A few years ago, Joanna from A Cup of Jo published pictures to my most famous cookie I’ve ever placed on my blog ( Nutella-stuffed delicious chocolate chip cookies !). Immediately my site crashed, and people came from the masses to make my so known as life-changing cookie”. It was clear to see why: brown butter, brown sugar cookie dough, Nutella, chocolates chips, and sea salt; everything a cookie ought to be and so much more. It was the very first cookie I ever cooked my boyfriend and one of the reason why we dropped in love (cookies can do this, you understand!). The dough can be rich and includes a small butterscotch taste that I believe can not be resisted.

Three years later and that Nutella-stuffed chocolate chip cookie is still my most popular recipe through the holidays, one that stands out on a wholesome meal and wholesome dessert blog, and for good reason. This year Joanna asked me to talk about a recipe on her behalf site with something chocoaltey. I understand how muchRead more

Ahhhhhhhh! I am so completely active lately.

Today I competed in a Chinese take-out cook-off. It was amazing to see the turn out and every one of the creative dishes. We were necessary to produce 250 samples. I know… that is clearly a lot of freakin’ examples! I spent my Sunday night chopping, dicing, and hearing Bon Iver. I was totally inRead more

It’s Christmas purchasing time and We haven’t even gone yet! I’ve got lists to make and things to do. I need to stop dyeing my hair and get serious about my holiday purchasing strategy. Standing up in line seriously isn’t my point. I’m also vacationing for the next week, therefore i have to get it together soon!

In order to be successful in my shopping endeavors, I’ve got to resist the urge to bake pies and purchase adorable baking pans for myself. I know you know what I’m talking about. This year I made cookies for the fantastic Food Blogger Cookie Swap , an incredible nationwide cookie exchange hosted by Love &Read more

I’m not sure if I’ve ever enjoyed my life a lot more than right now. Such a terrific way to start a Tuesday, correct? But it’s true. I’m really extremely happy.

The other day Ambitious Kitchen turned 4 years old. I made you a cake and wrote you all large inspirational love letter (coming soon!). Tony and I also discovered a new apartment and agreed upon a lease the other day, this means we’ll become residing in Chicago for at least another year (!!!!). I’m focusingRead more

How was your weekend?

Of training course… mine was delicious! I took the day off Fri to spend time with my mom; we had a fun lunch time at Panera and got pedis. I QUICKLY spent the greater part of the afternoon getting organized in preparation for a move. I’ve come to the final outcome that will by noRead more

Ohhhh ohhhhh ohhhhh! I made you a packed salad. I mean really loaded. Magically so.

You men know me well by now. If there’s a salad after that there’s most likely kale in it… but then I went to Investor Joe’s (of course) and saw bag of organic spinach on the shelf. I mean, really let’s not forget about the first superfood that ever was. Before kale was this largeRead more

I might experienced little too much fun in Chicago. Basically I’m in need of a MAJOR cleansing. I chowed down on churros, a wine, and probably a whole platter of potato chips and guac. HELP.

We even hit up a yoga sculpt class in Streeterville. I think it was one of the better workouts I’ve ever endured. Which totally provided me permission to eat more food, right? Incorrect. Churros = no bueno for the thighs. If you’ve under no circumstances experienced zucchini lasagna, you’re in for a delicious surprise! TheRead more

Zucchini Banana Chocolates Chip Muffins are healthy, damp and insanely great tasting! Who would like one?!

Random Friday posts are good sometimes, correct? They put in a little jazz among the food porn shots. Therefore, here we go. I’m letting you know 10 random things about me. There’s no rhyme or reason to it! We blew out the audio speakers on my new car after a month. I’ll proceed deaf. NoRead more

I have some essential information to share with you.

I’m on the no pie diet. The importance of that statement can not be questioned. Does this mean you won’t see sweet meals? Nope, it simply means I’m going to bake and eat brownies, cookies , and homemade pop-tarts rather. Pie baking is normally saved for unique occasions just (in any other case my thighsRead more

By the way? Have I informed you about my obsession with sloppy joes? Goodness, they are by far one of my absolute preferred comfort foods. Therefore saucy, easy to make and nostalgic. Making them healthy is really a breeze too which means you better contribute that can of Manwich to the local food shelf because from producing your own sauce is a lot even more delicious. My fundamental sloppy joe sauce can be found here Lip smackin’ good, no doubt about it.

So what I did here was almost all pretty simple. I cooked up some turkey and made my own sloppy J sauce with some ketchup (the good kind like Muir Glen), some low-sugar bbq sauce (anything less than 40 calories per 2 tbsps is usually great), mustard, worschershire, tomato sauce, and a little cayenne forRead more