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Homemade Naan

We love making Indian food at home and we all know that the best thing for homemade Indian is homemade naan! This is super easy to make and doesn’t have 500 ingredients! What you need: What to do: Combine the flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Add warm water, yogurt, and oil. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let it rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until it has doubled. Split into 20-25 balls and roll each into oval or round shapes. In a heated and oiled cast iron pain, cook each naan for

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A Better Way to Share a Meal: The Board

We wanted to share with you how eating a meal seated around a charcuterie board is such a great way to encourage fellowship and friendship. Last weekend our “Florida family” attended a wonderful Christmas Fest presentation at our church, First Assembly Fort Myers, FL (FAMFM.com). After the amazing show, we headed over to our house and shared a lovely charcuterie board put together by the combined efforts of the guests. The holiday season can often feel rushed and stressful with kids’ events, church events, work parties, Christmas card sending, cookie baking, gift shopping/wrapping…and the list continues. Parents especially find themselves

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Loaded Mediterranean Sweet Potato Fries

We’ll let the title speak for itself… Absolutely delicious!!! Nothing beats loaded fries, and when you pair them with your favorite type of dish (Mediterranean), it elevates the experience even more! What you need: What to do: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spread your fries on a baking sheet and drizzle with EVOO and lemon juice, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, lemon zest, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and dill. Toss to coat all fries well. Bake in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes – flip your fries and then place them back in the oven for about 5

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5 Sides for Thanksgiving 

Whether you are hosting or attending Thanksgiving, sometimes it can be stressful to keep things fresh and fun! Obviously, we all love traditional dishes for the holiday season, but bringing a new dish can be a great conversation starter.  Here are 5 sides to make for your Thanksgiving dinner!  Rainbow Brown Sugar Carrots What you need: What to do: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and peel the rainbow carrots. Cut them into uniform sticks or coins for even cooking. In a bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, brown sugar, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Place the

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Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Salad

We love this broccoli salad and it is typically a crowd pleaser too. Feel free to add some sunflower seeds for some extra crunch!  What you need What to do In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, red onion, cranberries, bacon, and cheddar. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or Vegenaise), apple cider vinegar, and honey (or maple syrup). Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving, to let the flavors blend.  Tip: This salad holds up well overnight and is

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Whipped Cream Cheese Spread with Roasted Carrots and Bacon

This recipe is a delicious adaptation of a classic whipped feta and roasted carrot dish, incorporating bold flavors and a smooth, creamy texture. Perfect as a side dish or a spread with warm bread. We made it when we were lacking feta and used what we had in the kitchen. The results were delish! What you need: For the toppings: What to do: Roast the Carrots: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Toss the carrot rounds with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet in a single

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