Weekends are always the busiest days of the week. As much as I try to find some free time there are a million things left to be done Saturday or Sunday. Grocery shopping & meal planning, soccer games, birthday parties, house chores. We hardly have any time to sit down. Rush, rush, rush to get…
Pumpkin cinnamon rolls with caramel icing
Your family will be jumping with joy after having one of these soft, fluffy and buttery pumpkin cinnamon rolls! Ribbons of cinnamon, lots of pumpkin flavor and a sticky caramel icing make these rolls totally irresistible! As a mom (and as a food blogger) one of my biggest “job” requirements is to make sure my family is well…
Carmelitas – caramel chocolate oatmeal bars
Easy to make oatmeal cookie bars filled with gooey caramel and oozing chocolate, these carmelitas bars will make you weak to your knees! My notebook is filled with recipe ideas. My mind never stops thinking about new irresistible desserts or how I can put a twist on old ones. Sometimes I try a recipe and,…
Slow baked potatoes chicken skillet
Tender chicken drumsticks cooked on top of layers of thinly sliced potatoes and onions make this potatoes chicken skillet a mouthwatering, flavorful meal. One of my family’s favorite dinner is pairing chicken with potatoes. May it be simply roasting them, throwing them on the hot grill of turning into a comforting meal, it is always a…
Veggie stuffed bell peppers
This easy dinner recipe is brought to you by Pompeian Olive Oil. All opinions are 100% mine. Packed with a tasty mixture of vegetables, pine nuts and raisins, these flavorful stuffed bell peppers are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Stuffed bell peppers have always been comfort food. Ask any Romanian, actually ask pretty much…
Slow baked red wine chicken with fingerling potatoes
Slow baked in a low-temperature oven, this red wine chicken with fingerling potatoes has a rich, deep flavor from the well seasoned red wine and tomatoes marinade. I love having friends or family over for dinner. As much as I love cooking just for my family there are recipes I need more adults in the…
Roasted banana coconut ice cream
The ultimate two ingredients ice cream made with only roasted bananas and coconut milk!! Indulge in this guilt-free ice-cream all summer long! Today we’re going to make magic! We take two simple ingredients and make creamy rich ice cream! I could eat ice cream all summer long! I love this summer sweet treat and despite…
Caramelized onion dinner rolls
Soft, with a subtle sweetness and an incredible aroma from the caramelized onions, these onion dinner rolls are perfect for sandwiches or any comfort dinner meals. Nothing is more inviting than wafting smells of fresh bread baking. The heavenly smell will take over your house, bringing everyone in the kitchen to see what you’re baking….
No bake peanut butter and chocolate bars
These peanut butter and chocolate bars are the perfect no bake treat for those of us who just can’t resist peanut butter and chocolate! Tired of peanut butter and chocolate? I hope not! These no bake peanut butter and chocolate bars should go on your must-make list asap! Ever since I first tried buckeye truffles…
Coconut dried fruit bread
A simple, yet delicious quick bread packed with dried fruit and bursting with coconut flavor. Make this dried fruit bread as a holiday gift for friends or family, or simply enjoy some with a hot cup of coffee. Thanks to GO Veggie! and Kitchen PLAY for helping me share this recipe and a fun giveaway…
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies
Chocolate chip pumpkin cookies – moist, cake-like cookies, packed with pumpkin sweetness and full of chocolate-chips. A delicious fall inspired treat. I made these cookies for the first time Thursday evening and again Saturday. The first time I made them they were gone before I had a chance to take some pictures. The second time…
Pumpkin pie panna cotta tart
A fall inspired make-ahead dessert, pumpkin pie panna cotta got an elegant twist. Let to rest in an oatmeal brown sugar crust, this panna cotta tart is a light, silky finish to your Thanksgiving meal. When I think of fall, apples and pumpkin come first to mind. Especially pumpkin pie. It’s been a family tradition…