Youโre going to find my in-depth reviews about places Iโve traveled to, kitchen adventures (and maybe mishaps) , restaurants Iโve visited far and wide (looking at you, Dublin) and tons more behind the scenes of what happens at The Monique Story!
May 22, 2020
Say hello to the scrummiest brunch meal ever ๐ณ๐ฅ Think crispy bacon, umami veggies, melty cheese and fluffy eggs all in perfect harmony with this easy frittata! I made this frittata last weekend and it hit all ๐๐ฝ the ๐๐ฝ spots ๐๐ฝ and you definitely need to make this if you like anything breakfast food […]
May 13, 2020
One upside of quarantine is that I’m cooking way more than usual, and I’ve been enjoying it so much! While I usually like to get creative, sometimes a simple dinner (like this one) is all I want and need. This dinner only takes 20 minutes from start to finish so it’s perfect for busy weekday […]
May 6, 2020
As you may or may not know, Iโm not much of a baker. I’m actually kind of a bad baker. So when I say these are so easy to make, I really mean it! #sponsored I partnered with @wildplantco and used their premium full spectrum hemp extract oil (aka CBD oil) to make these gluten […]
Chicken tikka masala is a classic dish and it’s usually people’s first taste of Indian food, but did you know this is actually a very British dish? All I can say is, whoever created this dish, thank you. It’s as comforting as it gets. It also seems simple enough to make, but it takes several […]
April 7, 2020
I haven’t posted a cocktail recipe before, but for the first time in awhile I felt like getting a little more creative with my drink than my usual gin and La Croix. Enter this pretty green drink. Ingredients: 1 baby cucumber 6-8 fresh basil leaves 1 lime, juiced 3 oz gin 6 oz sparkling water […]
February 6, 2020
This spicy Asian noodle soup with chicken and veggies (gluten free and dairy free) is all you need during these cold winter nights! I tend to make some version of this every couple weeks because it’s packed with nutrients but also so easy to make! This recipe makes two servings. Ingredients: – 12 oz rice […]
January 9, 2020
I’ve been gluten free for awhile now and while I was mourning the loss of all things gluten at first, I’ve learned a lot of tricks to enjoy the gluten free life! Brands like Banza come in clutch when you want to enjoy pasta because it’s not only gluten free but it’s full of plant-based […]
Gooey, fluffy, sweet, and irresistible cinnamon rolls are EASY with this recipe! It’s perfect for cold weather days, for sharing with friends and family, and it’s a staple in our house on Christmas morning. Ingredients: For the rolls: 16 oz dough (you can totally cheat and use store-bought frozen dough) 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 […]
November 13, 2019
It’s here: the best friggin banana bread recipe EVER. Seriously. The best and only recipe you’ll ever need for the rest of your days. Here’s what you’ll need: 3 small very ripe bananas, mashed 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup raw honey 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 cup full fat yogurt (I use White Mountain) 1 […]
November 11, 2019
I had the privilege of working with Pure Farmland, a new plant-based protein product, and I created four slider recipes with their products! I wanted to show the variety of things that you can make with their products, so I have a breakfast, east Asian, BBQ and Mediterranean flavors in the four recipes. Take a […]
October 18, 2019
I created the most wonderful Sunday brunch with some help from The American Lamb Board and these recipes are sure to be your new fall favorite! Lamb Shawarmaย 3 lb lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into small cubes 3 minced garlic cloves 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp cumin 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp […]