I love pizza. Any kind of pizza, I’m there. My boyfriend (Chad) and I didn’t get to celebrate Valentine’s Day on the actual day because of our opposite work schedules, but we are looking forward to celebrating this weekend! 🙂 Chad had off today and I worked from home, so I surprised him with these…
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My Version of a PA Dutch Favorite: Baked Mini Fastnacht Doughnuts for Fat Tuesday
“Where did you get this recipe?” – my Mom’s immediate response to trying one of these baked mini Fastnachts. She couldn’t believe it was something I created – and that they were baked – because she felt like they had tasted spot-on like the ones she would get from Lancaster. Coming from her, that means…
Decadent Chocolate Strawberry Crepes: Thin Whole Wheat Cocoa Crepes, Stuffed with Chocolate Hazelnut Spread and Fresh Strawberries, Topped with Whipped Cream and Chocolate Drizzle
What’s more romantic than French cuisine on Valentine’s Day? Probably very few things. And these crepes are just the ticket. I always felt that crepes would be something I would “definitely have to order out” because they looked so complicated to make. But they are, in fact, entirely possible to make at home. And, actually,…
A Very Sweet Valentine’s Day Treat: Homemade Chocolate Covered Strawberries
So simple, so delicious, so timeless for heart day – chocolate covered strawberries! Yes, I know you can buy these in stores. But seriously – they are SO easy to make, in addition to saving money and making more than a few in a box haha! Because (let’s be honest) these can be devoured in…
Unique Meat, Grain, Cheese and Vegetable Dinner: Pesto Pearled Couscous, Served with a Variety of Baked Vegetables, Topped with Fried Halloumi Cheese and Crisped Prosciutto Slices
I am ALL ABOUT creating restaurant-worthy meals at home. Yes, it is definitely super nice to go out to eat (don’t get me wrong). No trips to the grocery store, time spent preparing food, no mountains of dishes and a nice change of scenery. But, sometimes, cooking in your pajamas with a glass of wine that…
Simple, Flavorful and Filling Vegan Pad Thai: Spaghetti Squash and Carrot Noodles, Paired with Cubed Tofu and Sweet Peppers, Sprinkled with Sesame Seeds, Raw Cashews and Spring Onion, Spritzed with Lime
Nothing beats a great Pad Thai, especially when you add a really fantastic mix of vegetables into the recipe. I originally created this recipe during the summer, when my garden was OVERFLOWING with spaghetti squash and I had to get creative on how to change it up so I could eat and enjoy it all. I…
Quick, Healthy and Light Breakfast Tacos: Egg, Black Beans, Sweet Peppers and Spinach, all Wrapped in Corn Tortillas with Melted Cheddar and Smashed Avocado
What’s better than breakfast tacos? Probably very few things. These are one of my favorite breakfast items to order when I am out to eat for brunch, but (personally) I like making them at home even better because I can use my favorite ingredients! These tacos are heavy on the vegetables, but light in consistency….
The Ultimate One-Bowl Cookies: Salted Chocolate Chip and Raw Pistachio
Easy-to-make, fluffy, sweet, flavorful, savory – what more do you need to hear? Oh yeah – you only need ONE bowl to make these (and no mixer!). These cookies are the perfect combination of flavors and not too sweet – dark chocolate, raw pistachios, flaked sea salt, almond extract, vanilla extract, and anisette liquor meld together to…
Savory Winter Salad: Mushroom Brie Stuffed Potatoes, Chicken Sausage, Peas, and Greens
Fresh Mixed Greens, Topped with Crisped Oven-Baked Mixed Potatoes Stuffed with Mushroom Brie Cheese and Drizzled with White Truffle Oil, Pan Browned Italian Chicken Sausage, and Sautéed Petite Peas, Sprinkled with Two-Tone Gomasio Serves 4 People (*Can easily be modified to serve 1 person or any amount) Recipe by © Alysha Melnyk 2017 *Potatoes adapted from Half…
Breakfast Bliss: Chocolate Chip & Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Oatmeal
A hearty, healthy and comforting breakfast to kick off your day ~ made with oats, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, agave, pure vanilla and cinnamon, sprinkled with dark chocolate chips and roasted peanuts. Tastes like a slightly sweet and savory cookie, but isn’t one! Serves 1 Person (can easily be doubled, tripled, etc.) Recipe by © Alysha Melnyk 2017 Kitchen…
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