Saturday, January 17, 2015

Craving a Late-Night Snack? No Problem!

I know trying to stay healthy during the New Year and
trying to keep your resolution is hard,
(believe me, I know, haha!),
and you're craving that late-night snack.
According to Cooking Light,
these healthy-late night snacks
help you sleep better!

Almonds

(Photo courtesy of Google)

Cherries

(Photo courtesy of Google)

Cottage Cheese

(Photo courtesy of Google)

Milk

(Photo courtesy of Google)

Bananas

(Photo courtesy of Google)

These are just a few of the late-night snacks to help you sleep better,
for a beautiful, better-rested you!
You can check out the rest of the healthy late-night snacks 
for a better sleep and why they help you sleep here.

Happy and healthy snacking!

- Kish and Yaya

Monday, January 12, 2015

Mac-and-Cheesy Goodness!

Mac and cheese is one of my favorite things in the entire world!
I'm a cheese-lover in general.
Here are a few mac-and-cheese recipes to get you through
those long, winter days!

1. Fancy Mac and Cheese

(Photo courtesy of the Pioneer Woman)

2. Lobster Mac and Cheese

(Photo courtesy of foodiecrush.com)

3. Baked Mac and Cheese

(Photo courtesy of the Pioneer Woman)

4. Roasted Poblano Mac and Cheese

(Photo courtesy of ohmyveggies.com)

5. Wayne's Beef Macaroni and Cheese
(A recipe my mom makes me all the time! A favorite of mine -Kish)

(Photo courtesy of Food Network)

Enjoy these cheesy mac and cheese recipes!
Happy Cooking!

- Kish and Yaya

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Craving Pancakes? No Problem!

I LOVEEEE pancakes!
I mean, who doesn't?
Pancake-haters.
Here are 3 recipes to get your pancake craving fixed!

1. Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

(Photo courtesy of the recipecritic.com)

2. Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Candied Bacon Pancakes
with Nutella Maple Syrup

(Photo courtesy of evilshenanigans.com)

3. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

(Photo courtesy of sugarandcharm.com)
(Note: This recipe calls for homemade ricotta cheese. If you don't
want to make homemade ricotta, you could use store-bough instead.)

Happy cooking!

- Kish and Yaya

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, everyone!
It was great year, and now we welcome 2015!
It'll be filled with lots of new baking and cooking recipes!
Want to bring some luck into your New Year?
Here are a few recipes to get you started!

Hearty Black-Eyed Peas

Hearty Black-Eyed Peas
(Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart)

Cake Doughnuts 
(Ring-shaped foods bring good luck, "coming full circle")

Cake Doughnuts
(Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart)

Marmalade-Glazed Ham
(Pork has fat, so that brings riches.)

Marmalade-Glazed Ham
(Photo courtesy of Martha Stewart)

Wishing you a Happy New Year full of health, good food, and fortune!
Happy cooking and baking!

- Kish and Yaya

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Cupcakes that are perfect for New Year's!


These delicious pink champagne cupcakes are perfect for your New Year's Eve party! They're super easy since they're made with boxed cake mix and frosting! Happy New Year! Ring in 2015 with these cupcakes!
Pink Champagne Cupcakes  
- 1 box of Betty Crocker super moist white cake mix 
- 1 1/4 cups of strawberry moscato (DO NOT use any water, the champagne is used in place of the water)
- 3 egg whites
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can of Betty Crocker fluffy white frosting
- 1 can of Betty Crocker whipped strawberry most frosting
- Assorted sprinkles
Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place cupcake liners in a cupcake pan. Measure all ingredients (except cake mix, just pour that in) and place in a large bowl. Use a hand-mixer to thoroughly combine all ingredients. Using an ice-scream scoop, fill the cupcake liners 3/4 of the way full. Bake for 14-19 minutes, check to see if they are done by sticking toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, they are done. Cool cupcakes and frost them, topping with assorted sprinkles. Happy Baking!

Monday, December 29, 2014

Cookie Time!!

Hey baking world! Sorry I didn't get the chance to finish the cookie countdown, buuuuut....I made cookies today! M&M and peanut butter chips! I used the holiday m&m's for the recipe. 
*tip 1: If your butter still isn't soft, nuke it in the microwave for 5-15 seconds until soft enough to incorporate with the other ingredients. 
**tip 2: I used reap vanilla extract, not the imitation stuff (:
(recipe on the back of the bag)
Happy Baking! 

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Countdown to Christmas (With Cookies, Of Course!). Days Left Until Christmas: 4!

Christmas Cookie Countdown

Days Left Until Christmas: 4

Sorry everyone, no recipe today! (Sad...I know!)
But, Yaya and I did bake cookies today!
Gingerbread cookies, peppermint meltaways, and eggnog cookie cups (not pictured)!
Here are so pictures of our baking today!
Enjoy, and...
Happy Baking!