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Homemade Butter Chicken

Creamy butter chicken with golden chicken chunks in silky curry sauce, photographed on a white plate with cilantro garnish.

I still remember the first time I tried making butter chicken, and I thought it would be easy, but of course, I ended up burning the onions because I was too busy chatting with the kids, and I had to…

Bang Bang Chicken Bowl

Freshly made Bang Bang Chicken Bowl styled in a ceramic dish with fluffy rice, colorful veggies, and crispy chicken covered in bang bang sauce on a bright white background.

Last summer, we packed the kids into the car and went on a little weekend trip to the lake. You know how road trips go, right? There’s always a mix of fun and chaos. The cooler was stuffed with snacks,…

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Rich and creamy Parmesan pasta with tender chicken, styled on a clean white table with bright lighting.

You know those nights when dinner feels like a puzzle you can’t quite solve and everyone’s hungry all at once and you’re staring at the fridge like it’s gonna give you the answer? Yeah, that was me last week. I…

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Glass of banana chocolate smoothie with straw, surrounded by cocoa powder and fresh banana pieces on a clean background.

You know those mornings when nothing goes right and you spill milk on the counter and the bananas are too spotty to slice neatly and you’re already running late so you think breakfast is just not happening today yet here’s…

Mini Eggnog Cheesecakes

“Mini cheesecakes flavored with eggnog, styled on a bright table with cinnamon sticks and pine décor.”

It’s funny, isn’t it? How certain foods take you right back to a moment. Last holiday, I decided to make these Mini Eggnog Cheesecakes, and well, the first try? Totally burnt. Typical me. But then, I tried again, and guess…

Pomegranate Smoothie

“Refreshing antioxidant-rich pomegranate smoothie served in a glass with yogurt and banana, photographed in food blogger style.”

It’s funny isn’t it because food always brings back memories and I still remember last summer when my kids and I tried making a pomegranate smoothie together and of course the first try I burnt it which is typical me…

Pistachio Pudding Cookies

"Homemade pistachio pudding cookies arranged neatly with a glass of milk in the background."

You know, it’s funny how food brings back memories because the first time I tried making these Pistachio Pudding Cookies, I totally overbaked them, and the edges were crunchy while the middle was all soft. Typical me, and yet somehow,…

Maple Pecan Pie Brownies

Overhead shot of brownies with crunchy pecans on top, served on a clean white plate.

So here’s the thing, and family trips never go as planned and right? We pack the snacks, and we think we’re ready, and yet someone always forgets something. Last fall, we went on a short road trip, and the kids…

Caramel Apple Dump Cake

Easy caramel apple dump cake recipe with apple pie filling and buttery cake mix shown fresh out of the oven

You know how family trips don’t always go as planned and yet somehow they end up being the most memorable ones so last fall we went apple picking and it rained the whole time so our shoes got stuck in…

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars

It’s funny, isn’t it? How food can bring back memories and make a whole day feel special. Last fall, I tried making Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars for my kids. The first try, I burnt it, and of course, typical me,…