippers
Freeze & Heat Breakfast Sandwiches
Every morning, I have a million tasks to complete before heading out the door for work. This means that I often skip breakfast or end up grabbing a bagel at the cafeteria at work. Sure that keeps me full, but it isn't exactly packed full of protein and nutrients. In an effort to make mornings… Continue reading Freeze & Heat Breakfast Sandwiches
Salad Shake-Up
If there's one thing that I get tired of, it's the same salad or the same lunch every day for a week. I can only eat one dish so many times. Your lunch salads can be easy, pre-packed, and they don't have to be boring! My number one rule with crafting salads is; you must… Continue reading Salad Shake-Up
Foraging Fridays: Cheap Produce
We talked in the past few Foraging Friday Posts about how to not waste food you have at home. In this post, we are going to talk about the best parts of any small grocery store, farmers market, or local produce stand; the "these are overripe and 75% off" part of the produce section. Yesterday, in… Continue reading Foraging Fridays: Cheap Produce
Flourless Banana Bread
What You Need: 5-6 overripe bananas Honey/Agave or Maple Syrup (2 Tbsp) Almond, Cashew, or Peanut Butter (about a 1/2 cup) Old Fashioned Oats (Gluten-free) Salt (pinch) Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger (Apple Pie or Pumpkin Pie Spice) (1 Tbsp) 2 Eggs Baking Soda (1tsp) Baking Powder (1tsp) Walnuts/pecans/or other nuts What To Do: Preheat oven to… Continue reading Flourless Banana Bread
Slow-Cooker Whole Chicken
What You Need: Whole Chicken Spices of your choosing; I use Rosemary, Thyme, Garlic, salt and pepper What You Do: Take the inner parts out of the chicken, they're usually packaged in a wax paper bag or plastic. Fill the cavity with fresh spices and herbs and garlic - or whatever you choose. For the… Continue reading Slow-Cooker Whole Chicken
Foraging Fridays: Pickled Hot Peppers
What You Need: Celery Seed Mustard Seed Garlic Peppers of your choosing White Distilled/Apple Cider Vinegar What You Do: Bring to a boil apple cider vinegar, white distilled vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, celery seeds and mustard seeds in a pot on the stove. Stir and let cool for 2 minutes. Cut peppers into slices and… Continue reading Foraging Fridays: Pickled Hot Peppers
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