In an effort to cool down in this insane August heat in New York, I’ve been clamoring for smoothies, iced coffee and lots of Crystal Light lemonade. I also eat more watermelon than you can even imagine. I can finish one of those massive Costco watermelons in 2-3 days…on my own! My other new summer […]
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Nuggets with Chocolate BBQ Sauce
Dear Coco, Thank you for inviting me in to your chocolate world, transporting me with your rich and unique truffles and bold global flavors! With every bite of your premium artisan chocolates, I am taken on a journey to exotic locales and my taste buds are completely transformed. Thank you! Kitchen Tested Dear Coco is an […]
Chocolate Challah
I LOVE challah! I mean, does anyone out there NOT love challah? What I’ve found from a lifetime of eating challah on Shabbat is that everyone has their own favorite texture and flavor: light and fluffy, egg-free, sweet with a cinnamon crumble, garlic oil brushed on top, raisins or chocolate chips mixed right in to […]
July Foodie Penpal Reveal Day!
It’s my second month being a part of the Foodie Penpal program and this round has been just as much fun as the first! Unlike the penpal I had as a child in school, every month on The Lean Greenbean Foodie penpal program, we are each assigned a new person to send a food package […]
Blueberry Nectarine Scones with Fruit Compote
One of my many mottos is to take the risk and try everything once! It may not always work out, but at least I can say I tried it, right?!? So when it comes to my cooking, I love to pair odd ingredients, make updates to the recipes I grew up eating and make the […]
Eggs in Chili Clouds
When I’m on a diet, I pretty much eat the same thing every day for breakfast and lunch. I always enjoy the food I’m eating, but I don’t really change it up when I know something is working and I’m actually losing weight. You wouldn’t know it from most of the food I’m posting, but […]
