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Sweet Potato Rounds
I found this recipe from blogger Taryn Shank a while ago and it has become one of my favorite meal prep staples! These sweet potatoes are...
kodicooks
Mar 26, 20232 min read
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Italian Chopped Salad
My favorite part about an Italian Chopped Salad is how hearty and filling it is! I hate when I order a salad and then after eating...
kodicooks
Mar 9, 20231 min read
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Homemade Biscuits
I got this family recipe from a good friend of mine and HOLY MOLY it's the only biscuit recipe I'll use for the rest of my life. I...
kodicooks
Feb 23, 20232 min read
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Homemade Mac n' Cheese
Posting this because let's be honest...who doesn't love mac 'n cheese?! I know we are all fans of the boxed stuff (did someone say...
kodicooks
Feb 23, 20231 min read
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Homemade Garlic Breadsticks
When I tell you that I never pass up an opportunity to order bread sticks at a restaurant, I mean it! Bread is the key to my heart. This...
kodicooks
Jan 3, 20231 min read
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Chili Onion Crunch Smashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 2 lbs baby potatoes (about 1½ -2 inches in diameter) 1 jar of Trader Joes Chili Onion Crunch 2 tbsp kosher salt 3-4 tbsp...
kodicooks
Dec 29, 20221 min read
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Fried Rice
Ingredients: 6 C cooked brown rice 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 (16oz) bag of frozen mixed cut...
kodicooks
Dec 29, 20221 min read
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Asian Cucumber Salad
Ingredients: 1 english cucumber, thinly sliced into half-moon shapes ½ red onion, thinly sliced 1 tbsp sesame oil 3 tbsp rice vinegar 1...
kodicooks
Dec 29, 20221 min read
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Cajun Fries with Spicy Fry Sauce
Ingredients: 1 russet potato ¾ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper ½ tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chili powder ¼ tsp paprika 2 tbsp olive oil For the Sauce:...
kodicooks
Dec 29, 20221 min read
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Chili Onion Crunch Rice
Ingredients: 1½ Cups dry brown rice, rinsed 3 cups vegetable broth (sub water) 2 tbsp Trader Joe’s Chili Onion Crunch 1 tbsp butter...
kodicooks
Dec 29, 20221 min read
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Pesto, Tomato & Burrata Salad
This pesto, tomato & burrata salad might be the easiest, most impressive salad you can make! I love making this salad when entertaining...
kodicooks
Dec 29, 20222 min read
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Mexican Rice
As a Southern California girl, you could imagine that I've had my fair share of authentic Mexican food. It is one of my favorite cuisines...
kodicooks
Dec 29, 20221 min read
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Garlic & Herb Boursin Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients: 2 lbs baby gold potatoes, quartered ¼ C butter 1 package of garlic & herb Boursin Soft Cheese ½ C Original Unflavored...
kodicooks
Dec 29, 20221 min read
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Artichoke Bottoms
I made these artichoke bottoms as part of my Valentine's Day Date Night In menu, and now looking back, I think these babies need their...
kodicooks
Dec 29, 20222 min read
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Smashed Plantains
Tostones! Have you ever tried them?! Well, now is your chance. They are plantains, cut into slices, fried, then smashed down and fried...
kodicooks
Dec 28, 20222 min read
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Southwest Black Bean and Corn Salad
This Southwest Black Bean and Corn Salad recipe totally reminds me of SUMMER! Which is the best season in by opinion. It's fresh, bright,...
kodicooks
Dec 28, 20221 min read
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Pantry Pasta Salad
This recipe was inspired by all of the questions I have been getting about cooking during quarantine. This Pantry Pasta Salad is all...
kodicooks
Dec 28, 20222 min read
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Jalapeno Cornbread
Brace yourself - this is the homemade cornbread recipe of your dreams! My jalapeno cheddar cornbread makes the perfect accompaniment to...
kodicooks
Dec 28, 20222 min read
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Honey Dijon Brussel Sprouts
When I was growing up, brussel sprouts had the worst reputation as if they were the stinkiest, nastiest, least palatable vegetable out...
kodicooks
Dec 27, 20222 min read
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Chicken Salad
Anybody who has completed a Whole 30 knows the struggle once you get to day 17 or 18, when absolutely nothing sounds appetizing and all...
kodicooks
Dec 27, 20221 min read
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