Going to a coffeeshop always makes me feel so relaxed and sophisticated. My favorite kind are the ones that ar

You know what I love about making salad dressings from scratch? It really cuts down on the clutter in the door

Sergi and I both love oatmeal for breakfast and it turns out that Nathaniel loves oatmeal too. I can't spoon i

Meatballs are like a nice pair of jeans. They're comfortable and can be dressed up or down. You can go the t-s

When I'm rarely but suddenly attacked by a chocolate craving, sometimes there's nothing to do but give in. Sin

I have a love hate relationship with my slow cooker. The idea seems brilliant and I keep trying and trying to

When we're out to eat and I love something that we tried, my first thought is, "I have to make this at home!"

Rice is a staple side dish at our house, and the addition of carrot, onion and mushroom is the ultimate Slavic

This is such a simple method for sautéing fish, but the results are AMAZING. I love how juicy the fish is, an

My Dad is a superman. I grew up convinced that there was nothing that Dad couldn't do. He could certainly fix

Chicken pot pie is a comforting and cozy dinner, but requires a wee bit of work, specifically the pie topping.

Lunches can be quite a predicament. Hardly anyone has the time to actually prepare a lunch unless it's a sandw

Most of us try to eat healthier at some level. Since I eat so much bread, I knew the smart thing to do was use

As summer draws to a close, I'm still taking full advantage of the vegetable surplus availability this time of

Tarts are so pretty and elegant and I love how easy they are to make. I wanted to create a tart with a simple

Fish with vegetables in one of my favorite options for a quick, healthy and really delicious dinner. I definit

Summer is such a happy time of year. Everything is in the peak of growing, it’s warm and sunny. Even summer

On Sundays after church, we love to go out for brunch to a local breakfast and brunch cafe. Sergi and I are su

As a task-oriented, type A personality gal, I love staying busy and productivity should be my middle name. How

Grilled Vegetable and Mushroom Kebabs are the perfect side dish anytime you have the grill going. You can use

Florida in the summer can be so hot and humid, I heard two ladies at my grocery store saying that they could a

Homemade Cheeseburgers are epic. Taking a giant bite of that juicy, grilled burger with melted and drippy chee

Sergi and I love relaxing mornings with a big breakfast on the weekends. It's practically our favorite meal of

When Nathaniel was born in February, my parents, as well as one of my sisters with her husband, made the long

I always feel so fancy whenever I eat crab cakes. That's probably because crab cakes are on the menu at most h

Almost 1 year ago, our family generously gifted us with an awesome grill during our housewarming party (which

What could be more perfect for summer than lemonade? In our family, whenever we get together, most of the time

Summer is the best time of year for simple meals with the biggest flavor payoff because there is such a wealt

During one of my weekly meal planning sessions, I suddenly got a craving for Beef Fajitas. I don't even know w

Summer is the time for cold, fruity and refreshing desserts. It's also extra nice if it's easy to make and doe

Soups are so dependable. They are like that perfect spot on your couch that conforms to your body and feels "j

Who else likes Chipotle as much as our family? Sergi and I will often stop by for lunch on the weekend when we

Cooking for two is not as easy as it sounds. When I was an enthusiastic new wife, I had such a hard time scali

Summer time is the best time for refreshing beverages. Drinking enough water is so important all year long. I

Loaded Nachos are always a crowd pleaser. They are such a great appetizer for a party or a low key, casual din

I absolutely love Pico de Gallo. If you've never heard of it before, it's basically a fresh tomato salsa. The