Hashweh translates to stuffing and this rice dish is traditionally made with the leftover ‘stuffing’. One would use this meat and rice stuffing to stuff vegetables like kusa (squash), peppers, eggplants, potatoes, grape leaves and more. I made this as our main course for a weeknight dinner, when I had little time to prep and…
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Chocolate Mocha Coffee
As a mom and a business owner, coffee is not only my morning ritual, it is my “me time” and a pick me up on days I don’t get enough rest. And homemade cold brew, has never been easier for me while using Java House. I love iced coffee, because it is convenient and ready…
Mushroom Risotto
This recipe is based off one from Emeril Lagasse. I love it because it is all made in one pan, unlike the traditional method of making risotto with warm cream or stock in a pot. The best part of this recipe is that EVERYONE in the house loves it! Yay for family meals that we…
Fasoulia with Lebanese Rice Pilaf
I recently shared this 30 minute meal on my Instagram Stories and people were SO excited. It is easy to make and packed with flavor. This dish is a stew of cannelloni beans (also made with fresh green beans or kidney beans), tomatoes, cilantro onions and garlic and is served over a Lebanese style rice…
Roasted Veggie Bowl with Tahini Dressing
We love roasted vegetables for dinner. I especially love roasted vegetables because it is an easy meal prep! These recipes can easily be doubled or tripled to last for lunches for the week. The tahini dressing is based on a Bon Apeptit. tahini ranch recipe. I listen to their FoodCast and they were talking about…
Affogato with Cemoi Chocolate
Creating Memories The holiday season can be hectic and busy. But it is important to slow down and enjoy the true essence of the season and celebrate all that we have with family and friends. Time spent doesn’t always have be big and elaborate but treats are always a must for me! That is why…
Weeknight Dinner Made Easy with Wild Garden Chermoula Marinade
Weeknight Dinner Made Easy with Wild Garden I have always leaned towards making my own marinades, but when you don’t have the time or energy to think thru what flavors you want to put together, these mixes by Wild Garden are perfect! Since opening my bakery, butter bear shop, I have been leaning to really easy…
Being a Working Mom
Being a working mom is hard. Sacrificing the precious time now in hopes of building a strong future requires drive, focus, and a strong vision with a clear end goal. I’ve been working since I was a teenager, starting in my families grocery store, mopping floors and ringing up customers. I went on to…
Homemade Strawberry Sprinkles with Tillamook
Making homemade sprinkles is so much easier than it sounds. I love that you can control the ingredients and make these in advance and they make the perfect topping for the Tillamook Oregon Strawberry ice-cream that is now available in stores in Michigan! These homemade strawberry sprinkles are naturally dyed and flavored using freeze-dried strawberries….
Pasta Primavera Recipe
This summer has been incredibly busy and hot! And this dish is the perfect for when you are busy and for when its too hot to cook. Pasta Primavera is a pasta dish composed of pasta and fresh vegetables and in my opinion the summer is the BEST time to make it! In my recipe,…
