Masala Chai Muffins

Masala Chai Muffins

Masala chai literally means spiced black tea.  Cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, mint, and cloves are some spices used to flavor masala chai.  These fusion masala chai muffins are perfect for any brunch or dinner party. Diwali is the festival of lights and marks the end of 

Brie and Fig Stuffed French Toast

Brie and Fig Stuffed French Toast

The savory brie combined with the sweet figs create a decadent breakfast dish. This Brie and Fig jam stuffed French Toast is a delicious breakfast.  The rich and creamy goat brie cheese I found at Trader Joe’s compliments the sweet fig jam on cinnamon bread.  I 

One Pot Black Bean Tortilla Soup

One Pot Black Bean Tortilla Soup

It is finally soup season, so here is one of my favorite soups.  I make this black bean tortilla soup at least a few times in the winter.  This vegan soup is full of protein, fiber, spices, and comfort!  Sometimes, to make it a little 

One Pot Panang Curry

One Pot Panang Curry

This week’s meal prep was this one pot panang curry soup full of vegetables and tofu. The recipe for the curry is below. To make the soup, add some coconut water to thin out the curry or use reduced fat coconut milk.  The Maesri panang 

Chocolate Banana Bread

Chocolate Banana Bread

I got bananas from the grocery store last week to make banana bread.   Usually, you want brown ripe bananas that are too sweet to eat.  However, mine were just a little over ripe with a few brown spots.  Instead of adding extra sugar, I usually 

Baked Hatch Chili Rellenos with Sheet Pan Ranchero Sauce

Baked Hatch Chili Rellenos with Sheet Pan Ranchero Sauce

Last week at Trader Joe’s, I saw a bag of hatch chilies, and I immediately thought “What can I make with these?”  The cashier actually suggested chili rellenos and I was sold.  However I didn’t want to fry the chilies.  Instead I baked them with 

Goat Cheese, Arugula, and Fig Flatbread

Goat Cheese, Arugula, and Fig Flatbread

Goat Cheese, Arugula, and Fig Flatbread… Oh My! I look forward to fig season all summer long.  Figs have finally been in the grocery stores for a few weeks now, and here is one of my favorite combinations!  Goat cheese and figs go together like 

Heirloom Tomato Flatbread with Fresh Pesto

Heirloom Tomato Flatbread with Fresh Pesto

I feel like every season, there is a new trendy fruit or vegetable that pops up at farmer’s markets and grocery stores that I have never noticed before.  This summer is was heirloom tomatoes.  They are all over Instagram and I can’t believe I’ve never