GUYS, tomorrow is Valentine’s Day? Can you believe that February is almost halfway over already? And while we are not huge celebrators of Valentine’s Day around here, I do like to use it as an excuse to make dinner a little extra special for a yummy date night in! We are definitely the people who do not try and go out to a restaurant on Valentine’s Day to fight the crowds! Anyone else feel the same way? I feel like you are either team stay home or team go out and there is no in between! Lobster is one of those ingredients that automatically feels special and like it should be prepared for a special occasion! I created a casual and easy sheet pan Cajun lobster bake that is perfect for your date night celebrations or any night of the week!
This post was kindly sponsored by PURA Collective, but all opinions are 100% my own.
I have a few go-to cooking oils that I like to have on hand at all times. One of those oils happens to be sesame oil because I love the flavor that it can give food and because of the health benefits too! Even more than that, I love to find oils that are sourced responsibly and if they have a story behind the brand, even better. I recently discovered PURA Collective and their Ecotierra Organic Extra Virgin Sesame Oil and Organic Toasted Sesame Oils and fell in love with the flavor, quality, and the mission behind this company. After getting to know more about PURA Collective and tasting these oils, I developed this spicy garlic sesame chicken using their Ecotierra Extra Virgin Sesame oil that is the perfect weeknight meal for the whole family!
This post is kindly sponsored by Village Farms, but all opinions are 100% my own.
We are nearing the end of the year and I cannot believe how quickly this holiday season has passed by! It seems like every year I look so forward to the holidays and in a blink of an eye, they disappear! Luckily we still have New Year’s to celebrate before heading into 2019 which is why I partnered with my friends at Village Farms to bring you two recipes to enjoy during your celebrations! My refreshing Cucumber Rosemary Gimlet is the cocktail you are going to want to sip on during your New Year’s Eve festivities and my hearty One-Dish Black Eyed Pea Stew is the perfect dish to cook up on New Year’s Day! These two recipes are easy to make, full of flavor, and you are going to want to make them year after year!
‘Tis the season for comfort food and all things cozy! The weather outside is chilly and if you are like me, you are looking for food to warm your bones! Meatloaf is one of those hearty kind of recipes that I grew up eating and whenever I make it, I am always transported right back to my mom’s kitchen. With a few simple steps, you can make a meatloaf your whole family will love! My easy homemade meatloaf is just the kind of cozy weeknight meal that you are looking for and the best part is, its super easy to make too!
I woke up this morning to crisp air outside y’all! Texas is finally getting a long awaited cool front that is making my fall loving heart so happy! I have been a little out of touch lately because I was out of town last week, my mom has been in town all this week, and I allowed myself to take a little break from work! But when I make a dish that I know you guys are going to love, then I have to share it with you, so here we are! My baked bolognese spaghetti squash is going to satisfy your cozy pasta cravings while helping you fit in your best jeans all season long!
Can someone please tell me where September went? Honestly I can’t believe that October is next week and my baby boy turns 3 on Monday! This year is going by at a scarily fast pace, don’t you think? I love this season of cozy foods and all that comes with it and want to savor it while its around! (Time slow down please.) While I may not be getting to wear my fall favorites, because Texas fall doesn’t like to allow for flannels and sweaters, I am embracing fall flavors in the kitchen! This fall chicken salad with pepita granola and a pumpkin vinaigrette is going to knock your socks off in the flavor department and is the perfect fall salad to make all season long!
