Posts by Serena Wolf
Lemon-Herb Couscous
GOT COOKING FATIGUE?!! NEED A NEW SIDE DISH OR #SASSYDESKLUNCH? LOVE COUSCOUS? The underrated joy of writing blog posts is that I can imagine the reader doing whatever I want, so I’m picturing you jumping up and down while enthusiastically screaming, “YES! I DO!!!” to the above queries. And it’s making me feel even more…
Read MoreFrozen Strawberry Margaritas
I love a frozen margarita. Probably because I associate frozen margaritas with Las Vegas, and I also love Las Vegas. But that’s a topic for another time (/several chapters of my memoir.) With that said, the one downside of most frozen margaritas is the amount of sugar involved, which is unfortunate for yours truly on…
Read More8 Chia Seed Smoothie Recipes
Let’s talk Chia Seed Smoothies!!! But first—in case you’re not familiar with the super seeds—let’s quickly cover a few fun chia seed facts. These tiny seeds are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fabulous antioxidants, as well as a significant amount of protein and fiber. Just two tablespoons of chia seeds contain 11 grams of fiber…
Read MoreItalian Sausage and Herb Stuffed Mushrooms
You know tiny food makes me giddy, and I’m borderline ecstatic about these supremely savory Italian Sausage and Herb Stuffed Mushrooms, which I’m hoping you’ll take for a spin as soon as humanly possible. Fact: Stuffed mushrooms are a wildly underrated finger food. Many people I’ve spoken to—because I am indeed the type to work…
Read More2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Home and Style Mavens
THE GIFT GUIDES ARE HERE!!!! We’ve got ideas for a variety of fabulous humans: Home and Style Mavens (below), Home Cooks and Food Lovers, Beauty and Wellness Enthusiasts, and Dudes. We all know that holidays aren’t about the presents (particularly in the dumpster fire of a year that is 2020), BUT you may also know…
Read More2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Dudes
THE GIFT GUIDES ARE HERE!!!! We’ve got ideas for a variety of fabulous humans: Home Cooks and Food Lovers, Beauty and Wellness Enthusiasts, Home and Style Mavens, and the most challenging of giftees…DUDES. We all know that holidays aren’t about the presents (particularly in the dumpster fire of a year that is 2020), BUT you…
Read More2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Beauty and Wellness Enthusiasts
THE GIFT GUIDES ARE HERE!!!! We’ve got ideas for a variety of fabulous folks: Beauty and Wellness Enthusiasts (below), Home Cooks and Food Lovers, Home and Style Mavens, and, of course, Dudes. We all know that holidays aren’t about the presents (particularly in the dumpster fire of a year that is 2020), BUT you may…
Read More2020 Holiday Gift Guide for Home Cooks and Food Lovers
.Take a deep breath. Prepare yourself… THE GIFT GUIDES ARE HERE!!!! We’ve got ideas for a variety of fabulous humans: Home Cooks and Food Lovers (below), Beauty and Wellness Enthusiasts, Home and Style Mavens, and, of course, the Dudes. We all know that holidays aren’t about the presents (particularly in the dumpster fire of a…
Read More15 Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes
Hello, friends! I was about to say that Thanksgiving looms large on the horizon—but I think a more apt statement is…Thanksgiving looms small on the horizon? Holiday celebrations are going to look different for many of us this year, but I think one silver lining is that smaller feasts may create an opportunity to experiment…
Read MoreGrilled Vegetables with Tomato Basil Sauce, Feta and Herbs
Another week, another grilling recipe! Thank you for supporting my summer mission. Not gonna lie, there was some initial tension surrounding my love affair with the grill. Logan has long prided himself on his grilling skills (they are indeed quite excellent), and sharing grilling duties took a teensy bit of getting used to. Luckily, we…
Read MoreOrzo with Tomato Basil Sauce, Zucchini, and Grilled Shrimp
IT’S GRILLING SEASON, FRIENDS!!!!! Sorry for yelling, but the aggressive use of caps and exclamation points feels necessary given that this is the very first grilling season that I have access to a real, live grill. After so many years wed to my trusty grill pan in NYC—aka The Land of Very Few Grills—using an…
Read MoreWeeknight Spaghetti and Meatballs
Fun fact: When Logan and I first became roommates many, many moons ago, there was only a single cookbook on his shelf, Rao’s Cookbook: Over 100 Years of Italian Home Cooking. (If I hadn’t already known he was my future husband, this probably would have sealed the deal.) The first few months of cohabitating with…
Read MoreIdiotproof Chicken Breasts
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are often dismissed as dry and tasteless, but this easy stovetop technique gives boneless, skinless chicken breasts an image overhaul, eliminates poultry cooking anxiety and produces tender, juicy chicken breasts every single time. OG blog friends and Dude Dieters, I hope you’re extremely familiar with this recipe, but I’m finally posting…
Read More2020 Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is almost upon us, friends! As with all holidays, it goes without saying that Mother’s Day isn’t about presents. It also goes without saying that presents are AWESOME. Hugs, breakfast in bed, and coupons for a 5 minute back rub (I stand by the latter being a very thoughtful, definitely not lazy gift)…
Read MoreThe Domesticate Me Community Small Business Guide
Greetings, friends!!! You know I hate to get overly touchy-feely, but if you’re reading this, I consider you a member of my community. I may not have met most of you in real life, but I correspond with many of you on the daily via blog comments, email, and Instagram DM. Hundreds of you tested…
Read More20 Easy Recipes To Make With Canned Beans
Let’s hear it for canned beans!!! So easy. So versatile. So full of nutrients and fiber. SO HOT RIGHT NOW. I never thought I’d find myself writing a love letter to canned beans, but here we are. (And if we’re being honest, fangirling over canned beans is probably the least odd thing that I’ve done…
Read MoreEasy Healthy Recipes Using Mostly Pantry Staples
Hello, friends!! I’ve been thinking about you a lot. I hope you and yours are safe, healthy, and hanging in there. I’m sending you as much love and calm through this screen as I possibly can. The world is a devastatingly scary and chaotic place right now, but I’m leaning into every little bit of…
Read MoreSkillet Cauliflower Gnocchi with Sausage and Spinach
I’m not sure how this happened, but…this is my very first blog post of 2020?! Between the #DudeDietDinnertime tour and some other professional/life happenings, we’re somehow a month and a half into the New Year, and I’ve yet to empty mah 2019 nets! Given the psychotic delay, I considered skipping my annual overshare (which usually…
Read More2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Dudes
We’re closing out Gift Guide Week with a bang, friends!!! We’ve already covered presents for the domestic gods and goddesses in your life. The beauty and wellness junkies are squared away. Home décor and style enthusiasts? Done. So, what’s left? Arguably the trickiest category of giftees… DUDES. For whatever reason, dads, brothers, husbands, and boyfriends…
Read More2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Home Décor and Style Enthusiasts
Holiday Gift Guide week continues!!! Are you having as much fun as I am?!!! Don’t answer that. We’ve got the Domestic Gods and Goddesses and the Beauty and Wellness Junkies covered, and today we’re tackling present picks for the home décor and style enthusiasts in your life. From the coziest blanket scarf to a chic…
Read More2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Beauty and Wellness Junkies
Gift guide week continues, my little elves!! We’ve covered gifting for the Domestic Gods and Goddesses in your life, so let’s move on to present picks for the beauty and wellness junkies. From skincare products to sassy athleisure, natural sleep aids, and the ultimate travel pillow, I’m hoping you’ll find something for someone you love…
Read More2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Domestic Gods and Goddesses
Prepare yourselves… THE GIFT GUIDES ARE COMING!!!! Look, I know the holidays aren’t about the presents, BUT I also know that giving and receiving presents is kind of the best. Nothing gives me more Buddy the Elf-like joy than finding the perfect present for someone I love. It’s not always easy (we all have that…
Read MoreHarvest Squash Phyllo Turnovers
There are certain restaurant dishes that I think and dream about on the reg. I recently discussed this with a friend who does the same (I mean, everyone does this, no??), and we went deep on the dishes in our top five. To be honest, it nearly killed me to pick only five, but this…
Read MoreOne-Pot Cheeseburger Fusilli
OH MY GOD, IT’S DDD DAY, FRIENDS!!!!!! IT’S FINALLY HERE!!! Fair warning, I am going to be playing fast and loose with the expletives and exclamation points today. I have so many feeeeelings, and they must be expressed. The Dude Diet Dinnertime is officially out in the world, and I’d be lying if I said…
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