homemade & local eats
Who else loves mochi donuts?? If you’re looking for a gluten-free treat as Valentine’s Day weekend quickly approaches, these Chocolate Raspberry Mochi Donuts are the perfect option! These donuts are made with Mochiko rice flour (which has become an absolute staple in my pantry) and baked, rather than fried, to add a lighter, chewier texture. …
There’s nothing better than a good coffee beverage, and Espresso Martinis are the best way to incorporate that rich coffee flavor into a boozy cocktail! These are so delicious and a great way to make a special occasion or dinner party even more elegant (with relative ease). Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ll be drinking …
Busy workdays call for simple meal-prep recipes and this Teriyaki Chicken Bowl is one of my go-tos! Perfect for getting in your daily protein and balanced with rice and broccoli for a whole meal. I chose broccoli as it’s one of my favorite veggies, but you could use kale or any other vegetable of your …
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars are a classic, fool-proof recipe that anyone can make! These can be easily altered to any skill level – if you don’t want to make your own chocolate chip cookie dough, you can buy the prepackaged version at the grocery store (if you’re like me, you may want to purchase a …
I’ve never been a huge fan of scones, mostly because of how dry I typically find them to be, but these Cranberry Orange scones are absolutely perfect! They’re packed with flavor without any of the crumbly dryness and topped with an orange glaze. Super easy to make as a dessert or breakfast pastry, and makes …
Espresso Chocolate Chunk Cookies are all the rage these days! These cookies put a twist on your normal chocolate chip cookies by adding some amazing espresso flavor. I topped them with flaky sea salt to really enhance the chocolate and espresso (if you’re not already doing that with your chocolate-y cookies, you’re missing out). I …
One of my favorite flavor combinations is chocolate and raspberry, so this White Chocolate and Raspberry Mousse is a go-to dessert in my repertoire! Mousse is incredibly easy to whip up with just a few staple ingredients, but gives off such an elegant flair. I also love how light it feels, so you never feel …
Meatballs are such an easy way to meal prep for the week and get tons of good protein in! What I love about this recipe is that it’s so versatile – you can add the meatballs to a pasta dish, make a sub or sandwich, or just eat them on your own for a lower …
Those who know me know that Nutella is one of my absolute favorite foods, and winter is perfect to break out my favorite Nutella Hot Chocolate recipe! The chocolate and hazelnut flavors paired together are so cozy, and you can top it with homemade whipped cream, chopped hazelnuts, or any other toppings of your choice. …
Saying so long, farewell to one hell of a year with this Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Maple Glaze! Like many people, I had my holiday plans changed around (a few times) last-minute, which meant not being able to go back to my home state of Vermont, the maple syrup capital of the country. This cake …
