| Happy Spring, my friends!! This time of year is a very necessary breath of fresh air (literally and figuratively!)….especially this year with so many heavy things weighing on my heart with the pandemic, world events, etc. I hope however this post finds you, you are healthy and happy and know that you are loved!Read more

| Happy November! As we approach the busy holidays, I wanted to share my recipe for Classic Deviled Eggs that will be perfect for upcoming get togethers. Deviled eggs are such a crowd pleaser, and not just for Easter! I love how easy they are to prepare – and bonus, they’re great prepared ahead ofRead more

| Hey, friends! As summer comes to a close I’m sharing an easy recipe that would be perfect for a Labor Day get together – the BEST EVER QUICK SLAW! I never ate coleslaw as a kid….too many veggies I guess? :) As I got older I learned to appreciate the contrast and texture slawRead more

| As excited as I am for summer, I’m equally unenthusiastic about the extreme heat and humidity – anyone else?! Given the high temps, I’m always on the look out for easy and refreshing recipes. And I gotta tell you, these Rainbow Veggie Rolls are the absolute best! I can easily see myself making theseRead more

| It’s cold and rainy again here in Virginia (where are you, Spring??) and I’ve got the perfect recipe for this crummy weather….or for when you’re sick and need something light, yet hearty, to soothe your soul :)  Arroz Caldo is Filipino chicken and rice soup, made with the simplest ingredients that pack a seriousRead more

The first day of Spring was just a couple days ago, but it sure doesn’t feel like it here in Virginia! Because of that I’m still craving warm, hearty meals. And anytime I can get dinner ready with minimal effort, I’m all about it! Drum roll please…..enter this amazingly fragrant and delicious Slow Cooker ChickenRead more

| “Well, well, well…..look who it is!” Nice to see you again. It’s me, Nikki. I know it’s been a while….a solid eighteen months since my last blog post, to be exact. How do I know it’s been that long? Well, because I have an eighteen month old toddler, and he sort of takes upRead more

Happy Memorial Day weekend, friends! Sorry I wasn’t around last week, but I am totally making up for it with a ridiculously easy recipe today that is so delicious it’ll blow your mind! Plus, I have a good reason for missing last week’s post – the hubby and I were busy eating our way through Charleston,Read more

Long before I started this food blog, I’ve always been the “cook” between my husband and I. The exceptions to that rule are: 1. all matters of the grill; and 2. breakfast. His breakfast skills are legendary (seriously, ask any of our friends and family) and that includes his famous Belgian Waffles. He’s done different variationsRead more

| Welp, here we are…..summer has come and gone and I’m just clinging onto it as best I can with this Open Face Blueberry Pie! This thing is seriously delicious and instantly transports me to a sunny, breezy afternoon spent eating a good meal outdoors. I have a feeling this pie will be on repeatRead more

Happy Memorial Day weekend, friends! Sorry I wasn’t around last week, but I am totally making up for it with a ridiculously easy recipe today that is so delicious it’ll blow your mind! Plus, I have a good reason for missing last week’s post – the hubby and I were busy eating our way through Charleston,Read more

Happy May, everyone! Here we are again, on the brink of summer and it’s about time I share a seasonal dessert favorite of mine that combines all the best things that life has to offer: Mixed Berry Cobbler! Ugh, it’s so beautiful and delicious I can barely contain myself!! What’s not to love….gorgeous, in-season berries,Read more

| August….in my mind it’s the last official month of summer even though Fall doesn’t start until late September. And with temperatures soaring into the mid 90s on the regular, I have got the perfect little cocktail to cool you off while you savor every last bit of summer: my super easy and refreshing WatermelonRead more

| Ahhhhh, summertime! School’s out, the morning grind can say bye bye for a few months, and I’m ready for a cocktail! Anyone else?! I love experimenting with mixing cocktails, and this guy is a total winner – cold, fruity, refreshing, and oh so good :) Let’s get to it, shall we?? Ingredients How to makeRead more

How’s everyone doing this week?? We’ve had a couple cold & rainy days this week in Virginia, which is a total bummer. But I’m just happy the weekend is almost here. And the weather is looking sunny and hot most of next week – yay!! In anticipation of being able to actually enjoy the outdoors soon, today I’mRead more

| Happy November! As we approach the busy holidays, I wanted to share my recipe for Classic Deviled Eggs that will be perfect for upcoming get togethers. Deviled eggs are such a crowd pleaser, and not just for Easter! I love how easy they are to prepare – and bonus, they’re great prepared ahead ofRead more

| Hey, friends! As summer comes to a close I’m sharing an easy recipe that would be perfect for a Labor Day get together – the BEST EVER QUICK SLAW! I never ate coleslaw as a kid….too many veggies I guess? :) As I got older I learned to appreciate the contrast and texture slawRead more

| As summer comes to a close (during the strangest and most turbulent year I’ve experienced, maybe ever!) I had to pop on here quickly to say hi!! It’s been a while since I’ve shared a new recipe….. aside from the obvious chaos that 2020 has brought into all of our lives, my husband andRead more

| Happy November! As we approach the busy holidays, I wanted to share my recipe for Classic Deviled Eggs that will be perfect for upcoming get togethers. Deviled eggs are such a crowd pleaser, and not just for Easter! I love how easy they are to prepare – and bonus, they’re great prepared ahead ofRead more

This is it! Christmas is THIS weekend and I can hardly believe this holiday season is almost over….sad face!! To round out my holiday menu ideas this year, I’m sharing these super duper Easy Christmas Cookies! I can barely call this a recipe and it almost doesn’t even count as cooking if I’m being honest.Read more

I’ve droned on and on about my love for potatoes in past blogs….especially when talking about my favorite Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes or these irresistible Parmesan Smashed Potatoes. What can I say, potatoes just get me. You know what I mean? So for this holiday season I’ve come up with yet another way to indulge inRead more

| Recently I was at Costco and came across a six pack of Cornish hens. I can’t tell you the last time I had them, much less bought them. But they are delicious and bring back memories of my mom – she loved making them, especially around the holidays. I remember one Thanksgiving she didRead more

| Hello, August! Can you believe it?! Before we know it all the littles will be back at school and life will seem to get even crazier than it already is. Cue the need for all the fast dinner recipes that’ll make everyone happy! This One Pot Creamy Sausage Pasta is guaranteed to please theRead more

| I can’t believe half of summer has come and gone! Who else is obsessed with the sun shining until 8pm?! My favorite part of the day is the after-dinner stroll with my little family. My son, Rowan, turned two a few weeks ago and it’s been so entertaining watching him grow and change –Read more

| Hello, August! Can you believe it?! Before we know it all the littles will be back at school and life will seem to get even crazier than it already is. Cue the need for all the fast dinner recipes that’ll make everyone happy! This One Pot Creamy Sausage Pasta is guaranteed to please theRead more

| As summer comes to a close (during the strangest and most turbulent year I’ve experienced, maybe ever!) I had to pop on here quickly to say hi!! It’s been a while since I’ve shared a new recipe….. aside from the obvious chaos that 2020 has brought into all of our lives, my husband andRead more

| Let me start by saying, this recipe was 100% inspired by the witty, beautiful, incomparable, Chrissy Teigen. Well, to be completely accurate, it’s actually inspired by her mom whose recipe for “Pepper’s Spicy Clams” graced our presence in Chrissy’s first cookbook, Cravings. The recipe is simple, yet brilliant. But I gotta take a timeRead more

| Hey, friends! As summer comes to a close I’m sharing an easy recipe that would be perfect for a Labor Day get together – the BEST EVER QUICK SLAW! I never ate coleslaw as a kid….too many veggies I guess? :) As I got older I learned to appreciate the contrast and texture slawRead more

| Due to popular demand I am finally posting my Best Ever Egg Salad recipe!! A little while ago I shared photos of me making a batch on my Instagram stories, but I didn’t share the actual recipe….mainly because I didn’t have exact measurements of anything haha, but now I do and it’s just asRead more

Happy April, my foodies! Temperatures are starting to warm up around these parts and I can only hope they’re here to stay :) This time of year puts me in such a good mood: sunshine, greener grass, warmth, and longer days….what’s not to love?? All this talk of Spring has me craving something light, fresh,Read more

| Nothing makes for a faster weeknight dinner than seafood – I love making shrimp or salmon because it cooks so quickly! And I’ve got to say, not only is this Herby Lemon Butter Salmon done in 30 minutes or less from start to finish, it’s also incredibly flavorful and delicious. Can I get an amen?!Read more

| Let’s get straight down to business today! You know when you come home from a long day and you actually want to eat homemade food, but you JUST CAN’T EVEN. I know that feeling all too well, and my solution is to have recipes like this that take under half an hour from startRead more

| Let me start by saying, this recipe was 100% inspired by the witty, beautiful, incomparable, Chrissy Teigen. Well, to be completely accurate, it’s actually inspired by her mom whose recipe for “Pepper’s Spicy Clams” graced our presence in Chrissy’s first cookbook, Cravings. The recipe is simple, yet brilliant. But I gotta take a timeRead more

. Oh boy, it’s almost September!! And although kids are back in school and Fall is just around the corner, we have a few more weeks of summer to savor. In the spirit of enjoying seasonal produce I’m bringing you one last beloved summer staple in our house: Watermelon Gazpacho! I shared a classic GazpachoRead more

| Happy December, friends! I know we’re all knee deep in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, so I sincerely hope you are doing your best to relax and take care of you! It’s so important to slow down amidst the stress and be present. But easier said than done, right?? I have twoRead more

| Hello, friends! Long time no talk, but I promise I have a good reason! In June of 2020 we added a new member to our family: little miss Everly Rose is our sweet pandemic baby. She and big bro Rowan are doing amazingly well and it’s been a total joy to watch their bondRead more

| Due to popular demand I am finally posting my Best Ever Egg Salad recipe!! A little while ago I shared photos of me making a batch on my Instagram stories, but I didn’t share the actual recipe….mainly because I didn’t have exact measurements of anything haha, but now I do and it’s just asRead more

| “Well, well, well…..look who it is!” Nice to see you again. It’s me, Nikki. I know it’s been a while….a solid eighteen months since my last blog post, to be exact. How do I know it’s been that long? Well, because I have an eighteen month old toddler, and he sort of takes upRead more

| As excited as I am for summer, I’m equally unenthusiastic about the extreme heat and humidity – anyone else?! Given the high temps, I’m always on the look out for easy and refreshing recipes. And I gotta tell you, these Rainbow Veggie Rolls are the absolute best! I can easily see myself making theseRead more

| Happy Spring, my friends!! This time of year is a very necessary breath of fresh air (literally and figuratively!)….especially this year with so many heavy things weighing on my heart with the pandemic, world events, etc. I hope however this post finds you, you are healthy and happy and know that you are loved!Read more

| Due to popular demand I am finally posting my Best Ever Egg Salad recipe!! A little while ago I shared photos of me making a batch on my Instagram stories, but I didn’t share the actual recipe….mainly because I didn’t have exact measurements of anything haha, but now I do and it’s just asRead more