I’m obsessed with corn anything! In college I used to drive through the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago to find the street cart vendors that would be selling authentic elotes before it became so mainstream. I love the flavor and texture of corn combined with mayonnaise, cheese and spices. I wanted to take the idea of…
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Cilantro Lime Chicken
Hi friends it’s Palak here! My husband Neil has always been big into grilling and smoking meats, and this recipe is a result of one of his experiments. The marinade only uses a few ingredients and you likely already have them on hand. Although it only uses a few ingredients it packs a robust flavor…
Cauliflower Gnocchi
Let’s be real – planning a meal, getting groceries, cooking and then doing a pile of dishes can be overwhelming and time consuming. We all need some express meals for those busy days when we’re working late, trying to make it to a gym class or just plain tired. We wanted to see what others…
Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani translates to “buttery lentils” and it originated from the Punjab region of India but is now a staple across the country. It is a rich vegetarian dish made from whole black lentils, red kidney beans, butter and cream and can be served as a main meal or used as an accompaniment. Traditionally this…
Chole Chana
If you have an Instant Pot you probably fall into one of two camps. You love it, and exchange stories of how you can make dishes in just minutes or you’re overwhelmed by learning how to use it and have stuffed it in the back of your already overflowing pantry. Lisa and I are in…
Tandoori Chicken Kebabs
With the start of spring, these Tandoori Chicken Kebabs have been on our mind and are the perfect way to kick off grilling season! It probably has to do with the fact our Dad loves to grill and growing up our summers consisted of weekly family BBQ’s with copious amounts of food. One of his…
Key Lime Pie
Ever since traveling to Saint Thomas with girlfriends, where key lime pie is a staple – we’ve been on a quest to recreate the perfect key lime pie. Mission accomplished with this recipe! This pie has the perfect ratio of crust to filling and balances the tartness of the lime with the right amount of…
Yogurt Parfait
Not only does this parfait look and taste amazing, it is only 4 ingredients and packed with protein! We love this for an express weekday breakfast to go or part of a weekend brunch with friends and family. Serving Size: Makes 2 servings Ingredients: 1 cup greek yogurt (or any yogurt you like) 1/2 cup…
Spaghetti & Meatballs
We love express meals that are packed with flavor! This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and works great for a weeknight meal. If you ditch the pasta, the meatballs can work as an appetizer – just serve with toasted baguette slices and you have a quick and hearty starter! Healthy Options: You can…