You’re going to find my in-depth reviews about places I’ve traveled to, kitchen adventures (and maybe mishaps) , restaurants I’ve visited far and wide (looking at you, Dublin) and tons more behind the scenes of what happens at The Monique Story!
April 14, 2022
If you love shrimp, you’re going to LOVE this recipe. It is healthy, fast, delicious, and sooooo easy! Plus it’s gluten, dairy and soy free (and loaded with high protein shrimp). It’s the perfect recipe to make on a busy weekday night for yourself or for a family. The chewy sweet potato noodles soak up […]
April 13, 2022
These spicy, tangy, Thai inspired lemongrass chili chicken wings are gluten/dairy/soy free and are a nice change from the usual buffalo or bbq wings you might order – and these are made with *really good* ingredients. What you’ll need: -3 lbs chicken wings -1 stalk of lemongrass, thinly sliced -3 tbsp of chili oil -2 […]
April 12, 2022
I don’t usually opt for vegan meals but sometimes you just want veggies! Curries are a great way to sneak in those greens you’ve been avoiding and the spice can be as spicy or mild as you want. Obviously the longer you can simmer your curry the better it will be, but the quality of […]
Waffles + chardonnay are the new hottest pair in town 🧇 I’ve created the perfect brunch recipe to pair with RedThumb Natural Wine’s crisp, light and unoaked chardonnay. A few notes about this lovely natural chardonnay – it has notes of green apple, stone fruit and a hint of butterscotch mingled with a light creaminess. […]
February 24, 2021
This is the ultimate lazy bolognese sauce recipe! Sometimes you want the comfort of a rich bolognese but don’t have the time or can’t be bothered to labor at the stove for three hours. Enter this easy peasy recipe with several short cuts that ensure your sauce is full of flavor! Ingredients: 1 lb of […]
January 26, 2021
When you want something that screams comfort, make this gluten free apple fritter cake. Soft and cake-like + tart apples + cinnamon + crunchy oats + pecans on top… YUM. It’s the perfect balance of an apple fritter meets spongy vanilla spiced cake. Plus it pairs perfectly with ice cream for a delish dessert, or […]
December 9, 2020
Warm and cozy recipe alert! Creamy parmesan and ricotta polenta, sautéed mushrooms and onions, pan seared flank steak, fresh arugula and parmesan shavings. Yuuummmmoooo! This is perfect for a date night and takes about 30 minutes to make. You can add in other vegetables you have lying around, but I think onions and mushrooms work […]
Elevate your typical white rice with saffron from Pure Saffron Farms! #ad With this simple recipe, your next chicken and rice dish will have heaps of flavor and depth thanks to a little thread of spice known as saffron. This is my favourite way to make rice and I almost never make plain rice anymore, […]
July 15, 2020
Paneer bhurji is Indian comfort food at its finest. I finally got my mom to share her recipe and y’all it is AMAZING. I haven’t seen this dish at any restaurants in Austin (to be fair I haven’t been to every single Indian restaurant) and I believe everyone needs to try this dish at least […]
June 29, 2020
Your tacos could use some reviving. Switch things up and use American lamb in your tacos for a nutritious + delicious quick weeknight dinner! I was gifted some amazing lamb tenderloins from Capra Foods and the American Lamb Board and whipped up these easy tacos. Think spicy, bold flavor with creamy fresh guac and a […]
May 28, 2020
When you want breakfast in under 5 minutes, this is what you make. Yes, we are working from home, but we are still working, and we still need to fuel our bodies with nutritional (and tasty) things. Enter this smoothie bowl. It’s creamy, it’s tangy, it’s got bits of crunch, and it’s everything you want […]