Appetizer/Side
Smashed Brussel Sprouts
| 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
Classic Deviled Eggs
| 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
Best Ever Quick Coleslaw
| 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
Asian
Arroz Caldo
| 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
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
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
Filipino Chicken Adobo
If you’re from the Philippines or know someone from the Philippines, then you know all about Chicken Adobo! The term adobo comes from the Spanish word adobar, meaning marinade. And this marinade is always made with soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic. Simple, yet scrumptious. What I love so much about Chicken Adobo isn’t just the fact that it was my favoriteRead more
Breakfast
Pumpkin Veggie Muffins
| “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
Easy Sticky Buns
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
Cinnamon Belgian Waffles
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
Dessert
Open Face Blueberry Pie
| 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
Easy Sticky Buns
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
Mixed Berry Cobbler
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
Drinks
Mint Lemonade
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
Grapefruit Moscow Mule
How in the world is it almost 2017?? This year has been full of ups and downs and I am grateful for all it has offered. But I’m ready to move forward and embrace all the possibilities and adventures that await me in 2017! It’s been my absolute pleasure bringing you fun, festive, and deliciousRead more
Green Glow Detox Juice
After multiple Thanksgiving meals and all of the leftovers, it’s time for a serious time out :) My body has been craving greens, and I needed to step up my game from my usual Easy Green Smoothie. Sometimes, your body and organs just need a detox from everything. Without a good detox, your organs can become overloaded andRead more
Game Day
Classic Deviled Eggs
| 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
Best Ever Quick Coleslaw
| 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
BLT Pasta Salad
| 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
Holiday
Classic Deviled Eggs
| 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
Easy Christmas Cookies
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
Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin
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
Meat
Drunken Cornish Hens
| 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
One Pot Creamy Sausage Pasta
| 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
Super Crispy Baked Wings
| 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
Pasta
One Pot Creamy Sausage Pasta
| 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
BLT Pasta Salad
| 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
Simple Shrimp Linguine
| 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
Salad
Best Ever Quick Coleslaw
| 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
Best Ever Egg Salad
| 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
Spring Green Salad with Green Goddess Dressing
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
Seafood
Herby Lemon Butter Salmon
| 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
Roasted Gambas al ajillo (Garlic Shrimp)
| 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
Simple Shrimp Linguine
| 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
Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup
| 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
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
| 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
Arroz Caldo
| 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
Toddler
Best Ever Egg Salad
| 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
Pumpkin Veggie Muffins
| “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
Vegetarian
Smashed Brussel Sprouts
| 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
Best Ever Egg Salad
| 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
Easy Party Dip
| Although it’s still pretty darn cold in Virginia, I just KNOW Spring has to be right around the corner. Right? RIGHT?! Seriously though, you can go now, Winter; the first official day of Spring is just a few short weeks away and I’d like to get that party started early, ok? Now that weRead more