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Perfectly sweet, buttery, freezer friendly, and full of warm classic chai spices. As if that’s not enough, we also topped them off generously with vanilla bean glaze. It’s like a snickerdoodle cookie but even better. Each bite tastes like the holidays and you’ll be able to find me snacking on one with a warm cup of coffee all Fall/Winter long. The homemade chai spice blend is super easy to make and I bet you have all of the spices in your pantry already....

Let’s keep it real though. It may be a lot of steps to get from start to finish, but it’s not difficult. To make it worth your time, you should be making two glasses at the very minimum and at four glasses, you’ll stop debating whether or not it was worth it :). Oh and if you’re looking for another flavor variety be sure to check out my taro milk tea or hot almond milk tea recipe!...

Well, there are the obviously reasons: 1. Cheese. 2. Pasta 3. More cheese. I love prepackaged mac and cheese espeically for busy days but when you have time to make it from scratch it’s fun! The other week I made Zucchini & Avocado Mac & Cheese and now just as excited to share this one with you. Butternut squash: You can use frozen (20 oz. partially thawed) or 1 fresh butternut squash, cubed....

It’s no wonder it’s one of the Philippines’ most famous dishes just like chicken inasal, chicken tinola, and pork bbq skewers! Background Not to be mistaken with Spanish style adobo that uses paprika and oregano, this Filipino version is something completely different. Filipino adobo is indigenous to the Philippines and each region has its own version, like pork adobo, fish adobo, shrimp adobo, and more. Adobo is basically a cooking process and dish that can include meats and vegetables that are marinated and cooked in a blend of vinegar, soy sauce, pepper, and garlic....

It’s filled to the brim with creamy risotto perfection, roasted broccoli bits, tender pieces of chicken and lots of yummy sharp cheddar cheese. It’s an all-in-one type meal and we can’t get enough of it! Chicken risotto sounds like a fancy meal but in reality it’s really easy to make. It’s one of those meals you can make for a weeknight dinner but feels like a total restaurant quality dinner....

It’s topped with a homemade espresso whipped cream, fresh berries and flaky sea salt to balance out the sweet flavors. When I think of date night, I think of dark chocolate so I had to include this as part of my date night series. If you missed any of my other date night desserts, you’ll have to try these small batch brownies and white chocolate mousse. What really sets this this no-bake dessert apart is the Espresso Whipped Cream....

Ingredients in this dill sauce Dill sauce is traditionally used in many different cultures worldwide, such as in Europe and Asia. This dill Greek yogurt sauce is most similar to dips and sauces you’ll find in the Mediterranean, like Tzatziki. Other forms of dill sauce include a base of mayonnaise and honey from Canada. However, I prefer Greek yogurt to make it healthier and love the tangier base. This dill sauce is made up of:...

The only time I seem to cook with fresh cranberries is in November. But I want to change that because they are so amazing. It’s almost like every time I cook or bake with them I ask myself, “Why don’t I do this more often?!” From this cranberry applesauce to cranberry-ginger sauce and cranberry scones the possibilities are endless. I want to make it all!! Back to this cranberry applesauce though....

What is “Everything But The Bagel” seasoning? The Everything But The Bagel seasoning blend comes from the well-known Everything Bagel—a breakfast staple topped and baked with garlic flakes, onion flakes, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and salt. It’s unknown where the everything bagel originated (and is a hotly debated topic amongst bakers), but many believe it was created in the 1970s-1980s in the US. Trader Joe’s first debuted its Everything But the Bagel: Sesame Seasoning Blend in 2017 made up of the toppings you’d find on the original bagel....

With this recipe, you don’t have to travel to Japan or even Korea to get soufflé pancakes at home. Although, let’s make it clear, this recipe takes a lot of patience and probably a few tries to get right. This Japanese soufflé pancake recipe will give you a crash course on how to perfect these thick and tall, yet silky and light soufflé pancakes, and how to adjust for any issues you may have along the way....

The main event here was to celebrate [the talented] Chris‘ fancy backyard 30th birthday bash. On their days off from work and school, they were kind enough to give me tours of Portland, Beaverton, and Erica’s home town of Silverton. So here’s a recap of my food & shenanigans from this trip. The Beaverton Farmer’s Market: A view of the Portland Aerial Tram from the Oregon Health & Science University: Tiny Chemex brewing: Finished off a day’s work at Coava Coffee downtown after having some greasy sandwiches for lunch....

Hot almond milk tea was one of the most popular drinks that was sold at the boba cafe my girlfriend worked at in college, and while it’s been many many years since then, I wanted to figure out an easy recipe to make at home. Background Throughout history, there have been many styles of hot milk tea such as Hong Kong milk tea that is made with ceylon tea and condensed milk or royal milk tea from Japan that is made with darjeeling or assam tea and milk....

Maybe it’s because the use of fruit on top of sugary custard gave some semblance of a healthier treat, at least more so than frosting and cake, but nevertheless, it was a delicious option. With this mini fruit tart recipe I can prep tarts ahead of time and make up any excuse to celebrate at home! Tarts vs. pies Now don’t get these mini tarts mixed up with pies because they’re totally different foods....

Pie Love: Tucked in a crust, nothing says love from the oven like pie. Whether it’s a twist on the all-American apple pie or a traditional recipe from your home country, give a healthy makeover to your favorite savory or sweet pie recipe. I knew right away when I read this months theme I wanted to make Mom’s apple pie. She makes it every year over the holiday’s and it is unlike any apple pie out there....

Pasta is amazing on it’s own but it becomes extra amazing when it’s lost in a cheesy, extra creamy, savory sauce. Then when you add the perfect combination of seasonings and top it off with toasted panko breadcrumbs and crispy bacon the entire dish is elevated! My healthy-ish Autumn twist to this recipe is adding the perfect amount of pumpkin puree for the ultimate savory, creamy and flavorful Pumpkin Mac and Cheese....

Pork tenderloin is a lean and delicately flavored meat. Since the meat is lean, it takes to marinades and sauces very well and cooks up perfectly in the slow cooker. Anytime we want an easy, yet delectably delicious meal, the slow cooker does the trick. Lately our favorite crock pot/slow cooker meals for dinner have been this Chicken Chili and these steak bites served with rice and veggies. We have loved including this tasty slow cooker pork tenderloin into our menu rotation because it’s unique in flavor and makes for perfect leftovers for lunch the next day....

This banana bread recipe is very similar to the popular Rum Banana Bread recipe that I’ve been making for friends and family for over a decade. My latest obsession with miso has led me to making some delicious savory recipes, like this Miso Cauliflower and Miso Brown Sugar salmon, but I wanted to explore using miso paste in a sweet recipes too. Using miso in desserts is kind of like a secret weapon since it is usually seen as a savory ingredient....

It’s a dish I enjoyed a lot growing up, that mom and grandma could whip up in half an hour. And if you can buy pre-fried tofu, you can probably cut that time in half! What is Đậu Sốt Cà Chua? Đậu sốt cà chua is very much one of those at-home-cooking vibes kind of food and one of my favorite comfort foods! A version I had occasionally was tofu filled with ground pork too....

I mean, what’s not to love about an entire sheet pan of cookies with tender and moist interiors with golden brown edges and slightly crisp?! And to make it even better, this variation of my sheet-pan cookies gives you four flavor options to choose from! This is a versatile cookie dough base so you can split it up and create any flavor you want! The options are endless! For my recipe, I am showing these 4 options:...

It’s gooey on the inside with crispy edges, slightly under baked in a cast iron skillet, and made with two types of chocolate. If you are a fan of warm desserts with ice cream, you might also be into these Apple Pie Bars or a fruit galette! This dreamy skillet cookie is best eaten warm right out of the oven! Seriously, just grab a spoon and dig in. You won’t regret it....