Author: Carmen Mbwana

Applesauce–Instant pot

Applesauce–Instant pot

September is here! The cooler mornings and evenings have arrived after a hot, humid summer. Which also brings us to, it’s officially Apple Season! One of my favorite items to make with fresh apples is homemade applesauce. This recipe is quick, the instant pot does 

Chai Honey Cake

Chai Honey Cake

Well it’s been awhile since I shared a recipe and what better recipe to come back with… Chai Honey Cake. This Cake is absolutely flavorful and delicious. I’m already planning on making this for all the fun fall gatherings next month. Enjoy! Note- My personal 

Marinated Artichokes

Marinated Artichokes

This seems silly to write a recipe for, but I have referred back to my own reel many of times because this is THAT good. I love making a batch of marinated artichokes and adding them to salads, bowls, charcuterie boards. The longer they sit 

Carrot Citrus Slaw

Carrot Citrus Slaw

Need a quick side or an addition to Taco Tuesday? This carrot Citrus Slaw is a flavor bomb with minimal ingredients. It’s great to switch up the flavor profile, add cilantro, or mint. As a time saver, use pre shredded carrots or shredded cabbage. For 

Homemade Gummies

Homemade Gummies

These Two Ingredient gummies are simple to make, delicious, and nutritious.  Juice and gelatin, that’s all you need. Let’s first geek out on gelatin real quick. The ingredient that makes these nutritious and excellent for your gut health. I like to use high quality beef 

Dutch Baby

Dutch Baby

Dutch Baby aka German Pancake. The perfect weekend or even week day breakfast. One dish that is quick and easy to prepare and serve. We love serving ours with fresh or frozen berries, maple syrup, and some almond butter. You can find the cast iron 

Breakfast Bake

Breakfast Bake

This one dish meal is perfect for breakfast all week, or serving for a crowd (one day we will we be able to host our family and friends for brunch again). This can be frozen as well. So if you’re cooking for one, keep half 

Harvest Chicken Pot Pie

Harvest Chicken Pot Pie

Taking Chicken Pot Pie to the next level. Harvest Chicken Pot Pie. This uses vegetables in season during Autumn that are so nourishing and comforting, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, garlic. Yum! This recipe will yield enough filling for one large chicken pot pie or 2 

Ropa Vieja

Ropa Vieja

Ropa Vieja is one of my favorite Cuban dishes. Here is my version, making it a a delicious weeknight meal. Slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes are provided below. In our house, my husband and I both enjoy spicy food, our toddler is hit or 

Sourdough Bagels

Sourdough Bagels

Taking regular instant/active yeast based bagels to the next level nutritionally, enter Sourdough Bagels. To make your own starter or read the benefits of cooking with a sourdough starter click here This bagel recipe was adapted and converted to using a sourdough starter from Sally’s