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Cream of Mushroom Soup
© Sunshine UrbaniakThis cream of mushroom soup isn't your typical heavy, cream-based soup. The broth, despite having a cup of half-and-half and a cup of milk, is light and silky with a rich mushroom base complimented with leeks, shallot, garlic, and fresh thyme. Feel...
Blueberry Hand Pies
© Sunshine UrbaniakHand pies have a flaky crust and a sweet, juicy filling, usually fruit. They're super easy to make, come in handy when you need to do something with all those berries you bought, and kids love them. I enjoy one alongside my morning tea. My blueberry...
Steel-Cut Oatmeal with Apples and Cinnamon
© Sunshine UrbaniakThis is my family's go-to recipe for steel-cut oatmeal. It tastes like apple pie in a bowl, but a bit less sweet, and it's a hearty way to start your day. The richness of the toasted oats paired with apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar just melts in...
Tips to Improve Instagram Photos
© Sunshine UrbaniakInstagram has great filters and photo editing abilities to take your photos to the next level. Whether you want dramatic changes or subtle improvements, Instagram can help with color and tone, highlights and shadows, and clarity. No matter what...
Spice-Rubbed Salmon
© Sunshine UrbaniakIf you're looking for a quick yet flavorful meal, this spice rub for salmon fillets will do the trick. In under 15 minutes, you'll have dinner on the table. The rub isn't overly spicy and my kids love it. The brown sugar helps to balance all the...
Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
© Sunshine UrbaniakThese shrimp tacos with cilantro lime slaw are so quick to cook up you might find yourself making them often as a last-minute dinner fix. Shrimp take no time to marinate and cook so they're the perfect main ingredient for a fast meal. When making...
Coronavirus Silver Lining
It's been about two weeks now since my family and I have been sheltering-in-place, hunkering down in our New Jersey home due to the coronavirus outbreak. We only leave the house for groceries and exercise, if the weather permits. We don't know how long the quarantine...
Pico de Gallo
© Sunshine UrbaniakPico de gallo has so many uses even though most people just think of it as a chunky dip with chips or best with bruschetta bread. It's delicious on fish, chicken, and a toasted bagel with cream cheese. One tip when dicing and mincing your...
Tuna Salad
© Sunshine UrbaniakThis tuna salad recipe is so flavorful due to all the ingredients like red onion, green onion, carrot, parsley, and lots of lemon juice. There's the usual ingredients as well like celery, mayonnaise, and relish. My kids eat this off the spoon—no...
Herbed Chicken Salad
© Sunshine UrbaniakWhenever I have leftover chicken breast I tend to make it into chicken salad. It's my go-to, easy and delicious option. In this recipe, the herbs really shine along with the lemony dressing. I like the freshness that the lemon brings because I don't...
Health Benefits of Diffusing Essential Oils
I own an ultrasonic oil diffuser, and I use it just about every day. In the morning, while making my tea, I diffuse peppermint and sweet orange oils to help clear my sinuses and wake up my mind. My husband and kids have come accustomed to the diffuser running when...
Deviled Eggs with Horseradish
© Sunshine UrbaniakI love putting a spin on classic deviled egg recipes. For this recipe, I simply added horseradish but boy does it make a big impact. It adds just enough heat for a "Whoa, I wasn't expecting that!" reaction from guests. Adjust the amount of heat by...
Creamy Chicken Mushroom Pasta with Red Pepper
© Sunshine UrbaniakI once worked in a restaurant in Oakland, California that served this creamy pasta with chicken, andouille sausage, mushrooms, and red bell pepper that I loved ordering. As usual, eventually, I ended up trying to recreate it at home. This recipe...
Eggplant Parmesan
© Sunshine UrbaniakEggplant parmesan is one of my favorite ways to eat eggplant. I also like it in a tomato and mozzarella salad. Eggplant can be tricky because if you don't take the time to salt it, many times it can be soggy and limp. I really recommend taking the...
Photography Composition
© Sunshine UrbaniakWhether you want to take better photos of your children, on your vacation, or just for fun, learning how to master photo composition will give your photos that professional look. Below are five tips and tricks to take your photography to the next...