One of my favorite "street foods" is Chicken Shawarma. I love the thinly sliced bits of robustly flavored meat, wrapped in a warm pita or served on a bed of vegetables or rice. Traditional Chicken Shawarma is made on a large rotisserie, which I just can't replicate in my kitchen. It also is comprised of mystery pieces of chicken and seasoned ... view more
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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies {Coconut Oil + Whole Wheat Flour}
I find that when I wait too long to post a recipe after making it, there are holes in my cooking memory. Was it in the oven for 13 or 16 minutes? How many servings did it make (= how many did I eat during the photo shoot)? Did I end up halving the nutmeg? Etc. Let's just say I didn't mind having to make this recipe a few times to fill in the ... view more
Ga’s Easy Blueberry Coffee Cake
Another family favorite! Does your family have some recipes that they have just come to expect at family events? The dish that, when the person who usually makes it arrives at the gathering, you hug and say hello, but reeeeally you're checking their hands to make sure they brought it? Share those dishes in the comments! It's so fun to see ... view more
Lox, Red Onion, and Dill Savory Scones
Happy Birthday Dad! For your birthday, I am announcing to the Internets: I LIKE LOX! * I have not always liked smoked salmon, a.k.a. lox. But after a few salmon and avocado sushi rolls, I realized that I was actually eating, and loving, something really quite similar. This is not unlike an epiphany I had toward the end of college; that is, ... view more
Chicken Chorizo Breakfast Tacos or Lettuce Cups
Looking to spice up breakfast this weekend? Chicken Chorizo Tacos it is. Looking for something lighter? Use egg whites and butter lettuce for fresh, crisp lettuce cups instead. No real recipe here, just some steps to follow and ingredients to compile. This post is inspired by a brunch I had recently from the gluten-free menu at Firefly in ... view more
Brunch Bites: Baked Benedict Buffet
Looking for an easy, fun brunch option? Try your own Baked Benedict Buffet! Sunday Funday, indeed. Eggs Benedict is traditionally made with an English muffin, topped with a thin piece of fried or broiled ham, a poached egg, and hollandaise sauce. More fussy ingredients than I need, and I am guessing the same is true for you. If you read my ... view more