Back to School Lunch Idea: Egg and Cheese Bagel Sandwich

Cheese and Egg Bagel Sandwich / Photo +Maricris G 

Back to School is in full swing and keeping up with your kid's daily lunchbox demands require nothing more but an uncomplicated culinary creativity. It really doesn't need to be complex. In this recipe, I took inspiration from my favorite bagel sandwich at Bruegger's. One that my daughter also love. It's easy and quick to make which was more reason to include it in her perfect lunch options that I rotate each week.

Filipino Champorado - The Breakfast of Champions (Recipe)

We have a family breakfast favorite that is exclusively eaten during the Winter months. One that was also a family favorite in my house growing up in the Philippines. Champorado! Dubbed as the breakfast of champions then and might as well be! Now, our version of the traditional Filipino Champorado is quite different though. It is made up of heartier ingredients and we certainly love it hot! Best breakfast food when it's chilly outside.

Meatless, Exotic Thanksgiving

Turkey is a major part of Thanksgiving but the same traditional menu every year is monotonous, boring, unexcitable and usually not vegetarian-friendly. Imagine yourself a vegetarian who have to bring your own food so you have something to eat at a dinner party you were invited to. Tragic isn't it? But vegetarian or not, there is no law that says you can't avert from tradition. This year, we're upholding the vegetarians and sparing the Turkeys (which is in shortage FYI) by going meatless and adding exotic dishes to spice up the menu. This is not your Grandma's traditional Thanksgiving menu!

On the Global Menu List: 

Poland

photo courtesy of wikipedia

Potato Pierogi - This is a traditional Polish dish. My husband is part-Polish. What better way to celebrate than to incorporate this dish to give our daughter a glimpse into his heritage. It's also his favorite so it's a win!

Mocha Cappuccino Muffins Recipe

This is the first muffin I've ever baked and it have become a family favorite! Not surprising. We love Coffee and chocolates in this house and with both as main ingredients of this recipe, our response is automatic. We fell in love with it at first taste! Due to popular demand, I'm sharing the recipe and the goodness of this muffin which you can use to fill your Thanksgiving table or the craving of your sweet palate. A great "what can I bring?" food idea to parties you are invited to!

Iced Pumpkin Spice Chai Coffee Latte Recipe

Cafe Nutellatte (Recipe)

For my coffeeholic friends and Nutella lovers, this recipe is so simple and to die for! Yum. If you haven't done this before, you REALLY should try it. It's quite a coffeelicious recipe and was created out of my curious nature of mixing things up and seeing (tasting) how they'll turn out into. So far, my nutty experiment came out delish! 

3-Bean Macaroni Salad Recipe ( For Vegetarians and Picky Eaters )

Today was one of those days when I don't have the time to cook anything fancy. Good thing I came up with this recipe which is quick and easy to make. Great for Moms on the go and those who needs quick-meal ideas! It's also great for vegetarians, great source of protein and a brilliant option for incorporating vegetables for children who love pasta but absolutely hates veggies! Read on and get the secret.

Blood Orange Cafe Mocha Recipe { Original }

I love coffee and it's not a secret. I even have a bumper sticker on my car that shamelessly tells the whole world about it! Now the only thing you won't hear me shouting about is the after-effect of the creamer or milk that makes my favorite drink as yummy as they are! It's the awful payment I have to pay to enjoy my favorite coffee. It sucks but hello Lactaid! I'm a half-and-half creamer kind-of-gal but I'm also willing to try anything to enjoy my coffee without the gory, nasty side effect of being lactose-intolerant. Thus I tried my creative genius on Lactaid milk and created an original recipe incorporating my favorite chocolate bar and favorite blended coffee drink - Mocha! - and what do you know?! It turned out Yummmmyyyy!!!

7 Colorful Easter Egg Candy Recipes - Eggs to Impress!

Easter is a days away! And are you tired of the boring, same-old-same-old, store bought candies and want to make it a little extra different this year? Well, good for you! Here's your chance to get your creative mojo on and create Eggs to Impress candies for your little ones and the not-so-little peeps in your life this Easter! Maybe, for some of your friends too! Check this eggciting collection that would WOW even Peter Rabbit!

Creative Cooking: No Fuss Chocolate Croissant

Oyyyy I "baked" today and fortunately, no disaster ensued. Successsssss! Ok, you should know baking, to me,  only usually occurs once in a blue moon {maybe the moon is blue today}. I'm an awesome cook {ahem!} it's a given,  but pleeeeazzzeee don't ask me to bake. Ironically, when you're a mom there are moments where you can't deny your child baked goodies. Why was oven ever invented? Anyway, THAT moment was today. And when it is, I make sure I get creative. I have to be yo know. My victim? Classic plain Croissant.