Start with the classic brown cinnamon sugar recipe or make one of the popular oatmeal packet flavors by swapping some of the ingredients listed.
Spaghetti Bolognese
This is perhaps the best spaghetti bolognese recipe you’ll ever have.
Spiced Butternut Squash Soup
This Chai Spice Butternut Squash Soup Recipe is easy to make, delicious and full of warm toned flavors.
Homemade Almond Joy Recipe
Coconut, almonds, and chocolate, whoever came up with that combination was a genius!
Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries
If we had a food truck that sold fries in New Orleans…
Crab Asparagus Omelette
This fluffily crab and asparagus omelette is delicious! The original version is from Luke’s Restaurant in New Orleans
Strawberry Filled Croissant
These Strawberry Cloud Cakes recipe is simple, delicious and French-bakery worthy! Be prepared to indulge.
Cobb Salad Pizza
This Cobb Salad Pizza Recipe is over the top! Swoon your guests or rock your own pizza night. The dough is perfect.
Homemade Icee Recipe for Kids
This homemade icee recipe has a fraction of the sugars, none of the artificial colors, real flavor and all of the “fun” aspect of the real thing.
Italian Baked Beans Recipe
These baked beans are very easy to make and taste so much better than the ones from the can.
Creole Tomato Salad
Healthy, fresh, packed with flavor, and the easiest side dish for summer dinners. Bring this salad to the table and it will always be a hit!
Black Bean Veggie Burger Recipe
All you have to do is combine everything in one bowl, and in minutes, you’ve got burgers you can grill or cook in a pan. Easy peasy.
Where do Strawberries Come From?
If you follow me on Instagram, you get to see I have a thing (or two) for strawberries. I absolutely love the taste, texture and nutritional properties of the fruit! When the California Strawberry Commission asked me to take a trip and learn about how they are farmed, I was thrilled!
Zesty Avocado Rolls
I love lunch. While most people dread lunch packing or mope about having “leftovers” again, I am thrilled at the opportunity to create delicious lunches every day. These easy avocado rolls will get you loving lunch too.
DIY Frozen Smoothie Packs
Love smoothies, but hate the hassle of making them every morning? You’ll love these easy frozen smoothie packs. Make enough smoothies for the whole week and have them all prepped and ready whenever you want a tasty and healthy smoothie.
How I feed my family “real food” on a budget
A few weeks ago, I sent out an email that led to a lot of replies. Nearly all of them asked: how do you feed your family of 5 “real food” and entertain others on $150 per week? What they really wanted to know is how is: It’s no secret that I cook a lot. I […]
Hummus Crostini Appetizer
If you love hummus half as much as I do, you will thoroughly enjoy this easy recipe.
How to Wash and Store Fresh Berries
Want to know the secret to making your berries last longer? Keep berries fresh using the following tips!
Waffle Recipe Without Eggs
With the tips in this post, you’ll learn how to ensure that this eggless waffle batter is ready so that the middles always cook through.
Sugar-Free Snickerdoodles
Thanks to a few healthy swaps, this recipe has the same sweet, buttery flavor as classic snickerdoodles, but sugar-free and with fewer carbs!
Whole Wheat Biscuits
Love those honey wheat biscuits that come out of a can but want to make them at home? My family does too! With this easy recipe, you’ll be able to enjoy them fresh out of the oven any time you want!
Guacamole and Egg Tostadas
Move over unhealthy Mexican food. These guacamole tostadas with fried eggs are the bomb!
Homemade Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Much better than the store-bought version, this Ranch Dressing recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of mayo to reduce fat and calories.
Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins
These gluten-free Morning Glory Muffins are made with healthy ingredients, so you don’t have to settle for an overprocessed sugary treat.
Strawberry Trifle with Lady Fingers
Get ready to make an incredibly simple and decadent strawberry trifle with the easy recipe below.
Crawfish Hand Pies
Keep reading to learn all my tips and shortcuts to make these crawfish hand pies at home with simple ingredients and very little effort.
Homemade Chunky Bars – Peanut Raisin Bars
These homemade Chunky Bars are delicious with this super easy recipe! The perfect mix of sweet and salty in one candy bar.
How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs that are Easy to Peel
How to make hard-boiled eggs that are easy to peel, every time!
Cranberry Orange Scones
This copycat Starbucks Cranberry Orange Scone Recipe is simple to make and freeze so you can pull them out when you need them!
Easy Homemade Ketchup Recipe
Want to make homemade ketchup that tastes better than the store-bought option? This recipe has the perfect blend of sweet-tangy flavor, and it’s quick to whip up with pantry staples like tomato paste, spices, and vinegar. No cooking or blending involved!
Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Pudding
Packed with nutrition and mouthwatering flavor, this pudding with Greek yogurt is the guilt-free dessert you were looking for!
Homemade Cinnamon Peanut Butter
Customize this homemade cinnamon peanut butter to make it as smooth and creamy or chunky as you’d like. This simple recipe is made with all-natural ingredients and will remind you of cinnamon raisin bread but in a spreadable form.
New Orleans Red Beans and Rice Recipe
These red beans and rice are served everywhere in New Orleans on Mondays. This authentic recipe also has a slow cooker option.
School and Office Lunch Ideas with Toufayan
Are you tired of packing sandwiches for lunch? I am! There are so many other things you can send for lunch that don’t focus on traditional “sandwiches” and here are a few!
Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie
This is a beginner-friendly classic comfort food recipe with a flaky buttery pot pie crust that’s gluten-free!
New Orleans Jazz Fest Crawfish Bread Recipe
Love the crawfish bread at the New Orleans Jazz Fest? This recipe packs all the flavor of the original with a lot less fat.
Healthy Southern Chicken Salad Recipe
If you like chicken salad, you are going to love this creamy and zesty southern version. It’s perfect for lunch over a bed of field greens, with crackers or in a sandwich.
Almond Joy Popcorn
Is there anything better than chocolate, almonds, and coconut? Yumm, YES! This easy Almond Joy Popcorn recipe!
Homemade “Fig” Newtons with Raisins
Freshly baked fig newtons with jammy centers and buttery-soft exteriors are what you’ll get from these homemade cookies! The best part is that they are made with raisins for an easier-to-make filling that’s more cost-effective than figs.
Scrambled Egg & Cheese Breakfast Quesadilla
Kids and adults love the crispy and toasty texture of a tortilla and its delicious breakfast fillings. Start with an egg and cheese quesadilla and customize it to your liking real quick!