In the Kitchen | So Pretty is as Pretty Does.

May 6

Oh hey, Parfait.

As a teenager, the early morning hours and I were not compatible. To be fair, I rarely gave them a chance. Now, the morning is my favorite part of the day. This naturally leads to breakfast being my very favorite meal. This strawberry + walnut + honey parfait is one of my go-to breakfasts (and sometimes afternoon snack and sometimes dessert) mainly because it’s simple and delicious. Side note: if you made Banana + Walnut Pancakes {100% whole wheat} over the weekend, this parfait is even easier as you’ll have all but one of the ingredients on hand.

May 4

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Cinco de Mayo {Double Agave Margarita}

I’m a big fan of margaritas. That being said, I don’t get to drink them very often. I prefer a traditional style with simple ingredients and sometimes it can be tough to find a classic margarita among all the slushie style and tub mix versions. The warmer weather paired with Cinco de Mayo celebrations tomorrow has put me in the mood for my favorite margarita.

May 2

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Banana Walnut Pancakes {100% whole wheat}

I am continually on the hunt for a pancake recipe that uses whole wheat flour without turning out pancakes that have the consistency of an old dish sponge. This recipe is the best I’ve found and after making a few minor tweaks, these were the best 100% whole wheat pancakes I’ve eaten.

Apr 30

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Hearty + Healthy {Chicken, Veggies + Brown Rice}

I love meals that have protein, vegetables and carbohydrates all in one dish. This dinner is hearty, simple and requires hardly any clean up. It does take some time, but most of the time is just the chicken and veggies baking in the oven. As an added bonus, this recipe serves four and costs under $10.

Jun 11

Big ol’ bowl of coleslaw.

I love coleslaw – tangy and sweet, it’s my favorite summertime side dish. Because I like it so much, I make my own so I can control the ingredients and make it a little healthier.