World’s Best Sweet Potato Fries

I feel like most of the population has the misconception that sweet potato fries are impossible to make. And if not impossible, then just generally tedious. To be honest, I had this misconception until about a week ago- when I was in the mood to try something new for dinner and decided to try my…

Back to School- Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

TOMORROW IS MY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. Would someone mind telling me where the summer’s gone?! Because seriously, it disappeared in the blink of an eye. With school starting tomorrow, I really need to get cracking on a few things I may or may not have pushed off until the last minute. Organizing my backpack…

Healthier Mac & Cheese in a Mug

The first thing I knew how to make as a kid was Mac & Cheese. Of course, I’m not talking the bread crumbs, three-cheese grandmother-style mac and cheese you only have once or twice a year. I’m talking Kraft Mac & Cheese. Actually, to be more accurate I’m talking Great Value Mac & Cheese; I…

Simple Rosemary Hummus

I have to admit: I once tried to make hummus and ended up with a thick, tasteless mess. Of course, this was three years ago and I may have substituted half of the ingredients for things I had in my cabinet. And added too much garlic… Way too much garlic. But I am happy to…

Gingerbread Pancakes

Only 12 days til Christmas!! Does that make today the first day of Christmas? Or does that start the day of Christmas? Or is the 12 days of Christmas even anything more than just a catchy song? I’ve never actually found out. But let’s just pretend it is, okay? 😉 No matter what religion you…