Chef Ria – Me in the Kitchen

Indulge in the festive flavors of the season with Chocolate Peppermint Crazy Cupcakes! These moist, dairy-free, and egg-free treats combine rich chocolate with a refreshing peppermint twist, making them perfect for holiday gatherings. Topped with a peppermint glaze, crushed candy canes, or a drizzle of chocolate, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious. Easy to make with pantry staples, these cupcakes are vegan-friendly and packed with nostalgic charm. Your holiday baking just got a whole lot sweeter!"

Me in the Kitchen, Recipes

Crockpot Roasted Potatoes: The Easiest Way to Make Perfectly Roasted Potatoes

December 4, 2024December 9, 2024 Chef Ria

Discover how to make perfectly tender and flavorful roasted potatoes using your crockpot. This easy recipe from MeInTheKitchen.com ensures a hassle-free method with minimal prep and maximum taste. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday sides. Includes tips for seasoning and achieving a golden, crispy finish.

Blog, Me in the Kitchen

6 Ways to Save Money on Your Groceries

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024 Chef Ria

6 Ways to Save Money on Groceries right now, today. As food prices continue to rise, finding effective ways to save on groceries is more important than ever. Here are six strategies I use to help cut costs while still enjoying healthy meals.

Main Dish, Me in the Kitchen, Mister Approved, Vegan Option

Dinner – 4 Weeks to Vegan

September 21, 2019October 24, 2024 Chef Ria

4 Week to Vegan Challenge Breakfast + Snacks + Lunch + Dinner. This is it, you made it to week 4. This will be the first full week of eating every meal vegan. Over the past 3 weeks we’ve slowly cut out meat based products. This week I challenge you to try something new, you… Continue reading Dinner – 4 Weeks to Vegan

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Lunch – 4 Weeks to Vegan

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 Chef Ria

4 Weeks to Vegan Challenge - Week 3 Breakfast + Snack + Lunch We are 3/4 of the way complete. We’ll be making a big step this week, adding in vegan lunches on top of eating vegan for breakfast and all of our snacks. If you work outside the home, lunches will take a bit… Continue reading Lunch – 4 Weeks to Vegan

5 Ingredients or Less, Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Me in the Kitchen, Mister Approved, Review, Snack, Time Saver, Vegan Option

Drinks – 4 Weeks to Vegan

September 7, 2019September 7, 2019 Chef Ria

4 Weeks to Vegan Challenge. I may or may not have-on-purpose-not-really failed to mention that drinks, including alcoholic beverages are included under snacks. I can hear you now, saying you have nothing to worry about. Alcohol is vegan, right? Well, maybe not. Also there are some orange juices that are fortified with Omega 3s. The… Continue reading Drinks – 4 Weeks to Vegan

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Snacks – 4 Weeks to Vegan

September 5, 2019September 13, 2019 Chef Ria

Week 2 = Breakfast + Snacks SNACKS, oh how we love them. This week we will continue to eat vegan for breakfast and add in snack food. Snack food is any food or drink you eat out side of your full meals, assuming you eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. You ready for this? I promise… Continue reading Snacks – 4 Weeks to Vegan

5 Ingredients or Less, Breakfast, Me in the Kitchen, Mister Approved, Vegan Option

Breakfast – 4 Weeks to Vegan

August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 Chef Ria

Tomorrow is the day, Week 1|Day 1! Have you started planning what you will be eating? Remember it’s only breakfast for the 1st week. Here are the links to the pantry staple items I posted earlier this week. If you have not read them, please do. I’ve offered several simple breakfast options. Oats Breads &… Continue reading Breakfast – 4 Weeks to Vegan

Breakfast, Me in the Kitchen, Mister Approved, Review, Time Saver, Vegan Option

Easy Everyday Vegan

August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 Chef Ria

4 Weeks to Vegan Challenge - Easy everyday vegan food. It’s a good chance you already have vegan items in your pantry or fridge. Cold cereal, oats, grits, fruit, veggies and bread are all great options. Be sure to check the label on packaged items to ensure they are vegan. Vegan food does not have… Continue reading Easy Everyday Vegan

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Chocolate Peppermint Crazy Cupcakes: The Ultimate Holiday Treat