We made homemade donuts this morning and every time I do, I think of a memory I have from childhood. My grandma would make donuts for my siblings and me when we would sleep over at my grandparent’s house. One time, my sisters and I told my Grandma, with big smiles and sugar on our…
Honestly I am usually not a huge raw tomato fan. When summer hits it’s a different story, I am ready for a delicious Caprese Salad. Maybe it has something to do with the big chuck of mozzarella cheese that is involved? Give me anything with cheese and it’s good to me 🙂 Caprese Salads are…
One of my favorite places to go for lunch is Panera. Sandwiches, Salads, and Soups, what I consider the best options for lunch. My favorite salad to order at Panera is the Thai Chopped Salad. Since I am a big believer in bringing packed lunches to work I decided to recreate this vegetable loaded salad….
Stir-Fry is often my go-to dinner when I haven’t planned something and need to make something on a whim. The great thing about stir-fry is you can make it many ways from using shrimp, chicken, or tofu and using either noodles or rice for the base. I think every time I make stir-fry it’s different, but…
On to another Mexican recipe-does that surprise you?!? I am not a fan of the frozen or gas station taquitos you can make in an instant or grab on the go. Something about not knowing what they are filled with freaks me out a bit. These are super simple (really I swear) to make! If you aren’t feeling…
One of my favorite places to grab lunch in the city is Protein Bar. Unfortunately it is a little bit of a walk from my work so if it’s raining or cold out (all winter in Chicago) I often don’t make the trek to get it. I decided to recreate the wrap so I could…
I am going on a trip this summer to San Diego with my sister Holly and one thing I am looking forward to is tasting fresh fish tacos from the west coast. I am sure I will have to try a few places so I can do a good comparison of their fish tacos. In…
If you haven’t guessed it yet, I heart Mexican food! Chicken, Mushroom, and Spinach Quesadillas take your average chicken quesadillas and puts a spin on them. These are what I like to refer to as healthy quesadillas. Anything with spinach in them is healthy right? Really, they are better for you with the added vegetables and less cheese than the…
I am a big believer in packing lunches for work. Not only does packing lunches prevent you from spending unnecessary money, but it also allows you to eat a healthier lunch. I always enjoy exploring new packed lunch ideas. Chicken salad recipes often sound appalling to me because of the key ingredient that is in…