Sweet and Sour Eggplant

I love unexpected food combinations, so I had to make this sweet and sour eggplant dish the moment I saw it. I was flipping through Susan Feniger’s Street Food when I found this recipe. If you want to make something different and full of flavor I suggest you buy this book, because there is not…

Nutella Swirl Banana Muffins

I have to get this out of the way. School has been stressing me out and I have not been baking as often as I used to. When I get back in to the kitchen after a long absence, I can’t believe how much I miss it. Baking is an important part of my life, but…

Buttermilk Rolls

These buttermilk rolls are not just for dinner. They make a delicious breakfast too. Spread a thick layer of cream cheese add some veggies, like a crisp red bell pepper and baby tomatoes, and it makes a simple and satisfying breakfast. You will find yourself enjoying every minute, every bite, of this breakfast because there is just…

Leek and Egg Salad

This Leek and Egg Salad recipe I am sharing with you comes from my mom. With a few small additions like mustard seeds and agave nectar I made this egg salad my own. I really enjoy the sharpness of the leeks with the combination of the creamy eggs.  The best part has to be the dressing. Make sure to…

Garbanzo Bread

Last month, I decided that it’s time to learn how to make bread and the first bread that popped into my mind was a sandwich bread that I could take to school. School started last week and just in time I made this garbanzo bread. It’s just a little different from your regular sandwich bread because it has mashed garbanzo beans, or…

Indian Summer Stew

I am not an expert on Indian food, but I am slowly learning about the wonders of the not-so-subtle flavors of this cuisine. The best thing about Indian food has to be the spices and the surprising combinations of flavors. I learned how easy it is to prepare Indian food from the Food Network show Aarti Party….

Tropical Panna Cotta

Last week, I bought two ginormous mangos but I wasn’t sure what to do with them. I searched around for some inspiration and found this recipe for mango panna cotta. The mangos were so sweet that I didn’t even need to add sugar to the puree. I also added kiwi slices and toasted coconut because I though it…

Herb Focaccia Bread

Since August started I can’t stop thinking about bread. It’s a really crazy craving especially during the summer but it’s been quite nice, chilly even, around here so maybe that’s my excuse for making bread. Bread is a scary project to take on so I’m warming up. I started the month out with zucchini bread…

Healthy Zucchini Bread

You don’t have to compromise you health for this zucchini bread I promise. It’s filled with healthy ingredients yet it tastes sinfully delicious. This recipe was an experiment for me because believe it or not I could not find a zucchini bread recipe out there that I liked. I searched everywhere to find it and finally…

Chilled Sour Cherry Soup

I love soup anytime of the year but a lot of people have this misconception about soup being only fall or winter appropriate. Soup doesn’t need to be steaming hot, served on a cold afternoon, or simmered for hours. I love how this chilled sour cherry soup breaks all of these rules and will still leave you…