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Dinner

Whole 30 Spring Roll Bowl by the Defined Dish

Every year, the beginning of September feels like a welcomed fresh new start, and a complete out-of-breath whirlwind all at the same time. Not surprisingly, this September is no different. We have been busy bees at the #CSBungalow with so many exciting projects that we can’t wait to share with you guys these next few […]

Food

6 Semi-Homemade Desserts to Make Dinner Parties Easier

We can all agree that the best thing to do to prepare for having guests over is to make things simple, right? It feels as though the world has been spinning at warp-speed for a while, but lately, more people are starting to slow down and savor the goodness of connecting with those around them. That […]

raspberry chia yogurt pudding
Breakfast

This Make-Ahead Raspberry Chia Yogurt Pudding Will Jumpstart Your Day

Anyone else feel like mornings suddenly just got realllll crazy? Phoebe started 1st grade this week, and I have to admit that I kinda forgot over the summer how much more scheduled things are during the school year. Whether you’re dealing with kids schedules or just trying to get your own tired self to a […]

enchilada stuffed zucchini boats
Dinner

These Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats Make Weeknight Cooking a Breeze

Anyone who enjoys food and cooking knows that summer offers the finest ingredients. Maybe I’m just biased towards summer in general, (sun and water baby for life), but I love how all the colorful fruits, veggies, and herbs come together to make any dish packed with fresh, unique flavors throughout these warmer months. With Fall […]

smoky hibuscus margarita
Cocktails

A Smoky Hibiscus Margarita For Your Summer Parties

Our Cinco de Mayo (pre)party was the first-ever fiesta at the bungalow, and it was a dreamy occasion. With a delicate combination of patina, Palo Santo, and good company, this gathering had a timeless and unforgettable feeling to it. As Cinco de Mayo approaches, so does the question, what (or where) are we going to […]

roasted beet tostadas
Appetizers

Roasted Beet Tostadas with Avocado Crema, Goat Cheese & Pepitas

It’s hard to describe life in Austin without mentioning tacos. The two are basically inseparable, and since it’s not out-of-the-question that I might start a day with breakfast tacos and end it with fajitas, you could say that I’ve gotten pretty good at putting fresh twists on the classics so that my taco habit never […]

carrot cake trifles
Dessert

Orange Carrot Cake Trifles

One of the best ways my mom communicates love is through carrot cake. Seriously. Her co-workers know that it’s gonna be a great day when she shows up to the hospital (she’s a psych nurse) holding the covered dish that houses her famous 3-layered orange carrot cake sandwiched with orange cream cheese frosting. It’s insanely […]