It is Sunday meal prep day! Independence Day has passed and now we need to get back to weekly routines and healthier meals, so let's get to it. Week 3: July 6th- the 12th You will need: crockpot, Instant Pot, sheet pan. Monday: I'm making a big batch of the Asian Chicken Salad. Store chicken leftovers, we will use them later this week.Tuesday: Oven-baked shrimp skewers and Instant Pot lemon Orzo to serve with shrimps. Light, healthy, and very Mediterranean! Also very fast to make and almost...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Friend, I recently went to my brother's college graduation, and seeing him reach such a big milestone got me thinking about my own journey and how much has changed over the past eight years. When I started my website, I was honestly pretty clueless about what I was doing. I wrote about whatever interested me at the time—fitness, healthier recipes, and life here in Florida. Somewhere along the way, I realized what I really loved was food. I loved creating recipes and sharing them with...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Dump cakes are the best when you have no time for a baking adventure, but desperately need a bite of something sweet, delicious and, preferably, chocolate. This Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake is one of my favorite recipes no matter the season or occasion. Moist, decadent, and best of all - just 4 ingredients. This cake is perfect if you consider yourself not a baker, because you don't need to be one. >> Get the recipe << Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake Baking Essentials 9 x 13 inch baking dish...
3 months ago • 1 min read
My Kitchen Appliances | Recipes Index | My Cookbook If you have just 5 minutes and you don't want to cook or eat something processed, try my version of the iconic banana split. This time it only has fresh and wholesome ingrdients like peanut butter, fresh strawberries and banana, Greek yogurt, and chia. Perfect for breakfast, a snack or dessert. No cooking skills needed! Healthy Banana Split (shop the ingredients list below) This is how I served my banana split to my family! Ingredients:...
6 months ago • 3 min read
My Kitchen Appliances | Recipes Index | My Cookbook This cookie in a jar is the perfect last-minute gift for neighbors or coworkers that requires NO cooking. It comes with a free recipe tag you can download and print as well. And just like that, your heartfelt homemade Christmas gift is ready in 10 minutes. Cookies are loaded with cranberries, white chocolate chips, warm spices, and oats. Healthy, chewy, and super yummy! If you're curious what baked cookies look like: What You'll Need To Make...
7 months ago • 2 min read
My Kitchen Appliances | Recipes Index | My Cookbook Probably most of us have had a corn casserole at least once in our lives. It is an amazing side dish and comfort food for a family dinner. Before we jump into the recipe, I would really love your end-of-the-year feedback so I can make my blog and emails even better in 2026. Please participate in this click poll 💚 If more than one factor counts in, please pick the most important one that will make you choose one recipe over another. I need...
8 months ago • 3 min read
My Kitchen Appliances | Recipes Index | My Cookbook Recipes for Planning Family Dinners In December We are getting closer to the main event of the year, and I have to say, I started feeling IT! But, for now, we still need to focus on day to day and I have a few fresh recipes I just published that you can try this week. Crockpot Beef Chili Get the recipe Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup With Rotisserie Chicken Get the recipe Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole Get the recipe Baked Cheesy Chicken Parmesan...
8 months ago • 1 min read
My Kitchen Appliances | Recipes Index | My Cookbook Ever ended a long day thinking: “What am I going to eat tomorrow?” or “I spend so much money on take-out…” Or the one that haunts every single one of us: "I should start eating healthy.." ME TOO!! And certainly no one really wants to obsessively count calories or read all the ingredients on every single package... Well, gladly, you can actually cook simple, healthy, and often quite affordable food without becoming a weirdo. And you probably...
8 months ago • 2 min read
My Kitchen Appliances | Recipes Index | My Cookbook Yay! It is finally happening - Elves Summit! Thanks to Elves’ Workshop Summit I am happy to share my workshop on 20th November with all of you. Videos should be available for you ALREADY! Don’t miss today’s lineup — from holiday gifting hacks to snowflake cards and easy DIY décor, it’s everything you need to make this season merry and bright. 💻 It’s 100% online and totally free — so grab your cocoa, get cozy, and join the fun! 👉 Click here...
8 months ago • 1 min read