Fun Family Weekend in OKC

by Colorfulfoodie // September 4, 2018 // No Comments

A Day at the Oklahoma City Zoo Highlight: Tortoise Encounter This encounter went wel above all expectation for me at the Oklahoma City zoo. We did the “Zoo it all” experience with one wild encounter option. I had been here before on general... Continue reading →

Healthier Cheesy Alfredo Sauce

by Colorfulfoodie // August 19, 2018 // No Comments

Had to come over here and post this recipe for you guys since I got an overwhelming response to last nights pasta night, asking for the recipe via Instagram stories!! The truth is I do a lot of recipe testing,... Continue reading →

Yogurt Waffles and Strawberry Sauce

by Colorfulfoodie // June 16, 2018 // No Comments

I got YOU for breakfast this weekend! Make these Yogurt Waffles with a “citrusy” strawberry sauce and enjoy the YUM! A lot of you ask me what my “go-to” waffle recipe is. Well this is it! Feel free to add... Continue reading →

Brazilian Stuffed Tapioca Crepe

by Colorfulfoodie // May 31, 2018 // 3 Comments

Have you heard of Tapioca, or Beijú? This is a very common dish in the North of Brazil, but we also enjoy it in Minas Gerais, the southeastern state where I’m from in Brazil. What makes it so special? It’s... Continue reading →

Healthy Caesar Dressing

by Colorfulfoodie // April 12, 2018 // No Comments

Next time they call you boring for bringing salad, show them this! Here is a healthier way to enjoy the beloved Caesar Dressing without breaking the bad fat threshold and throwing your lifestyle off. Because I keep getting asked how... Continue reading →

Baileys and Cream French Toast with Caramelized Bananas

by Colorfulfoodie // March 20, 2018 // No Comments

Saint Patty’s weekend came and went, and although this year I made nothing green, I DID make something of my favorite item out of Ireland, which is Baileys. You may have ran into the Valentine’s day special treat I made... Continue reading →

Boozy Strawberries and Cream French Toast

by Colorfulfoodie // February 10, 2018 // No Comments

It’s no surprise to anyone I’m obsessed with French toast and the infinite variations for toppings and fillings that can be created. This Valentine’s Day, I bring you a boozy Bailey’s version which I’ve done once before. I love baileys,... Continue reading →

Bacon and Cheese Dutch Pancakes

by Colorfulfoodie // February 1, 2018 // No Comments

Much like French crepes, this is a flat, thin pancake that can be stuffed with whatever you like and made sweet or savory, BUT Unlike crepes, the Dutch way of stuffing is usually within the batter, before it actually turns... Continue reading →

Empanadas and Quick Guac Dip

by Colorfulfoodie // January 22, 2018 // No Comments

Anyone else overstuff everything? I ALWAYS do as you can see, but that’s OK. You can scrape the melty goodness as it oozes from the sides of these delicious empanadas. In Portuguese, we call them pastéis, or pastel for a... Continue reading →

What’s with the helmet?

by Colorfulfoodie // December 18, 2017 // 2 Comments

So…What’s with the helmet? If I don’t get the question on a daily basis, I get the look, which is totally alright because people look at things they don’t know enough about or are just simply curious about! I’ve grown... Continue reading →