Author: Carmen Mbwana

Weeknight One pan Chicken Pot Pie

Weeknight One pan Chicken Pot Pie

This section features several affiliate links, meaning we’ll earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. Thank you for supporting my small business.  We all need that quick homemade meal that can be made from freezer ingredients. This chicken pot pie uses frozen 

Fall Harvest Salad

Fall Harvest Salad

This salad is so beautiful it could be a center piece for a family or friends meal. To make the balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing click here. To make the orange roasted nuts/seeds click here.  

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Balsamic Vinaigrette

This Vinaigrette is tasty on a hearty green like kale, or a lighter green like arugula. Something fun you can do when making this Vinaigrette is to experiment with the Oil to Vinegar ratios as well as the different herbs. Making your own salad dressing 

Sweet Orange Roasted Pecans & Seeds

Sweet Orange Roasted Pecans & Seeds

Sweet Orange Roasted Pecans & Seeds. So simple, so delicious! Perfect salad topper, addition to a charcuterie board, or just a grab and go snack. Double or triple this recipe to gift as a fun homemade gift. Place in a mason jar and add a 

Go to Vinaigrette

Go to Vinaigrette

We all need that go to Salad Dressing. One that you can whip up in seconds on a weeknight, one that goes with any greens, one that is versatile that it will please a crowd. This is the ONE! It’s always my go to and 

Sweet Potato Lentil Stoup

Sweet Potato Lentil Stoup

Sweet Potato Lentil Stoup… Wait, STOUP?? What’s a stoup? A Stoup is a cross between soup and stew. This is a quick, mostly hands off meal that is so flavorful and satisfying. If you have fresh ginger and turmeric, I highly recommend using them. But 

Instant Pot Rice

Instant Pot Rice

Instant Pot Rice… seems basic to make, yet I hear how so many people mess up making rice in the Instant Pot. If you search how to make rice in the Instant Pot you will find everyone has there own technique, yet some people still 

Summer Squash Bites

Summer Squash Bites

Summer Squash is unique and comes in different shapes, sizes and colors. From the beautiful yellow & green hues, it surely will brighten up any meal. This recipe highlights zucchini, although yellow summer squash will work as well. This is a twist on the original 

Family Broccoli Bites

Family Broccoli Bites

Looking for an appetizer, side dish or a quick grab and go snack? I have you covered with this simple family friendly recipe. Serve as is or with a marina sauce. Perfect for beginner eaters, the inside is soft. Can also use to work with 

Vegan Green Pesto

Vegan Green Pesto

I make this every single week. It’s so good on eggs, veggies, pizza, etc. My favorite way to incorporate Dandelion Greens into our diets. If you haven’t had Dandelion greens before, they can taste bitter, so it can be an acquired taste. Yes, if you’re