the intersection of food, faith, and family
These Vegan Orange Spice Muffins are super easy to make and delicious. They are hearty and healthy, and it’s hard to have just one. This recipe was first published in 2016 (boy, where did the time go?). What I did not realize then was that it is a vegan recipe. […]
These Gochujang Baked Chicken Meatballs are so easy to make and flavorful, not to mention – healthy. They are sweet and spicy and very addicting. Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, these meatballs are an excellent addition to any dish. Serve them with rice or ramen noodles […]
These pistachio pudding scones are very simple to make and taste amazing. They have this crispy outside due to a 450F oven, but the inside is so soft, creating this amazing texture. They taste fresh and sweet, a perfect combination of pistachios and almonds. And if this is not enough, […]
Fall apart-tender, juicy, and super flavorful. This updated version of the classic corned beef and cabbage is easy to make. While I like the traditional recipe, I wanted to add another layer of flavor. It’s incredible how a few slices of bacon can make a difference. One other change I […]
This American Irish Soda Bread is infused with orange zest and semi-sweet chocolate chips. It has the signature Irish Soda Bread crust, but it’s very light on the inside. It’s sweet and fresh and pairs perfectly with tea or coffee. I promise you, it is impossible to have just one […]
Lemony and light, soft and chewy with crispy vanilla meringue pieces and sweet white chocolate chips, these Lemon Pudding Cookies with Meringue Pieces are sure to become your favorite. It’s hard to have just one cookie; believe me, I tried. These are good for all seasons; lemon and vanilla flavor […]
This Tangy Creamy White Chicken Chili will have you come back for seconds, thirds, and fourths… It’s that good. It has a little zing from the chili powder and tang from the salsa Verde, and it’s super creamy from the cream cheese and sour cream. I’ve tried several white chicken […]
This Plant Based Pumpkin Chipotle Chili is one of my favorite seasonal chilis to make. It’s easy, healthy and delicious. The pumpkin and chipotle combination is surprisingly good, and it makes you want to go back for seconds. It’s chock full of veggies, and there is plenty of spice to […]
Whenever possible, I try to use produce that is in season in my cooking because I know the veggies will be nice and fresh rather than preserved. This Fall Harvest Pasta Salad includes veggies that are really year-round staples, but that are freshest in the fall. Combine the fresh veggies […]
These Carrot Cake Muffins With A Cheesecake Swirl are the Cadillac of all muffins in my opinion ;). What you get here is a carrot cake base and a cheesecake top. Those two flavors go so well together. So rich and so delicious, definitely a recipe for special occasions. I […]
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.