Roasted Chickpeas

This is one of the most addicting, irresistible snacks in my book.  Chickpeas are good for fiber, protein, and other nutrients.  Made this way, they are packed with flavor, with crispy outsides and creamy insides.  They are super easy to make too!

Rosemary Pork Chops and Potatoes

This is a very simple and flavorful recipe that is a nice standby.  The ingredients come together in a snap and the end result is very tasty!  I don't have measurements below because I don't measure, I just kind of add ingredients to taste.

Banana Bread

This recipe makes very good muffins

My grandma's banana bread recipe is delicious and easy, and it is well loved by many members of my family.  In addition to the original recipe, below are also the ways my mom has adapted it to make it healthier.

Fruit Cookie

Now this is by no means original, but this is a reminder that you can do a super easy, delicious dessert that never fails to wow your culinary audience.  This fruit cookie (AKA fruit "pizza") comes together very quickly, and there is a lot you can do with it in terms of seasonal toppings and design.  Not only is it very tasty and visually striking, but most of the dry ingredients are probably already in the pantry!

Kitchen Essentials

There are a few items in my kitchen that I just would not want to live without.  They make cooking so much easier and make for far better end results when cooking.  For some items, there just is no substitute.  Here are a few essentials to keep handy:

Introducing Boozy Bites

Salutations, dear Foodies.  I am introducing what I will from here on refer to as Boozy Bites.  I absolutely love cooking with alcohol.  I'm a big fan of wine in general, but for blog purposes, I will focus on the fact that it goes very well with so many recipes.  I have not yet developed much of a taste for beer, but I do love cooking with it.  And cooking with alcohol is certainly not limited to beer and wine.  Alcohol adds a certain depth to the flavors of a recipe and somehow makes it more special.

Time Saving Tips

With a full time job and a life to live, I'm always looking for ways to save time in the kitchen without sacrificing quality or flavor.  Here are a few tips I use to make life a little easier when it comes to culinary adventures.