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Berry Smoothie

A delicious blend of strawberries, blueberries, Greek yogurt, and a bit of milk, this smoothie is a great way to start the day.

I’m actually heading to Lake Tahoe with my friends tonight for a weekend getaway. I don’t venture to snowy areas that often so I’m super excited. And I had no idea what to pack! Which really means that I probably over packed. We’re supposed to go snowboarding, but I’ve done it only once before, three years ago. I know I’m going to fall a lot!

Even though I’m going to be away, I’m writing this recipe beforehand so I can publish it over the weekend anyway.

Corn and Cheese Stuffed Sweet Peppers

Mini sweet peppers stuffed with corn, cheese, and tomato sauce. Each bite is cheesy and slightly sweet, perfect as a snack between meals or as a side to any dish.

These mini sweet peppers are so delicious; it’s hard to resist after just one. Stuffed to the brim with corn and cheese, each bite is so satisfying. These peppers taste just a little bit like pizza. Or at least, that’s what my sisters told me when they tried it. With just 5 ingredients, this recipe is so easy to make and definitely worth the wait. It can easily be doubled and tripled too for more guests.

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Awards Uncategorized

Liebster and Sunshine Awards

I wanted to take this chance to thank everyone who has nominated my blog for these awards. You have no idea how much it means to me, especially since I started my blog only a few months ago.

If you have the chance, check out these bloggers. Not all of them are about food, but their blogs are amazing.

The Liebster Award

This is an award given to new bloggers.

Honey Pecan Shrimp

Slightly crunchy shrimp covered in a light honey lemon mayo with sugar glazed toasted pecans over a bed of finely chopped iceberg lettuce, a delicious yet (slightly) healthier version of the classic Honey Walnut Shrimp.

Have I mentioned that I love shrimp? No? Well, if I didn’t, you now know that I do. Honey Walnut Shrimp is my absolute favorite shrimp dish! We always order it when we eat out at a Chinese restaurant, which honestly isn’t that often. My family firmly believes that if you know how to cook, there’s no need to eat out. So we rarely go out to eat except for special occasions or extremely lazy days. But while this is my favorite dish, it can be pretty pricy. After all, it is seafood.

Avocado Smoothie

Slightly sweetened with condensed milk, this avocado smoothie tastes delicious and creamy. The richness of this smoothie will keep you full for a long time, a perfect afternoon snack to keep away the need to munch. Quick and easy, this smoothie takes less than 10 minutes to prep and make.

Most people use avocadoes in salads, burgers, crepes, eggs benedicts, and so much more. Its rich and creamy texture is a great compliment to many foods. I love avocado in my foods.

But my favorite way of eating avocadoes? Smashed avocadoes or an avocado smoothie. If you have no idea what they are, you’re in for a treat!

Thai Spicy and Sour Soup with Shrimp

A combination of spicy and sour, this Thai soup is a perfect remedy for a cold dreary day. Filled with shrimp, tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions, this soup is very flavorful and delicious.

It’s cold, cloudy, windy, and rainy. Guess what that means? It’s the perfect time for soup!

In Thai, this soup is called Tom Yum Goong, or Hot and Sour Soup with Prawns. It’s spicy from the chili peppers, slightly sour from the lemon juice, and very fragrant from the lemongrass and kefir lime leaves. This soup is a wonderful combination of so many different flavors. You will love it as much as I do.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Topped with Fresh Bananas and Granola

Strawberries and banana blended with peanut butter and Australian yogurt for a delicious creamy smoothie. Topped with slices of fresh bananas and granola, this smoothie is healthy and quick and easy to make, a perfect breakfast for anyone on the go.

Have you ever had Jamba Juice’s Chunky Strawberry Topper? Then you know how delicious it is. Strawberries and bananas blended together with peanut butter and yogurt topped with granola and fresh banana. It’s so addictive. Unfortunately, it’s also pretty pricy. So I decided I wanted to try my hand at recreating that blend of fruits, yogurt and peanut butter. This is the result.

Cheesy Cauliflower Mash

Cheesy mashed cauliflowers that taste like mac and cheese yet has texture similar to potatoes. Delicious and healthy yet still quick and easy, this is a great side to any main dish.

Okay, so I know these photos aren’t the best, but this recipe really is tasty. I’ve eaten it twice already.

Spicy Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Mozzarella Cheese

Roasted asparagus covered with aromatic garlic and melted mozzarella cheese, a delicious side that can be paired with any main dish.

I’m currently obsessed with asparagus. Can you tell? But no worries. This will be the last asparagus post for awhile. I don’t want everyone to be sick and tired of it so soon.

Spicy Garlic Noodles

Delicious garlic noodles with a slight spicy kick from the crushed red peppers. This recipe is quick, taking less than 20 minutes to prep and cook, and easy with the use of just 5 main ingredients!

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