black bean tortilla soup with sweet potatoes

This is a great winter soup which packs a punch. I wasn’t so sure about how I would like the sweet potatoes but the sweetness works really well to balance out the spice. My favorite part of this soup though is the oven baked crispy tortilla strips! recipe courtesy: cookie and kate Ingredients: 2-3 tbsp…

Maya’s favorite daal

Maya has loved daal ever since she was introduced to it as a baby, in pureed form. This is the “yellow daal” which she often requests. I do not add any tadka here but feel free to add it as a finishing touch. Alternatively, you can even cook the daal itself with some spices of…

our favorite chocolate chip cookies

Last week I made oatmeal chocolate chip cookies which we both love but Maya isn’t a fan of oatmeal just yet so today I decided to make these- and they were a huge hit! She kept running into the kitchen pointing to the cookie sheets saying “more cookie”! I hope you try making these with…

taco salad with avocado lime dressing

I recently purchased this cookbook since I love all the recipes from her blog. It’s no surprise that every recipe we’ve tried so far is delicious!   This salad was an instant hit in our home! Even our 20 month old loves it, but that’s no surprise since she is a huge salad lover. This…

currently loving

You think it I’ll say it-  This collection of short stories was a refreshing read and a great start to the new school year. I didn’t want each of the stories to end and was left wanting more. I wonder if the author will turn any of them into a novel! I also highly recommend Prep…

pumpkin walnut black bean chili

Let’s hear it for Soup Season!!!! Yayyy!!! Nothing says comfort in a bowl like piping hot chili on a cold day. When I saw that this recipe had pumpkin and walnut, I never would have thought it would work- but trust me, this chili is amazing!! The most unexpected ingredient for me here is the…

five ways to take care of yourself- my self care routine

As a (very) new mama, I find it’s even more important to carve out some time each day to take care of myself. Here are some things that I’ve been doing to get in some me time and do the things that I enjoy, now that our daughter is here. Honestly though there are some…

no bake peanut butter bars

There is nothing more delicious than the combination of peanut butter and chocolate and there’s nothing better than not having to turn on the oven on a hot summer day! I hope you give these no bake peanut butter bars a try. They have become a staple in our fridge during the summer months. They…

cauliflower chowder

My husband and I made this soup the other night and really enjoyed it. It has none of the unnecessary fat in a traditional chowder and all of the flavor. A great weeknight comforting dish that is so easy to prepare and utterly delicious. recipe adapted from damn delicious  INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves…

pasta with cauliflower

    I feel like every time I make this pasta, we say we need to make it at least once a week- it’s just that good. I know it’s hard to believe that such few and simple ingredients would lead to such a flavorful dish, but this is surprisingly delicious!! Try it and watch…