Fajita Burgers
Every time I eat homemade burger patties I wonder to myself, why don’t I make these more often? The whole family loves them and I can get creative… Read More »
Crock Pot Chicken Thai Noodles
I know I’ve said this before, but I love how my crock pot can work for me while I am busy doing everything BUT cooking! It never fails… Read More »
Tex-Mex Chicken & Quinoa Crock Pot Dinner
Most days are busy, some days are insane! It’s on those insane days that (if I have some sanity and forethought going into them) I use my crock… Read More »
Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup
Although it still feels like summer in western Washington (I really think we should change summer to be July-September here!) my life has switched to fall food, which… Read More »
Tamale Pie
Every time I make this dish I wonder why I don’t make it more often! It is easy to make, satisfying to eat, and can be customized by… Read More »
Taco Salad
I love a “hearty” salad, don’t you? Full of fresh veggies, but enough protein to really keep you full! Since the spring sun has been in full bloom… Read More »
Cilantro & Black Bean Hummus
It has been a few days since I’ve posted a recipe because Brandon and I got a weekend away and I am still “acclimating” to real life again!… Read More »
Pineapple Mango Salsa with Quinoa and Pork Nachos
I love using “leftovers” to make a completely new meal, this way it doesn’t seem like it is left over. My mom always called this “planned overs” growing… Read More »
The kitchen is where I express myself. It is where I go when I need to process or escape. Cooking is my creative outlet and my stress reliever. When I am in my kitchen, my ingredients listen to me, they do what I want, and I can produce something that is satisfying, tasty, and healthy without it whining or talking back to me! Join me as I journey through life in my kitchen. 
