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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...
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...
Peel-and-Eat Shrimp
© Sunshine UrbaniakGrowing up I loved peel-and-eat shrimp, and I could never get enough it. Whenever I'd order a shrimp cocktail at a restaurant it felt like a tease. Five shrimp, that's it! I could've ordered three more, easily. Fast forward to today and I'm still...
Creamy Mac and Cheese
© Sunshine UrbaniakFor the longest time I used two pots for making mac and cheese; one for boiling the pasta and one for making the cheese sauce. Well not anymore! After making it one pot I can't find a reason to ever go back to using two. Boiling the pasta in the...
Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
© Sunshine UrbaniakMost people have leftover turkey after Thanksgiving, Christmas, or whenever they cook a turkey. It usually doesn't get consumed in one sit down. One way to use up those leftovers is by making them into pot pies. It's really the perfect option...
Caring for Dry Skin in Winter
If you're like me, static electricity, cold hands and feet, and dry skin arrive alongside the cold, winter air. The dry air does a number on my eyes, nose, and, most of all, my skin, but over the years, I've learned some tricks to help curb and treat my itchy, parched...
Improving Curb Appeal with Gardens
This beautifully landscaped yard considers the house's architecture style and surroundong hardscapes, projecting a clean and modern home. © Michael deLeon, HGTV.comWhether you live in a single-family house or an apartment building, curb appeal matters. Beyond resell...
Chicken Noodle Soup
© Sunshine UrbaniakWho doesn't love chicken noodle soup! It's a classic—healing almost. Chicken noodle soup is everyone's go-to soup when feeling under the weather. That classic broth flavor is burned into everyone's mind. So why mess with it? Well, we didn't really...
Banana Pancakes
© Sunshine UrbaniakPut a spin on plain pancakes next time you're cooking up breakfast. Bananas are a popular pancake topping, so why not infuse them into the pancake batter. When I first made these pancakes my daughter said they tasted a little like banana bread, and...
Shrimp Pesto Pasta
© Sunshine UrbaniakThis shrimp pesto pasta could not be simpler to make yet it packs a powerful punch of flavor. There are many variations of pesto sauce out there and I've tried many of them. This recipe is the result of many tests done over the years. It has the...
Beets in Mustard Sauce with Shallots
© Sunshine UrbaniakThis classic beets with mustard sauce recipe gets a semi-homemade makeover with pre-cooked, packaged beets. Not only does it speed up the marinating time, it drastically reduces cook time to no-cook time! I use the packaged beets from the...
Fish Tacos with Lime Crema
© Sunshine UrbaniakWe eat a lot of tacos and burritos in our house and fish tacos is a nice break from the norm of rice, corn, and beans. The cool lime crema and cabbage slaw really brightens up the dish. I use a light, white fish like flounder for my fish tacos, and...