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09/12/2026

this is the PERFECT fall & winter dinner that will feed a crowd but won’t break the bank! this has always been one of my favorite cold weather comfort meals!! 🍂


red beans and rice
ingredients:
- 1 lb dry red kidney beans (soaked overnight or atleast 8 hrs)
- 1-2lbs smoked pork hock
- 1 lb beef smoked sausage
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2-3 tablespoons avocado oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 stalks of celery
- 1 onion
- 2-3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- a dash a cayenne (you can do more if you love spice!)
- rice (to serve)

directions:
1. soak kidney beans overnight and drain and set aside
2. slice sausage into small slices and put into an instantpot or ninja foodie saute on high
3. add in the oil
4. while the sausages are browning dice you bell pepper, celery, and onion.
5. once the sausages are brown add in the veggies and cook until soft
6. add in garlic and cook until fragrant
7. season with bay leaves, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, paprika, and cayenne (if desired)
8. pour in 1/2 cup of chicken broth and deglaze the pan
9. add in the soy sauce
10. push all the ingredients to one side and dump in your rinsed and drained beans
11. add in the smoked pork hock and make sure beans are mostly covered
12. pressure cook on high for 20 mins and then let natural release for 20 mins
13. after it’s finished remove and shred the pork hock and discard the bones
14. add the meat back in and stir
15. season to taste with salt, pepper, and any of the seasonings above & serve over rice!

08/19/2026

this hawaiian staple is a must have for summer dinners! it’s budget friendly and you’d never know it 🌺😋

1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. ketchup
1/4 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. pineapple juice
salt
pepper
family size pack chicken thighs

1. add brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, & pineapple juice to a bowl and whisk until smooth
2. add in salt and pepper to taste
3. place chicken thighs into the marinade and make sure they are covered.
4.cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate
5. throw chicken onto the grill and brush with the marinade. flip frequently and cook until internal temp is 165f
6. pair with rice and hawaiian mac salad and enjoy!

07/09/2026

these butter mochis are the best summer gluten free treat. they are naturally gluten free and are so buttery, chewy, and delicious! 🌺
ingredients:
- 1lb glutinous rice flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 1.5 cups unsweetened shredded coconut

directions:
1. preheat oven to 350f and grease a 9x13 pan
2. into a mixer add the glutinous rice flour, sugar, coconut milk, and whole milk and mix until combined
3. crack and add in 5 eggs mix until combined
4. slowly add in melted butter and mix again
5. mix in shredded coconut
6. add mixture into greased dish and bake for around 55 minutes
7. take out of the oven and cool
8. once cooled flip it out onto a cutting board and cut into square before serving

06/01/2026

come with me to meal prep lunches for my family this week!

05/28/2026

these yummy breakfast burritos are my go to for meal prepping for my families lunches on busy weeks! these reheat so well and make my life so much easier throughout the week🌯

in my next video i will be assembling the burritos for meal prep so follow and stay tuned! 😋

serves: 12

ingredients:
- 4-5 yellow potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1-2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 lb breakfast meat*
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1/2 onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons butter (separated)
- 12 eggs
- 1/4 c. salsa**
- tortillas for serving

directions:
1. preheat oven to 425f and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2. wash and cube 4-5 yellow potatoes and toss into a bowl
3. add olive oil and seasoning and then give a good toss
4. spread evenly out on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 mins
5. while potatoes are roasting brown up your sausage
6. while your sausage is browning dice the bell pepper and onion
7. after sausage is browned remove and place into a bowl
8. add 1 tablespoon of butter into the pan
9. once melted add in the bell pepper and onion over med-med/high heat
10. after that’s been sautéing for a few mins add in minced garlic
11. cook into veggies are soft
12. remove from head and add into the meat
13. at this time the potatoes should be about done
14. set everything to the side and crack a dozen eggs into a bowl
15. whisk, add salt and pepper, then whisk until it’s throughly incorporated
16. add 3 tablespoons of butter into a clean pan over medium heat
17. add in eggs and scramble
18. right before the eggs are done add meat, veggies, cheese, potatoes, and eggs to a large bowl
19. give a good mix
20. add the salsa and mix again
21. add to a tortilla or just enjoy on its own!

notes:
*i used deer sausage but you can use any other breakfast meat you would like
**i use homemade salsa but store bought will work just fine

05/25/2026

this sticky, sweet, and savory bourbon chicken is sooo easy and better than takeout!



ingredients:
- [ ] chicken:
- 3-4 lbs chicken thighs
- 1/4 c. soy sauce
- 2 T. garlic powder
- 2 T. onion powder
- 2 t. black pepper
- 1 t. paprika
- 1/2 t. salt
- avocado oil for frying

- [ ] sauce
- 3 T. butter
- dash of sesame oil
- 1 T. garlic powder
- 2 t. ginger powder
- 1/2 c. soy sauce
- 1/4 c. apple juice
- 2-3 T. hoison sauce
- 2-3 T. brown sugar
- 1 t. red pepper
- splash rice vinegar

directions:
1. place chicken thighs in a bowl and add soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, paprika, and salt. toss until well covered
2. place a pan over medium high heat and cover pan with oil
3. place chicken into pan and cook on each side for 3-4 mins (until you have a 165f internal temp)
4. take chicken out and place on cutting board to cool
5. for the sauce, drain the oil from the pan and then add butter
6. once that’s melted add sesame oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, soy sauce, apple juice, hoison sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper
7. simmer until slightly thickened
8. while sauce is simmering thinly slice chicken
9. once sauce is thickened add the chicken and mix thoroughly
10. serve over rice and enjoy

05/20/2026

this fresh and tangy lemonade is the best for any outdoor activities! my favorite way to stay hydrated on hot days🥵🍋

ingredients:
- 1 c. warm water
- 1 c. sugar
- 2 1/2 c. cold water
- 1 c. lemon juice (fresh lemons = 6-7 lemons)
- ice for serving

directions:
1. warm water and add sugar
2. stir to dissolve and pour into pitcher
3. add cold water and lemon juice
4. taste and add to your taste
5. serve over ice

05/19/2026

these high protein & naturally gluten free “pancakes” are tiny tummy approved!! these have become a favorite for me and my toddler. high protein and lots of nutrients! 🍌🥞🍽️

ingredients:
- 1 banana
- 2 eggs
- 1 large spoon of peanut butter*
- 1 small spoon of jam**
- butter for cooking
- powdered sugar for topping (optional)

directions:
- place banana, eggs, peanut butter, and jam into mixer and mix until well combined
- heat a pan over medium heat and add a pad of butter
- pour in small pancakes
- cook until set on the bottom, flip and cook for another minute or so until set
- put onto a plate and top with your favorite toppings! (we did maple syrup, blackberries, and powdered sugar)

05/14/2026

small batch homemade restaurant style ranch 🥗

homemade ranch > store bought ranch

this creamy and rich homemade ranch only takes minutes to wait and is so worth it!!

homemade small batch ranch
ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter milk
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dill
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of salt

directions:
1. place everything into a bowl and whisk until smooth
2. pour into an air tight container and store in refrigerator overnight for best flavor

05/07/2026

dinner so easy a toddler can make it 😁

viral dumpling bake with my toddler🥟🥢

i had the biggest helper at dinner time tonight! this was so yummy and spicy!! 🌶️

ingredients:
- 2 packs of potstickers (i use aldi ones
- 1 can of coconut milk
- 1-3 tablespoons green curry paste*
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- green onions to top
- chili oil

directions:
1. preheat oven to 375f
2. take a 9x13 pan and dump in the coconut milk, curry paste, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
3. mix until well incorporated
4. add in frozen potstickers
5. bake on 375f for 25-30 mins
6. if you want crispy edges broil on low for 2-3 mins (be sure to watch it closely)
7. take out of oven and immediately top with red pepper flakes, sesame oil, sesame seeds, green onions, and chili oil if desired :)

*if you don’t love spicy don’t do more than 1 tablespoon of curry paste. ours was pretty spicy

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