2012, Here I Go

Those are my cupcakes. My mini vegan cupcakes on display at a friend's beautiful wedding. 

My biggest wish for this new year is to have my cupcakes on display everywhere.

Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese

This soup is not only delicious and comforting, but it's also magical. This soup can bring immediate happiness. I like that in a soup.

Orange Rolls with Sugar Glaze

Not too sweet, not too orange-y, not too decadent, just right.

Crisp Gingersnaps

Please excuse my lack of modesty, but these are some pretty perfect lookin' gingersnaps.I made them for Christmas dessert to accompany some vanilla ice cream and salted caramel sauce. And in 10 hours, I will see how that turns out.

Sour Cream-Chicken Mini Casseroles

Please excuse the name of this post. They're basically enchiladas in a bowl, but "Sour Cream-Chicken Enchiladas in a Bowl" sounded too weird to me.

With that said, you should definitely make these, in a bowl, in a casserole dish, in a whatever. They are delicious. 

Fresh Ginger Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream

If you're looking for a refreshing and light cupcake, then look no further. These gingery little guys will hit the spot for ya.

French Bread

I have fond  memories of sitting in a shopping cart, chowing down on a hot, fresh loaf of French bread while my mom pushed me around the grocery store.

Life was so simple back then.

Yellow Chicken Curry

Curry can only be considered delicious if it meets my three standards. First and foremost, it must have a well-spiced, flavorful broth filled with tender meat and delicate potatoes that soak up all that yumminess.


I consider this curry absolutely delicious.

(Vegan) Chocolate Cupcakes with Almond Buttercream

So these tasty little cuties were originally created for a friend's wedding. I spent weeks trying to come up with a delicious vegan and gluten-free chocolate cupcake, and here it is, though sans the gluten-free part.

Broccoli-Cheese Soup

I love soups, any and all soups. I especially like making soup on a cold night, but here in Austin, I'll just have to settle for a delicious bowl of soup, sans the cool weather.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

I love idea of "slow-cooker" meals. I really really do. I mean, what's better than coming home to a cooked meal, ready to just be plated? 

Pan-Fried Pork Chop and Cilantro Three-Ways

I would describe this meal as delicious and easy. Oh and fresh and colorful and light and well, can I say delicious again?

(Vegan) Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream

But before we get to these tasty little guys.

Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs

Look at those juicy ribs, just look at them! They were made inside of my oven and believe me, the meat slipped right off the bone without any trouble at all. Yum.

Potato-Corn-Bell Pepper Soup (an almost Chowder)

I intended on making a rich and creamy chowder with bacon and cheese, but that went out the window when my boyfriend ate all the bacon that morning. 

Perfect Southern Biscuits

So I did it! I made perfect biscuits! Well actually, that should read, So I did it! I found the perfect biscuit recipe online! 

Veggie Lo Mein (with Eggs)

So I was in the mood for Chinese fake-out the other night, and this is what I came up with: lo mein, firecracker shrimp, and caramelized pork belly. It was delicious, and cost me hardly anything at all.

Creamy Taco Mac

This is a dish that I can see myself making for my family on a weekly basis, and I'm positive that it will satisfy everyone's taste buds.

Meatball Sliders

Forget about meatballs and spaghetti, have these instead! 

(Vegan) Lime Cupcakes

Now this is a light and refreshing cupcake, not to mention delicious. Oh and it's also vegan, but not just  vegan either, it's soyless vegan. But the point is, this is a delicious cupcake.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

This is by no means healthy. However I promise you, no one will complain about the taste. So just forget about the former and just focus on the latter. 

Herbed Turkey Burger

Yes ladies and gentlemen, that is a small pile of Sun Chips sitting next to that mountainous burger. That's just how I roll sometimes. 

Vietnamese Bitter Melon Soup

I must confess... I did not make this dish, I simply devoured it. 

Mexican Pizza

This pizza has quickly become a household favorite. It's crispy, light, full of flavor, and easy to whip up. I can definitely appreciate that in a quick, week night dinner.

Super Soft Garlic Knots

These are without a doubt, my favorite side dish. They're soft, flaky, flavorful, and just perfect to be honest. They're also surprisingly easy and freeze oh-so-well. I just love 'em.

Creamy Lemon Sauce with Chicken, Tomatoes and Pasta

So I made a forgotten, yet old favorite recipe a few days ago, and I immediately regretted going almost an entire year without it.

Happy Fourth! (Cop out Update)

I have no recipe today, just this picture of my puppy when she was just 6 weeks old. And if you keep reading, you may just stumble upon another photo. A recipe however, will have to wait until next time. 

Strawberry-Lemonade Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

There's just something so angelic and pure about cream cheese frosting. The subtle tartness, the creamy texture, the untainted color. It's as if it just glows, don't you agree? Or maybe it's just the lighting in my apartment, but whatever. Cream cheese frosting simply makes things better.

Pizza Dough

Pizza dough is a weekly go-to in my house. My boyfriend and I just cannot say no to homemade pizzas, pizza bites, or calzones. But really, could you? The dough is cheap and easy to make and it's such a convenience to find a hunk of frozen ball of pizza dough.

Fried Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

I'm officially declaring it SUMMER. I mean, I know it's only 105 degrees outside, but my craving for fried seafood topped with fruit salsas every other day is usually an indicator. 

Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

I admit that I am probably the only  person that doesn't love cheesecake. It's just never been my thang. But hell, I can still make a damn good strawberry swirl cheesecake. 

Spicy Pork Sliders

I am proud to say that this is a Momma Bird original recipe. I've made pork sliders a dozen times, but they've never had a chance to be publicized, probably because my boyfriend and I have always managed to inhale all of them the second they were plated. Here is finally their chance to be in the spotlight. 

Banana Bread

It's simply wrong to consider this banana bread as a baked good. It's much better than just good, it's baked deliciousness. 

Mini Hamburger Buns

I finally did it... I made hamburger buns! They ended up absolutely perfect. The process, however, was a bit hectic and  frustrating to be honest. BUT, I powered through and was rewarded with fresh, hot delicious mini hamburger buns.

Tilapia en Papillote

This is an old favorite, a cheap meal, a quick dish, an easy clean-up... Do I really need to go on?

Butter Poached Lobster and Tomatoes with Creamy Parmesan Polenta

The phrase "1 stick of butter" will always pique my interest, always. So when I saw this recipe on Steamy Kitchen a month ago, I knew it had to be a winner. Weeks later, lobster tails went on sale for 5 bucks, and I got my chance to make this deliciously rich dish. 

Honey Yeast Rolls

So I recently vowed to never buy any sort of bread ever again, and these here honey yeast rolls make a great argument for keeping that promise. 

Ginger-Braised Chicken Thighs with Jasmine Rice

Hi friends, I moved. Well, I virtually moved. And I updated with an old recipe (but with more pictures!).