These Strawberry and Blueberry Desserts (and not or), like cookies, popsicles, cakes, and more are made from real food ingredients and are the perfect summer treat. Fun fact, I love American-themed holidays. Fourth of July is my favorite partially because it is so close to my birthday, but I also love the chance to take […]
Meal-prep-friendly roasted broccoli omelet is a filling and healthy breakfast with just a few easy ingredients! Last week some of you probably thought I was certifiably insane posting a roasted broccoli recipe in the middle of the summer. I mean, you may not be wrong. The heat makes me insane sometimes. But, look at this […]
Hey, hey friends! I'm here with another late Friday Favorites post and a lackluster week of blogging. I filmed a lot of content this week. I just wasn't able to post it. I'm still trying to find balance with the sitter, work, and activity schedules. Eventually, I'll figure it out! I did get one new […]
This recipe for easy roasted broccoli comes out perfect every single time, with little fuss and no dirtying extra dishes! Hi, friends. I know that Roasted Broccoli sounds like a winter food, but I eat it year-round. And the other day, I made the most delicious roasted broccoli omelet (which I will share soon), but […]
Hello friends! A whole week of blogging? Okay, well, at least three posts in one week are better than three posts in three weeks ha, ha. I'm not gonna like this morning. I'm having a hard time staying focused on my self-assigned tasks at hand, but I'm determined to get this post up if it […]
This healthy strawberry crisp combines fresh juicy strawberries topped with a sweet, crunchy topping baked to a la mode perfection. Summer is officially in full swing over here. And as much as I dislike the heat, I can't get enough of summer fruit. Stone fruits and berries are now hitting their peak ripeness and perfection! […]
These easy chicken burrito bowls are good for you and taste amazing, and can be made in less than 30 minutes. HELLLOOOOOOOOOOOOO.......... Well, friends, it's been three weeks, but I'm finally back with another recipe. Moving is not for the faint of heart. Moving in one of the toughest real estate markets in well, probably […]
Next time you are at Costco, make sure to grab some healthy snacks off this list to make sure you're stocked up for the next snack break! Hi, friends! I've been surprised by the massive traffic to my Costco Favorites Grocery List Printable Post. I'm so glad it's been helpful! Although some of them are […]
Hi friends! I'm sorry for the long absence. It's been a crazy time over here in the Shallal household! This will be a very short post, but I wanted to jump in and say hi really fast! (For the second time since I wrote this whole post once, and it deleted itself. So I'm really […]
Guess what?!?! We finally move into our new home in seven days! I'm so freaking excited, but also, after so long of a wait, it doesn't seem real! We get our keys on Monday, and the movers come on Friday! I know the next couple of weeks will be a little chaotic as we settle […]
This healthy pineapple upside-down cake is made using oat flour for a heart-healthy version of this potluck favorite! This recipe comes to you courtesy of a reader request! A few weeks back, I received the following email from a reader: Hello! I love your recipes… especially your oat flour breads & cakes! They’re delicious !! […]
Delicious EASY slow cooker shredded BBQ beef recipe perfect for sandwiches, or with your favorite fixins', or my go-to lettuce wraps with coleslaw! BTW, in case you were wondering. BBQ beef might be the hardest thing I've ever photographed. It tastes delicious and looks like slop. But, I think that's why you see it shown […]
GUESS who turned one yesterday?!?!?! Little baby KK is not so little anymore! The rest of the images (including the cake photo above) are from the cake smash photoshoot I did with Allie! (@allielynnphotography) I requested a minimalist type shoot and a dairy-free cake, and boy did she deliver. We had SO much fun during […]
Hello friends! How was your week/weekend? Mine was good, minus having a house full of sick kiddos. While I've enjoyed the lifted mask restrictions and the more lax attitude toward sniffles at KJ's preschool, I will not miss the never-ending preschool colds this summer. Because our kids were sick, we kept the weekend pretty low-key, […]
Four ingredient Trader Joe's Broccoli Slaw Recipe idea, it doesn't get more easy or delicious than this recipe! Hi friends! Are you ready for another super easy Trader Joe's Recipe? I know you guys share my love of Trader Joe's because My Trader Joe's Meal Plan, Healthy Trader Joe's Recipes, Trader Joe's Dinner Ideas, and […]
How to cook a whole artichoke without a steamer basket, no special equipment required. Springtime means artichoke season! Sadly, I've never met a vegetable that looks as intimidating as artichokes, especially if you've never prepared it. Personally, for most of my life, I saw them in canned or jarred form only. So when presented with […]
Happy FriYAY, friends! Today I'm off with the kids, so I was thinking about going to the train park or trying out the butterfly/rainforest park (IDK the appropriate description for that place, haha). Still, yesterday the kids were coughing (I can't wait for summer vacay away from the sniffles), so we will see how today […]
Firey hot with a hint of sweet honey chicken tacos, top with a cilantro-lime slaw to cool things down a bit and add a delicious crunch! Hello, friends! Happy Cinco De Mayo! also known as Cinco de drinko to Americans living close to the border with zero ties to Mexico other than vacations (insert raised hand […]
You guys said more DIL posts! So here we go! I woke up at around 430 AM after five-alarm snoozes and made some coffee with collagen and ripple half and half. Baby KK was up at 445 AM but played in his crib until around 530AM. These early morning wake-ups have been frequent, and I […]
Easy protein powder pancakes with 20 grams of protein made from just five ingredients and perfect for meal prep or a quick, delicious breakfast! Hello friends! I don't know what inspired me to make this recipe look red, white, and blue, but we are rolling with it because these pancakes are easy and delicious! When […]
