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Rice and Beans with Lemon Roast Chicken

April 5, 2019

Towards the end of my pregnancy, I was on bed rest and that meant I watched a lot of daytime television. Every day around my lunch break I would watch The Chew. Still really upset that was canceled; RIP The Chew. They always had fun guests and delicious recipes. One day they had Ina Garten on and she made her skillet lemon chicken and it looked delicious. I remember texting…

April 5, 2019 By Fatima

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Oven Roasted String Beans and Quinoa Baby Food

April 4, 2019

It’s daddy’s turn to make some baby food. Or as Moira Rose would say ‘Bebe’ food. Knowing what Liam likes, I wanted to step it up with some protein and flavor. He loves peas and string beans. I guess every baby loves these, but he LOVES them. Flipping through the Real Baby Food cookbook, I came across this blend of oven roasted string beans and quinoa (and peanut butter and mint).…

April 4, 2019 By Brian

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Parmesan Chicken: Cooking Through Cravings

March 30, 2019

Lately, I’ve been finding myself making the same meals over and over for dinner. As a working mom, time is limited. When I get home after a long day, I want to spend as much time as I can with Liam. So finding quick and easy recipes is a necessity. Brian and I share responsibility of making dinner throughout the week. When it’s my turn, I make my fried rice…

March 30, 2019 By Fatima

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Sweet and Sour Tofu Sticks: Baby Finger Food

March 29, 2019

We are now in the world of finger food! Our son would rather feed himself with his hands than have us feed him with a spoon. This mama is not complaining. Often times, he grabs the spoon from our hands and embarrassingly misses his mouth. We’ve been giving him mini baby cereal crackers and it’s the cutest thing to watch him position his fingers to pick them up. But we…

March 29, 2019 By Fatima

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Roasted Chicken Pizza with Goat Cheese

March 20, 2019

When we were in Las Vegas to see Celine Dion a few weekends ago, we had this delicious Roasted Chicken Pizza from Trevi. Maybe we were a little buzzed from their super-strong cocktails, but this pizza was delicious. So good, we needed to try to recreate it. It was truly a weekend in Vegas, well 30-ish hours. We had been talking about going to see Celine Dion for some time.…

March 20, 2019 By Brian

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Beets and Dill Yogurt Baby Food for Teething

March 15, 2019

At our son’s first vaccine-free appointment last month (yay), we discussed his milestones and food plan. The doctor praised how well he was growing. She asked about all the food he was eating and specifically asked whether we introduced any diary to him. At the time we hadn’t given him any dairy products. She mentioned how important it was to create a more balanced meal now that he’s shifting to…

March 15, 2019 By Fatima

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Almost Like Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies

March 13, 2019

Now that we’ve had some time to breathe and explore our new neighborhood, we already have a few favorite spots. One of those being Chip – like everyone else around us. Chip makes only four cookie flavors daily and switches them up every day. We’ve had way too many cookies in the short time we’ve lived here. They are freakin’ delicious. Then I had a thought, “let’s try to recreate…

March 13, 2019 By Brian

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Cinnamon Swirl Pound Cake

March 6, 2019

The other day, I was on the couch watching the Food Network, which is a typical night for me. That night, someone was making a pound cake and I instantly had a craving. Pound cake is the perfect cake because it does not have any frosting. It’s a weird thing that my siblings and I prefer just the cake with a hint of frosting. Brian is one of those people…

March 6, 2019 By Fatima

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Rosemary Roasted Pears Baby Food

February 27, 2019

Brian and I were excited once we got the green light from the pediatrician to start Liam on solids. In the beginning, it was a slow process, but he went from rejecting oatmeal to wanting nothing but oatmeal. Our son is just like me when it comes to eating. If his oatmeal is not the right consistency (thick), he refuses to eat it. My mother would call that karma. But…

February 27, 2019 By Fatima

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Air Fried French Fries

February 20, 2019

Our 2019 goals are not off to a great start. Target runs (big-box store shopping in general) have reverted back to their old ways. Our reading? Still on the same books. And a balanced diet? Sure, I think that’s the one goal we’re sort of hitting, at least with these air fried french fries. It’s so hard to try to wait until you’re out of everything. But then a few…

February 20, 2019 By Brian

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Red Chicken Curry: Cooking Through Cravings 2

February 13, 2019

File this Red Chicken Curry recipe under “easy weeknight dinners.” Once you’ve prepped (chopped, seasoned, sliced) everything, it takes about 30 minutes to cook. The chicken comes out so moist and the all around flavor is perfection. It has every seasoning you love in a curry, but with a lighter taste. Lilies and Loafers has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of revenue from your purchases. Items…

February 13, 2019 By Brian

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Coconut Chicken Tenders: Cooking Through Cravings 2

January 23, 2019

We loved these chicken tenders so much, we had them for dinner four nights in a row! These were so delicious and deserve a spot on the table at your Super Bowl halftime viewing party. But what makes them so good? They’re crunchy, sweet, and savory. The coconut breading makes them crunchy. I love coconut-fried anything. Pineapple is in the marinade for the chicken and in the sweet chili sauce. It…

January 23, 2019 By Brian

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Our Favorite Food Photography Redos

January 2, 2019

When we started the blog, we were inspired to post all of our favorite recipes. However, we really weren’t paying too much attention to the quality of the photos. But over the last seven years, we stepped up our photography and food styling. My first thought when I looked back at some of these photos was, “Really, Brian?” With a background in film and television production, I was kicking myself,…

January 2, 2019 By Brian

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Skillet Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

December 15, 2018

Sometimes you’re in the mood for cinnamon rolls. Then there are times when you’re in the mood for red velvet cinnamon rolls. Today is one of those days. The best kind of weekend morning involves cinnamon rolls. A fresh-out-of-the-oven-slathered-in-glaze cinnamon roll. But let’s elevate Christmas morning. These skillet red velvet cinnamon rolls are such a treat. While we were perusing our own blog for something to make for dinner, we…

December 15, 2018 By Brian

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Pumpkin Pie with a Homemade Pie Crust

December 14, 2018

At Thanksgiving, I realized I hadn’t made a pumpkin pie this year! But, that’s not too surprising. Growing up, we’d make apple pies all throughout the fall. That is my favorite pie. However, for Thanksgiving, it was all about the pumpkin pie. My favorite time to eat it? The next morning at breakfast, when it’s fresh out the fridge. Now, for Thanksgiving, I celebrate with Fatima’s family. They’re not as…

December 14, 2018 By Brian

All Recipes/ Celebrations/ Christmas/ Dad Bakes Cookies/ Dessert

Gingerbread Cookies

December 4, 2018

Not sure what led to this cookie decorating itch, but I can’t seem to let it go. It started around Halloween when I attempted to decorate pumpkins and ghosts with royal icing. They came out great, but not fantastic. And then I dropped almost all of them before they dried! I needed to redeem myself for Christmas. And what cookie screams Christmas more than gingerbread cookies? After watching many YouTube…

December 4, 2018 By Brian

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