Copycat Girl Scouts Thin Mints

Are you sad that the Girl Scout cookie season is over? Well, don’t fret. Make these super duper delicious thin mint cookies. And dare I say, they’re even better than the originals? Try them for yourself. Ingredients Cookies 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon […]

Raspberry Overnight Oats

I am still on the overnight oats train. Overnight oats are healthy, beyond easy, and PACKED with nutrition and flavor. Ingredients 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 2 teaspoons chia seeds 2 tablespoons brown sugar or pure maple syrup 1/4 cup plain yogurt of your choice 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1/2 cup milk of your […]

Lemon Scones

No need to go to a bakery to enjoy these perfect lemon scones. These are simple ingredients, very minimal work, and you will have a perfect, bakery-level scone ready in absolutely no time. You’ll never want to go back to the store-bought version ever again. Ingredients SCONES 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar […]

Ham Cups

Weekday breakfasts can be difficult and often can result in cereal or oatmeal. Borrriiinnnggg. I am always trying to come up with new ways to make breakfasts more exciting and this is the perfect recipe for doing so. Ham (or turkey) cups require no prep work, very little time, and reheat nicely. What more can […]

Bagels

Prior to moving to Germany, I would just grab some bagels every so often and make a bagel sandwich or toast some up and slather with cream cheese. Washington had the best bread brand I’ve ever had! However, after moving here and realizing a pack of 6 bagels costs almost 7 DOLLARS, I thought to […]

Tiramisu

Tiramisu is probably one of my favorite desserts of all time. The mixture of mascarpone cheese with coffee and chocolate, oh my goodness, a combination made in heaven. Anytime I visit an Italian restaurant and this is on the menu, you better believe that I am going to order it. Also, since gelato season is […]

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

This is one of my kid’s new favorite meals and I have made this several, several times over the course of the extended summer break. Instant Pot BBQ Chicken is a meal that takes little effort and guaranteed, you will almost always have all of its ingredients on hand. And did I mention, it cooks […]

BBQ Meatballs

These bad boys will transport you back to the 1960s in the best possible way. Sweet and tangy and a little bit spicy, BBQ meatballs are a perfect weeknight meal when you are feeling like having a comforting dinner. Try them, I promise you’ll love them as much as my family does! Ingredients 1 pound […]

Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad

In the summer months, fruit is in abundance up here in Washington. Recently, we went to a strawberry farm and picked our own berries. Of course, I picked way way way too many and had to find some ideas to use them before they went bad. I absolutely love to mix fruit into my salads. […]

Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad

Now that summer is here, I love a light, fresh, and healthy lunch (or dinner). This sesame ginger salad with a homemade salad dressing is BEYOND healthy and fresh. You will love it with the spicy, sweet, umami kicks that make this salad explode with flavor. Ingredients 2/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup low-sodium soy […]