Be Yourself.

"Beauty begins

the moment

you decide 

to be 

YOURSELF."

xo
 

Slow Cooker Jambalaya

It officially feels like FALL!

There's something so comforting having a soup on a Rainy Fall day. 

So let's get the Slow Cooker Cooking started!

We seem to be making this at least twice a year and its so good every time.

I modified the recipe and added some few things.

It's good with mushrooms and It's better to use Boneless thighs than

Chicken breast...

But, that still depends on your preference.

I can't say its an Authentic Jambalaya, but its good either way.

Recipe ( HERE )

So so good!

Let me know what you guys think!!

xoxo

 

Steak and Quinoa Bowl

 

Eating healthy has been on point lately.

It feels good to be able to stick to this kind of diet, feel good about it

And also enjoy my favorite food on weekends.

I mean, look at this beautiful bowl!

Who says eating healthy is boring???

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 16 oz sirloin steak 
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• 1 green pepper, sliced
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1 avocado

Quinoa

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 tsp butter
• 1 pinch salt

Corn Salsa

• 1 cup corn
• 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Pico de Gallo

• 2 tomatoes diced
• 1 small onion finely diced
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

• Make your quinoa in a rice cooked or in a pot on the stove.
• Meanwhile, mix ingredients for corn salsa and pico de gallo together. 
• On med-high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil to a large frying pan. When pan is smoking, add the steak and cook on high for approximately 2-3 minutes each side, depending on the thickness of your steak. When the steak is somewhat firm and not super squishy, I usually take it off. Be sure to let it rest for AT LEAST 5 minutes before slicing it across the grain!
• After the steak is finished, keep the frying pan on the heat, add remaining tbsp of olive oil and add the veggies, sautéing for about 5 minutes and stirring every once in a while.
• Put bowl together by adding sliced steak, stir-fried veggies, salsas and sliced avocado in a circle around the quinoa in the middle of the bowl or any way you like.
• Add your favorite topping, garnishes and enjoy!
  
  

  

  
  

  So healthy and so filling!

  Let me know what you guys think!!

  
  

  
  

  Have a great week.

  
  

  xoxo

  
  
  

Fall Favorites

Ahhh... Fall!

With so many awesome food and drinks you can enjoy.

Is there anything else better?

Definitely been enjoying all the Fall goodies lately 

then ever since we got back from Europe.

I am loving it.

Pumpkin Spice Latte.

That actually taste like Pumpkin!

haha!

Apple Cider Donuts.

That will probably my must buy every Fall.

This one from Buckeye Farm and Produce in Warrensburg was on point.

I have tried few other and this one is probably the best.

So fresh and not that Sweet!!!

SOOO GOOD!!

...And of course.

The Pumpkin beer that I'm skipping this year.

Hubby is drinking some for me :)

Ready for some Football??

Have a good weekend!!!

xoxo

 

Fall Vibes

 

It's officially Fall in front of our house today and I am so in love!

I am definitely starting to love Fall more.

So much fun to decorate!

I am so glad hubby was on board to help pick out these today.

We are going to do a lot of Fall things this weekend so we decided to just go ahead

and get these while the boys are at School.

The best idea!

Do you like to decorate in Fall?

How gorgeous is this Mum??!!!!

xoxo

Strawberry Steak Salad with Creamy Balsamic Cream

Ohh to be back in Italy again.

I think I miss the food the most!

So from time to time I try to recreate some of my favorite dish as much as I can.

Steak Salad with Strawberries and Balsamic Cream??

It is AMAZING.

I'm so glad I can actually make this whenever I want.

It may not be as awesome but its close!

Ingredients:

Steak (I Airfried this one and its so good!)

Strawberries. (Sliced)

Spinach

Sliced Almonds

Balsamic Cream 

 So so easy!

Let me know what you guys think!!

xo

Kale and Sweet Potato Bowl

 

Hello guys!

Happy Weekend!!!

 How is your weekend so far?

We have so much to do in the house that has been waiting for us lol

 So we decided

to have a low key weekend and FINALLY do it.

It feels good to sleep in though.

This Kale and Sweet Potato Bowl is just perfect for Lunch.

So so easy to make!

What you need:

Chopped Kale

Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Baked in the oven for 15-20mins 375F)

Scrambled eggs

Sliced Avocado

Everything but the Bagel Seasoning  (From Trader Joe's )

So simple but so good!

Let me know what you guys think!!

xoxo

Favorite Oatmeal

In some Days, I like Breakfast to be easy.

Bagel with some Avocado, or whole wheat bread with some Peanut butter.

Now, that it's getting a little chilly in the morning.

A bowl of Oatmeal is just perfect.

..And it's so so healthy. 

The easy microwaved oatmeals works too but you know.

The traditional ones taste so much better.

First one, 

I made this Cinnamon Banana Oatmeal.

The combination of the flavors made oatmeal so so good!

Cinnamon Banana Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Rolled Oats
• 1 Cup Oat Milk or Almond Milk
• Mashed Banana
• Sliced Bananas (for topping)
• Cinnamon

Directions

• Mix and cook in a pot over medium heat for 5 mins

Blueberry Crumble Oats

Then I also made this Oatmeal.

Using the same recipe but with different topping.

This one has Protein Granola, blueberries and Peanut butter. 

I used to hate eating Oatmeal as it seems so boring for me.

But, changing up the topping made such difference.

Let me know what you guys think!

xoxo

 

Always find time.

 

"Always find time 

for things 

that you make you 

feel alive. "✨
 

Happy October!

Fall is here!!

I hope you are all having a cozy, relaxing weekend!

xoxo