Tomato and Cauliflower Soup My husband, not a tomato soup addict, went back to the pot 3 times when I made this soup for dinner. Needless to say he’s asking me when I’m going to make this soup again. That night for dinner, my 2 year old daughter was licking her lips and demanding “More soup Mommy!”. I’m not sure there’s better reviews than that! No Milk But Still Creamy! Here’s what’s really special about this tomato soup: You don’t need milk!...

Pumpkin Donut Recipe Seriously, I love everything about this time of year. The beauty brought about by the changing of the seasons, the delicious fall produce being harvested daily, and the eager anticipation for the holiday season. And lets not forget that it’s pumpkin season and I love me some pumpkin recipes! These Baked Pumpkin Donuts are easy to make and ready in 30 minutes. The donuts are baked (not fried) and made with simple ingredients, including a delicious cinnamon sugar coating....

Old Fashioned Blueberry Buckle This recipe just screams “Grandma’s kitchen!” to me. I can’t believe I’m just getting around to sharing this recipe with you because it has been a family favorite in my kitchen for years. I started making this recipe about 10 years ago in the Summer when I was looking for a recipe to use our fresh blueberries in. And goodness, this is a delicious blueberry recipe! I would rank this recipe up there in my top 5 most requested desserts from family and friends, so I hope you give it a shot and see what all the love is about!...

2 ingredient blueberry smoothie recipe I’m a basic smoothie kind of girl. If I’m making a blueberry smoothie, I want to taste the blueberry and not a whole lot more. I don’t want to measure out spices, I just want to throw a minimal amount of things in the blender and press that pulse button. This blueberry smoothie recipe is made with just 2 ingredients – blueberries and milk. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries, and you can add any type of milk you’d like (dairy or plant based)....

As a kid I would beg my Mom to make Grilled Cheese sandwiches for lunch and dinner. When I wasn’t asking her to make them, I was ordering them at the diner served alongside a big spoonful of mashed potatoes. Did you ever have grilled cheese and mashed potatoes? It’s the perfect combo, especially if there’s a bunch of gravy poured over your potatoes. One night we were craving something different for dinner but wanted to use up some fresh broccoli we picked that was growing under the greenhouse....

Candied Kielbasa How good is this sweet candied kielbasa sausage? It’s so good that my 3 year old was sneaking pieces straight out of the baking dish before it was even on her plate! I’m just going to warn you. This candied kielbasa is addictive! What’s not to love about kielbasa, baked in the oven until caramelized and crispy, covered in a sweet sauce made with ketchup and brown sugar?...

“Woah”. “Woah”. That’s probably going to be your reaction when you take a sip of this Double Chocolate Sea Salt Hot Cocoa. With the holidays right around the corner (exciting!) the weather is changing here. I grew up in Pennsylvania where Christmas was usually blistery and covered in snow. In NYC, I can’t recall many white Christmas days in the last 10 years, but I can feel the weather changing....

I know you’re probably thinking “Isn’t NYC in a snowstorm right now, but yet you’re posting a pumpkin recipe?”. You’re right. NYC is under a blanket of beautiful white snow. And I still have over 100 pounds of pumpkins from the Fall garden decorating my apartment. Can you believe it? We have big pumpkins, pie size, and munchkins sprawled out all over the apartment just like it was still Halloween....

Fresh Kale and Lettuce Salad This kale salad is 100% picked from our garden which always makes me very happy. It’s made with chopped kale, lettuce and slices of radishes. I prefer oil based dressings instead of creamy, so I made a simple lime dressing to go on top. To balance out the sour taste of the lime, we add in a little bit of sugar. This is one of my favorite Summer salads to eat for lunch, or as a side salad for dinner....

Homemade Onion Powder Have lots of onions that you want to turn into oven powder, but looking for a oven drying method because you don’t have a food dehydrator? Well hi, this is the recipe you need! Onions are simply chopped up, added to a baking sheet and baked until they are brittle. Then you throw them in a spice grinder and pulse until they turn into powder. It really is that easy!...

Easy Pasta and Peas Recipe The whole family is going to love this simple pasta and peas recipe! It comes together in less than 30 minutes which is perfect for those busy weeknights where everyone is hungry and tired (you know those nights, right?). Onions and garlic are sautéed with pancetta (a Italian salty bacon). Chicken broth gets added into the pot along with pasta. I chose ditalini pasta because it’s a small pasta shape and soaks up all the flavor (and kid friendly!...

Polish Sausage Soup Recipe This is a soup that would make any Polish grandmother proud. It’s comforting. It’s delicious. It’s hearty. It’s budget friendly. My husband goes GOO GOO GAA GAA over it. And your entire family is going to love it. In about an hour, you’re going to have a irresistibly delicious bowl of Polish Sausage and Cabbage soup waiting for you! Make sure to serve with some crusty bread for dipping!...

Baked Cauliflower and Chickpeas with CherrY Tomatoes This is a simple meatless meal made with cauliflower, tomatoes, chickpeas. Olive oil and minced garlic are drizzled on top of the vegetables, seasoned with salt and pepper and then baked until tender and crisp. From start to finish, this is a 25-minute meal that is in our constant rotation for dinner. We usually serve over rice, barley or pasta for a full meal, but you can also serve next to a main course if you’re looking for a simple (and delicious) side dish....

Easy Zucchini Potato Casserole Looking for a recipe that features both Summer zucchini and potatoes? Then you need to try this hearty casserole! Prepare this effortless Zucchini Potato Casserole in just a matter of minutes, requiring minimal prep time. Let it bake in the oven until the vegetables reach the perfect tenderness, and then serve as a main course or as a side dish for your Summer BBQ. This might become one of your favorite zucchini recipes!...

50 Recipes for Garlic Lovers They say “A little garlic goes a long way”, but I say “the more the better”. I’m a garlic lover, are you? Nothing smells better than cooking garlic on the stove or having it roast in the oven. And the flavor? The flavor of garlic can go with anything; vegetables, meat, sauces, rolls, and so much more. What I also love about garlic is that you can buy it fresh and prep it yourself or you can get a jar of minced garlic for convenience....

Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe This pie is one of my favorite strawberry recipes to make when we’re picking strawberries by the bowl in the garden. If you have strawberries growing in your garden or you’re heading to the strawberry farm to pick them, you need to try this recipe! The recipe calls for one quart of strawberries and other basic ingredients – nothing fancy! All you do is bake the pie crust, fill it with strawberry filling and then chill in the refrigerator....

Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Are you ready for the holiday season? To help make things easier for you wanted I wanted to share some of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. From stuffing to potatoes to vegetables to rolls, I have it covered for you! Make sure to check your pantry, and if you don’t have all the ingredients, add them to your grocery list… Thanksgiving is only a few days away!...

My house is a Seltzer water house. Besides tea, it’s all we drink. We stock up so we’re never out because a dinner without seltzer water sure is sad! With that said, I wanted to do a baking experiment with seltzer water because I knew it had the properties to make things extra fluffy. And long and behold, I baked some of the best fudgy chocolate brownies I ever made with the help of seltzer!...

Slow Cooker Blueberry Cobbler Slow cooker blueberry cobbler is a fantastic dessert to make when you want something sweet and comforting, but don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. The slow cooking process (I call it magic) allows the flavors to meld together and creates a soft, gooey blueberry filling with a slightly crisp topping. It’s perfect for serving at gatherings, potlucks, or as a special treat for yourself and your loved ones....

Creamy Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe Ready to have your cherry tomatoes shine in a recipe? Then you need to try this creamy penne pasta recipe, I think it tastes like homemade lasagna! Made with 3 cups of cherry tomatoes, it’s a must save recipe for Summer! Pasta is coated in a creamy sauce made with a mix of tomato sauce, tomato paste and whipping cream, and then cherry tomatoes are added in with shredded mozzarella cheese....