Great for breakfast or a pre-workout snack, these banana nut muffins were the first things I baked during quarantine and I'll definitely be making them again! I actually followed a recipe for vegan muffins so these do not call for eggs but instead depend on the bananas for moisture and binding. I was very pleased … Continue reading Banana Nut Muffins
What new snacks are you trying in quarantine? I baked homemade granola bars for the first time and they were a hit! Granola bars are some of my favorite snacks but since lockdown I haven't been getting to the store as often to buy them. I decided to make my own as a fun weekend … Continue reading Apple Pie Granola Bars
Here's a new one for me: homemade empanadas! I've never tried to make these at home before but hey, with all the time in this quarantine why not try something different? I really thought these were going to take a lot of work but by baking instead of deep frying, the fear factor was quickly … Continue reading Turkey, Potato and Cheese Empanadas
Good morning! What are you making for breakfast? With the extra time I have during quarantine I've started to get creative in the mornings and make bigger breakfasts beyond just scrambled eggs or cereal. A favorite of mine has been the frittata. It looks elaborate but comes together in only 20 minutes. Frittatas are super … Continue reading Spinach, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Frittata
If you're anything like me, you're probably spending a lot more time in your kitchen these days! I've been cooking so many new dishes during quarantine and I hope to write a blog post about all of them eventually. Today, I made a snack that was so fun and delicious I had to share it … Continue reading Cauliflower Rice Arancini
New month, new experiment with food. I decided to start Whole30 as a way to cleanse and reset after quite an indulgent summer. I made the decision back in July to start the program as soon as the summer was over. For the next few weeks, I'll be documenting my journey with Whole30 and sharing … Continue reading The Hangry Chef’s Whole30 Journey: Week 1
BBQ season is finally upon us! What's your favorite backyard barbecue side dish? I love tater tots with my burgers but sometimes the regular tots are just... boring. So I decided to make these sweet potato tots for a more interesting, flavorful (and healthier) side dish. Veggie tots are a great substitution for regular tater … Continue reading Sweet Potato Tater Tots
Excited to announce I'm going on a road trip across the country with my best friend, Carson, this week! Road trips typically consist of drive thrus and rest stops with some pretty unhealthy snack options so my goal before we left was to whip up some healthier energy bites to keep us fueled during some … Continue reading Peanut Butter and Maple Energy Balls
No holiday meal is complete without brie! In my house, we always have brie out as an appetizer during the holidays and I decided to kick it up a notch this year at Thanksgiving by making these brie and cranberry bites from Delish (original recipe and video here) These bites are simple and easy to make … Continue reading Brie and Cranberry Bites
Nothing says summer like grilling, and nothing makes us happy like grilled cheese! Next time you fire up the grill for a backyard BBQ, throw a wheel of cheese on there and I guarantee it'll be a hit. This grilled brie is inspired by a recipe from Delish, found here. I made this on a summer … Continue reading Grilled Brie with Strawberries and Balsamic
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