Flora

Flora

A quasi-writer and future economist who experiences life in short bursts. I'd like to stay and chat, but I'm late for my 3 o'clock existential life crisis. Raincheck?

S’mores Sushi

This gooey stuff is so easy to roll up and slice for a dip in some chocolate sauce. Who needs raw fish and soy sauce when there’s graham cracker, chocolate and marshmallow to be had?! Whip out some chopsticks, and…

Churro Waffle Dippers

Regular churros are delicious, but they take a lot of work (and a deep fryer) to make. These Churro Waffle Dippers have all the deliciousness of a regular churro, but only take 5 minutes to whip up! Not only are…

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Not only will you love them, but your kids will go crazy for these pancakes. Honestly, you might end up making these every weekend – they’re that good! You can make your own pancake batter, or you can use a…

Ricotta Bocconcini Bruschetta

This recipe for Ricotta Bocconcini Bruschetta is done two ways – one with colorful heirloom tomatoes, and the other with earthy mushrooms. Both have a deliciously creamy ricotta bocconcini mixture underneath for a flavor you just can’t beat! Serve these…

Chocolate Pecan Pie

All this recipe takes is some simple layering, et voila! These bars are seriously gooey and are stuffed with so many chunks of pecans and chocolate your taste buds will be dancing! Ingredients: For the crust 1 cup (2 sticks)…

Tiramisu Trifle

This recipe is just like your classic coffee tiramisu, but in trifle form! Your guests will love this if you’re serving a crowd! Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream 2 ½ cups coffee, at room temperature 1 ½ tablespoons instant espresso…

Baked Kale Chips

Everyone knows that kale is a mystical superfood sent by the garden gods to make us live forever… but still there is room to be surprised. With these crunchy baked kale chips, I’m not sure which part was more surprising: how…

Pork Dumplings

These are super easy to make from scratch despite how beautiful and delicious the finished product is. Don’t forget to serve alongside the Ponzu glaze for a meal to remember! Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground pork 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated…

Salted Caramel Pot De Creme

The winner in this recipe is the added salted caramel. Everything is made from scratch, and trust me, it’s way easier than you think. In the end it’ll all be worth it, when your taste buds are in heaven eating…

Marie Callenders Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

You just won’t be able to get enough of the delicious Alfredo sauce, and you’ll be amazed in how little time you can throw it all together! Ingredients: Marie Callender’s Creamy Alfredo mix from Walmart 1 pound uncooked chicken breast…

Homemade Almond Milk

With the rise of organic and healthier foods, it’s easy to make your own choices about what you put into your body. Milk for instance – there are many more options than just your plain old cow’s milk. Almond milk,…

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

This recipe for Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes hits all the necessary points for a good mashed potato: it’s creamy, can be mashed to your desired consistency (smooth or rustic), and is perfectly seasoned with a garlicky kick that just can’t…

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Sometimes you have to take a bit of a break from high carbs, and take your health into consideration. Cauliflower actually can turn into a pizza crust that won’t make you feel ridiculously guilty! This is a low-calorie, low-carb way…

Mango Chili Shrimp

This is a recipe that will be hard to keep on the table, so make sure you double it up if you know you’ve got shrimp lovers coming! The mango pepper salsa will bring just the right amount of tropical…

Slow Cooker Fudge

Whoever originally invented fudge must have been some kind of genius. They also must have had the patience of a saint. All that time constantly stirring ingredients and monitoring their precise temperature…ain’t nobody got time for that! The good news…

No Bake Cranberry Orange Cheesecakes

These little individual-sized cheesecakes pack the perfect punch with gingersnap cookies used instead of a typical graham cracker crumb. Enjoy the taste of Christmas (in January!) between the layers of cranberry and orange! Ingredients: For the Crust 6 ounces crispy…