Chef Rita

Cinco de Mayo mocktail table with colorful drinks and fruit

17 Cinco de Mayo Drinks Non Alcoholic for a Refreshing Fiesta

Cinco de Mayo drinks non alcoholic have saved me more than once. A few years ago, I hosted a backyard taco night and realized ...

Easter charcuterie board with pastel sweets and cheeses

21 Easter Charcuterie Board Ideas for a Fresh and Festive Spread

Easter charcuterie board ideas are my favorite kind of last-minute magic. Every year, Easter brunch sneaks up on me. I’m usually juggling egg hunts, ...

Plated fish tacos with colorful side dishes

12 Irresistible Side Dishes for Fish Tacos That Complete the Meal

Sides dishes for fish tacos can make or break the whole meal. Taco night has always been a staple in our house, especially when ...

Baked sweet potato fries arranged on tray

How Many Calories Is Sweet Potato Fries? A Realistic Look at Portions and Diet

I’ll be honest I used to think sweet potato fries were a free pass. They felt healthier, right? I’d toss them in olive oil, ...

Fudgy sweet potato cocoa brownies stacked on wooden board

7 Irresistible Sweet Potato Cocoa Brownies Recipes That Taste Like Real Chocolate

I still remember the first time I made sweet potato brownies. It was a rainy Sunday afternoon, and my pantry was nearly empty except ...

Skillet with ground meat and sweet potatoes ready to serve

Ground Meat and Sweet Potatoes Skillet Recipe

Rita’s Personal Intro When my kids were little, weeknights were pure chaos. I needed meals that were fast, nourishing, and didn’t leave a pile ...