the intersection of food, faith, and family
Hi there and happy Monday! Since this is a Monday, I figured that we all need some chocolate cookies. To be precise these Chocolate Oatmeal Banana Cookies. I don’t know about you, but summer is usually a healthy eating season for me, what with all the fruit and vegetables that […]
I wanted to share with you about our visit to Grounds For Sculpture a few years ago. For one, it’s one of New Jersey landmarks, that after living here (for me at least) for 17 years I finally got to visit. Also, with things being closed up for the quarantine […]
I love these Japanese Soba Noodles With Peanut Sauce because you only need a few ingredients, most of which are probably pantry staples, they are very easy to make, and the flavor is so amazing you’re going to make it over and over. They are also healthy and vegetarian (and […]
This Overnight Protein Vanilla Cherry Oatmeal will knock your socks off! It’s so easy to make, and it’s a perfect breakfast meal prep. You can make it up to a month ahead, and it’s healthy and filling. What’s not to love? Overnight oats is something that I tried ignoring for […]
Are you tired of zucchini yet? If not, you must try this Savory Zucchini Cheese Pie. It’s so delicious and just melts in you mouth. Neither my husband nor my son are into zucchini, but I love it because you can do so many things with it (like these Breakfast […]
This plant-based corn chowder is so sweet, spicy, and delicious. You wont even notice that it’s actually vegan–whole foods, plant-based, and healthy. And with corn season right around the corner, you’ll be making this chowder over and over. Serve it with a side salad or avocado toast.
Cool down on a hot summer day with this luscious Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake. It’s easy to make and only requires few ingredients. I love experimenting with ice cream cakes. I feel like ice cream cake is the ultimate dessert for summer because what better way to cool down […]
If you want to show off your cooking skills, you need to make this No Yeast Naan Bread. The finished product looks impressive, but it’s so unbelievably easy to make. Calling for only 3 main ingredients (not counting butter and salt). And there’s just something about fresh, homemade bread. It […]
This Vegan Broccoli Alfredo is so delicious. And it has all healthy ingredients so there is definitely no guilt after eating it. It’s very easy to make, and my whole family loves it. And it’s also one of those meals that doesn’t cost a lot, which is what I’m looking […]
Oregano Garlic Grilled Chicken salad is one of my favorite recipes. The flavor combinations of feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and oregano create a party in your mouth that you want to have over and over again. It is refreshing, filling, and has so many healthy ingredients that you can’t help […]
I am a follower of Christ, wife of a pastor, mother of a strong-willed little boy, and native of Russia. In addition to cooking and baking, I enjoy drinking coffee and relaxing on the beach.