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meet nikki vega…

Hi, I'm Nikki :) I started this blog as a way to remember my mom, Eva. She made the most delicious food, and she showed her love by cooking for people. This is where I carry on her traditions and share delicious recipes that will help you make memories with your loved ones. Thanks for stopping by, I sincerely hope you enjoy!

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Snickerdoodle Overnight Oats
Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Filipino Lumpia (Lumpiang Shanghai)
Ham and Swiss Sliders
Easy Salmon Kebabs
Halo-Halo (Filipino Dessert)
Mixed Berry Cobbler
Firecracker Shrimp Tacos
Dairy Free Blueberry Muffins with Lemon Glaze
DIY Taco Bar

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No matter how cold it is, a smoothie bowl is alway

No matter how cold it is, a smoothie bowl is always a great idea 😋
AÇAÍ BOWL:
🌿 @traderjoes frozen açaí packet
🌿 1/2 banana
🌿 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
🌿 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
🌿 1/4 cup @oatly yogurt
🌿 1/4 cup @oatly milk
Blended then topped with: 🥝 🥥 🍈

PB & CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE is happening right now and

PB & CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE is happening right now and my taste buds are doing backflips 😊 You aren’t boring, my friend, and your breakfast shouldn’t be either!
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BLEND TOGETHER:
🌿 1 frozen (or regular) banana
🌿 2 Tablespoons peanut butter (or any nut butter)
🌿 2 Tablespoons hemp hearts (optional)
🌿 1 Tablespoon chocolate protein powder
🌿 1/2 cup milk (I used @silk Almond-Oat milk)
🌿 1/2 cup chocolate milk (I used @silk dark chocolate almond milk)
🌿 5-6 ice cubes

Holiday traditions are everything, and I basically

Holiday traditions are everything, and I basically wait all year for this “in limbo” week between Christmas and New Year’s to make my mom’s famous LUMPIA (Lumpiang Shanghai)! Me and the fam casually housed a dozen of them as an appetizer while waiting for dinner to cook tonight 😂 These babies are just pure gold!!
🌿check my bio for the recipe link! #loveandfoodforeva 🌿

It started off so well....Merriest Christmas wishe

It started off so well....Merriest Christmas wishes from the Rushes! xx

A tale of two toasts on this fine Tuesday....have

A tale of two toasts on this fine Tuesday....have a good one, friends! ✌🏼

Our Evie girl is 6 months today! 🤍 She’s got

Our Evie girl is 6 months today! 🤍 She’s got 2 teeth, her loves include food and dada (in that order), she screams at the top of her lungs if you don’t pay attention to her at all times, and she rocks the hell out of a velour track suit 😂

What’s for dinner this week?? I’m making my su

What’s for dinner this week?? I’m making my super simple ROASTED GAMBAS AL AJILLO, aka garlic shrimp 🙌🏼 As delicious as this is, the star of the show for me is the garlicky olive oil butter sauce that is MADE for being sopped up with some crust bread! So tell me, what’s on your menu this week?! Everyone can use some inspiration! #loveandfoodforeva
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INGREDIENTS:
🌿2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
🌿Kosher salt
🌿Freshly ground black pepper
🌿1 Lemon, cut into wedges
🌿2 Tablespoons Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Marinade -
🌿1/4 cup olive oil
🌿2 Tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
🌿1/2 Tablespoon chili powder
🌿1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
🌿6 cloves garlic, finely minced

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Whisk together the marinade ingredients (olive oil, thyme, chili powder, smoked paprika, and minced garlic) in a bowl large enough to fit the shrimp.
2. Add the shrimp to the marinade and gently toss to combine. Cover with plastic and set aside in the fridge for 10-15 minutes (or up to 8-9 hours).
3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Put the shrimp on a foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle a few pinches each of kosher salt and black pepper over the shrimp.
4. Roast in the oven for 8-10 minutes tops – the shrimp should be firm. Squeeze some lemon onto the shrimp and top with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges and crusty bread.

Pro tip: I usually buy a rotisserie chicken every

Pro tip: I usually buy a rotisserie chicken every other week because it is the true weeknight hero! It makes for quick dinners like tortilla soup, enchiladas, pot pie, noodle soup, Buffalo dip, and the list goes on....and one of my personal faves is this super easy sandwich that I legit CRAVE on the regular! See below for deets and thank me later! 💁🏻‍♀️ #loveandfoodforeva
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ROTISSERIE CHICKEN SANDWICH
🌿 sourdough bread
🌿 butter (spread generously on both slices of bread)
🌿 butter lettuce
🌿 sliced rotisserie chicken breast
🌿 salt + pepper (sprinkle on top of chicken)
🌿 dijon mustard (spread on top of chicken)

New recipe, who dis?! I had to share this happy li

New recipe, who dis?! I had to share this happy little accident that I’m calling BROWN BUTTER CINNAMON KRISPIE TREATS! I was in the mood for Rice Krispie treats but didn’t have enough cereal. So I subbed in what I had on hand, and oh my gosh was this thing addicting! Like, I may have eaten a good quarter of the tray already, DON’T JUDGE ME! The cinnamon sugar makes these taste like Snicker-doodles, enough said!! You’re gonna need to make these STAT. #loveandfoodforeva
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INGREDIENTS
🌿 1 stick unsalted butter (I used Earth Balance soy free sticks)
🌿1 10oz bag mini marshmallows
🌿1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
🌿2 big pinches of kosher salt
🌿2 cups Rice Krispie cereal
🌿1 1/2 cups Kix cereal
🌿1 1/2 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Heat a large nonstick pot over medium heat for a few minutes, then add the butter. Once the butter is completely melted, lower the heat and swirl the butter in the pan every so often until it turns golden brown, which should take 3-5 minutes.
3. Add the marshmallows and stir until they melt. Add the vanilla and salt, stir well. Then add all the cereal. Stir well using a rubber spatula, until everything is evenly mixed.
4. Spread the mixture in an even layer onto the parchment lined baking sheet. Cool for at least an hour, then cut into bars and see if you can eat only one #goodluck 😂

G R A T E F U L 🤍

G R A T E F U L 🤍

Gimme all the hot chocolate! It’s cold and rainy

Gimme all the hot chocolate! It’s cold and rainy and my PERFECT HOT CHOCOLATE is keeping me warm tonight annnd getting me in the holiday spirit! 🎄This recipe is simple and easily customizable - I made it with just oat milk today and it was 🙌🏼 #loveandfoodforeva
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Recipe link in bio + below!
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INGREDIENTS
🌿5 oz bittersweet chocolate
🌿2 cups milk of choice
🌿2 cups half & half (or other milk)
🌿2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
🌿2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
🌿2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
🌿1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
🌿1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🌿1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Pour milk and half & half into a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat for a couple minutes, just until little bubbles start to form around the edges of the liquid.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients: granulated sugar, powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa, cornstarch, vanilla extract, kosher salt, and chocolate. Use a whisk to mix together, whisking continually for a couple minutes until the chocolate is completely melted. Lower heat, keep whisking one more minute.
3. Serve immediately, garnish with marshmallows, a cinnamon stick and/or whipped cream!

Something glorious happened this weekend, the baby

Something glorious happened this weekend, the baby decided to take two 2-hour naps instead of a hundred cat naps which meant I had time to bake my absolute favorite DAIRY FREE BLUEBERRY MUFFINS WITH LEMON GLAZE 🍋 #loveandfoodforeva #itsthelittlethings
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Recipe link in bio + deets below!
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INGREDIENTS
🌿1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
🌿1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
🌿2 teaspoons baking powder
🌿1/2 cup granulated sugar
🌿1/4 cup brown sugar
🌿4 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted
🌿1 large egg
🌿2/3 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
🌿1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
🌿2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
🌿6 oz fresh blueberries
🌿1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
🌿1 teaspoon cinnamon
🌿1 cup powdered sugar
🌿2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Combine the flour, baking powder and kosher salt in a large bowl.
3. In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the white sugar, brown sugar, melted coconut oil, egg, almond milk, vanilla extract, and 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice.
4. Add the wet mixture to the flour mixture and gently fold the ingredients together. Be careful not to over mix. Add the blueberries to the mix and fold in gently.
5. Combine 1 tablespoon white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small dish.
6. Divide the batter equally (filling about ¾ of the way up the muffin liners) and sprinkle each muffin with the cinnamon sugar.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the tops are firm.
8. While the muffins bake, make the lemon glaze by whisking together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 Tablespoons of fresh lemon juice until smooth.
9. When the muffins are done, transfer them to a cooling rack. Let sit for at least 10 minutes before drizzling the lemon glaze on top.

Working from home has its perks but the struggle i

Working from home has its perks but the struggle is real when it comes to lunch ideas...just me?? Oh ok cool, cool 😏 Well in case you ARE like me and need some inspiration, try my quick and delicious spin on a classic: MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD!! #loveandfoodforeva
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Recipe link in my bio + details below!
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INGREDIENTS
🌿(2) 7-ounce cans Premium Tuna in water, drained
🌿1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
🌿1/4 cup Kalamata olives, chopped
🌿3 tbsp red onion, diced
🌿2 tbsp parsley, chopped
🌿1/4 cup 2% Greek yogurt
🌿1 tbsp Dijon mustard
🌿1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
🌿1 tsp dried oregano
🌿1/4 tsp kosher salt
🌿1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a small bowl whisk together all the dressing ingredients: Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper.
2. In a medium bowl combine all other ingredients: tuna, artichoke hearts, olives, red onion and parsley.
3. Add the dressing to the large bowl and carefully fold all the ingredients together until fully combined, being careful not to crush the artichoke hearts and olives.
4. Serve with your favorite toasted bread.

Amidst all the craziness in this world, you are my

Amidst all the craziness in this world, you are my home, my anchor. Happy anniversary, mahal. Cheers to 13 years!! 🥂

Brrrrrr!! How’s the weather where you are? It wa

Brrrrrr!! How’s the weather where you are? It was so windy here in Virginia that a skylight legit flew off the roof and came crashing onto our deck! Fun times..... thank God for my BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP, so warm and hearty and good for the soul 🤍Recipe link in bio! #loveandfoodforeva

Hope you had a Super Halloween! 🦸🏼🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏻‍♂️👶🏻 #rushehalloween

Okaaaaaay @whatsgabycookin killed it with this rec

Okaaaaaay @whatsgabycookin killed it with this recipe for her grandma’s Swedish Meatballs!!! Simple ingredients, easy to make, and beyond yummy....I’m obsessed!!

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No matter how cold it is, a smoothie bowl is alway

No matter how cold it is, a smoothie bowl is always a great idea 😋
AÇAÍ BOWL:
🌿 @traderjoes frozen açaí packet
🌿 1/2 banana
🌿 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
🌿 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
🌿 1/4 cup @oatly yogurt
🌿 1/4 cup @oatly milk
Blended then topped with: 🥝 🥥 🍈

PB & CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE is happening right now and

PB & CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE is happening right now and my taste buds are doing backflips 😊 You aren’t boring, my friend, and your breakfast shouldn’t be either!
.
BLEND TOGETHER:
🌿 1 frozen (or regular) banana
🌿 2 Tablespoons peanut butter (or any nut butter)
🌿 2 Tablespoons hemp hearts (optional)
🌿 1 Tablespoon chocolate protein powder
🌿 1/2 cup milk (I used @silk Almond-Oat milk)
🌿 1/2 cup chocolate milk (I used @silk dark chocolate almond milk)
🌿 5-6 ice cubes

Holiday traditions are everything, and I basically

Holiday traditions are everything, and I basically wait all year for this “in limbo” week between Christmas and New Year’s to make my mom’s famous LUMPIA (Lumpiang Shanghai)! Me and the fam casually housed a dozen of them as an appetizer while waiting for dinner to cook tonight 😂 These babies are just pure gold!!
🌿check my bio for the recipe link! #loveandfoodforeva 🌿

It started off so well....Merriest Christmas wishe

It started off so well....Merriest Christmas wishes from the Rushes! xx

A tale of two toasts on this fine Tuesday....have

A tale of two toasts on this fine Tuesday....have a good one, friends! ✌🏼

Our Evie girl is 6 months today! 🤍 She’s got

Our Evie girl is 6 months today! 🤍 She’s got 2 teeth, her loves include food and dada (in that order), she screams at the top of her lungs if you don’t pay attention to her at all times, and she rocks the hell out of a velour track suit 😂

What’s for dinner this week?? I’m making my su

What’s for dinner this week?? I’m making my super simple ROASTED GAMBAS AL AJILLO, aka garlic shrimp 🙌🏼 As delicious as this is, the star of the show for me is the garlicky olive oil butter sauce that is MADE for being sopped up with some crust bread! So tell me, what’s on your menu this week?! Everyone can use some inspiration! #loveandfoodforeva
.
INGREDIENTS:
🌿2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
🌿Kosher salt
🌿Freshly ground black pepper
🌿1 Lemon, cut into wedges
🌿2 Tablespoons Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Marinade -
🌿1/4 cup olive oil
🌿2 Tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
🌿1/2 Tablespoon chili powder
🌿1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
🌿6 cloves garlic, finely minced

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Whisk together the marinade ingredients (olive oil, thyme, chili powder, smoked paprika, and minced garlic) in a bowl large enough to fit the shrimp.
2. Add the shrimp to the marinade and gently toss to combine. Cover with plastic and set aside in the fridge for 10-15 minutes (or up to 8-9 hours).
3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Put the shrimp on a foil-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle a few pinches each of kosher salt and black pepper over the shrimp.
4. Roast in the oven for 8-10 minutes tops – the shrimp should be firm. Squeeze some lemon onto the shrimp and top with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges and crusty bread.

Pro tip: I usually buy a rotisserie chicken every

Pro tip: I usually buy a rotisserie chicken every other week because it is the true weeknight hero! It makes for quick dinners like tortilla soup, enchiladas, pot pie, noodle soup, Buffalo dip, and the list goes on....and one of my personal faves is this super easy sandwich that I legit CRAVE on the regular! See below for deets and thank me later! 💁🏻‍♀️ #loveandfoodforeva
.
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN SANDWICH
🌿 sourdough bread
🌿 butter (spread generously on both slices of bread)
🌿 butter lettuce
🌿 sliced rotisserie chicken breast
🌿 salt + pepper (sprinkle on top of chicken)
🌿 dijon mustard (spread on top of chicken)

New recipe, who dis?! I had to share this happy li

New recipe, who dis?! I had to share this happy little accident that I’m calling BROWN BUTTER CINNAMON KRISPIE TREATS! I was in the mood for Rice Krispie treats but didn’t have enough cereal. So I subbed in what I had on hand, and oh my gosh was this thing addicting! Like, I may have eaten a good quarter of the tray already, DON’T JUDGE ME! The cinnamon sugar makes these taste like Snicker-doodles, enough said!! You’re gonna need to make these STAT. #loveandfoodforeva
.
INGREDIENTS
🌿 1 stick unsalted butter (I used Earth Balance soy free sticks)
🌿1 10oz bag mini marshmallows
🌿1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
🌿2 big pinches of kosher salt
🌿2 cups Rice Krispie cereal
🌿1 1/2 cups Kix cereal
🌿1 1/2 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. Heat a large nonstick pot over medium heat for a few minutes, then add the butter. Once the butter is completely melted, lower the heat and swirl the butter in the pan every so often until it turns golden brown, which should take 3-5 minutes.
3. Add the marshmallows and stir until they melt. Add the vanilla and salt, stir well. Then add all the cereal. Stir well using a rubber spatula, until everything is evenly mixed.
4. Spread the mixture in an even layer onto the parchment lined baking sheet. Cool for at least an hour, then cut into bars and see if you can eat only one #goodluck 😂

G R A T E F U L 🤍

G R A T E F U L 🤍

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