10 Spices & Herbs Every Kitchen Must Have

Spices and herbs give meals bright colors, savory tastes, and sensational aromas. Without them many meals as we know it would taste completely different like tabbouleh, which contains parsley. Send your taste buds wild by experimenting with spices and herbs other than salt and pepper. Here’s a reference guide that every cook must have to keep a well-stocked spice cabinet. 1. Mint Spearmint and peppermint … Continue reading 10 Spices & Herbs Every Kitchen Must Have

No-Bake Speculoos Cookie Butter Pie

Even if you’ve never been to Trader Joe’s (in which case you’re a martian from Jupiter), chances are you’ve heard of the magically delicious Speculoos Cookie Butter. This spiced biscuit spread will leave you wanting more with every single spoonful. If you’re able to stop yourself from devouring the whole jar, you can easily use it in desserts for added depth and sweetness. Sunny Hernandez, blogger of foryourpiesonly.com and the Community Engagement Lead … Continue reading No-Bake Speculoos Cookie Butter Pie

5 Grab-And-Go-Quick Breakfast Recipes

Let’s talk about breakfast. It’s supposed to be the most important meal of the day, right? This thousand year old saying is absolutely true. According to the John Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, a nutritious breakfast not only gives us energy to kick start our mornings, but also starts our day off on a healthy note, which influences a person’s health decisions all … Continue reading 5 Grab-And-Go-Quick Breakfast Recipes

No-Bake Homemade Granola Bars

Valentine’s Day is all about making snacks that’ll make someone’s heart skip a beat and nothing says “I love you” quite like a batch of homemade granola bars. You’re probably shaking your head at this point, but hear me out. Store-bought granola is commonly loaded with sugar and calories. By making your own bars at home, you ensure a healthy treat by controlling what goes into your … Continue reading No-Bake Homemade Granola Bars

3 Creative Ways To Eat Quinoa

Although quinoa is most commonly found in a health-nut’s kitchen, you’re seriously missing out if you haven’t made room on the shelf for this grain. Quinoa is the new carbohydrate you’ve been praying for since you realized that pizza isn’t actually considered a balanced meal. Originally grown in South America, this ‘grain’ is a hefty serving of protein and is gluten free, so invite all your … Continue reading 3 Creative Ways To Eat Quinoa