This is one of Mom’s masterful creations. She has the magic touch when it comes to making the best soups and stews. So mom generously wrote out all the ingredients so I could make this, and it’s just as delicious as I remember it. Stews are a great way to use up what’s in theRead more
I’ve never made sugar cookies before. But when looking for a fun, new cookie recipe for a cookie exchange, I found these in Dorie Greenspan’s book, Dorie’s Cookies. I combined a couple of Dorie’s recipes for a delicious spiced sugar cookie rolled in pearl sugar which provides a sweet, crunchy exterior. These are wonderfully unique,Read more
Can you believe it’s October already?! My head is seriously back in June, so I’m having a hard time coping with the rapidly changing months. But hopefully a couple of crisp days and some fall-flavored food will help me get my head in the right month! So today’s cooking 101 is about one of myRead more
I’m a fan of buffalo wings, but don’t have an opportunity to eat them often. So when we were invited to game night with some friends, it was the perfect opportunity to try out this buffalo chicken dip. This is a great dip for your non-vegetarian friends. It’s got that tangy hit of buffalo sauceRead more
These German Pancakes are very similar to the Dutch Baby Pancake I’ve made previously, but these are even easier to make. These are also made with a blender and baked in cake pans, so it’s a great way to make use of those kitchen tools that might not get a whole lot of use throughoutRead more
Black beans and rice is one of my favorite meals. They’re tasty, easy, and make great leftovers too. These Adobo Black Bean Bowls with Chipotle Dressing are a great twist with awesome smokey flavor. This comes together quickly, and works well with the Adobo Chicken I made previously, but it’s also a completely satisfying dishRead more
In an attempt to be a little bit more on top of my meal planning game, I’ve been trying to do more prep ahead of time. It definitely helps to have things already started when it comes to busy evenings when the last thing I feel like doing is cooking. But knowing that I’ve alreadyRead more
This Bacon and Corn Hash is super delicious. Bacon adds a ton of flavor, but sweet summer corn shines through in this dish too! This is a great way to use up some extra vegetables too. I added chopped portobello mushrooms, which the husband doesn’t like, but he didn’t even seem to notice. I’llRead more
After all the fun and excitement of graduating, getting married and going on a honeymoon, I’ve been looking forward to getting back into cooking. This curry yogurt chicken with couscous is an incredibly simple meal that really comes together quickly and easily. One of the best things about this curry yogurt chicken is that youRead more
Here’s your go-to dessert for the summer! Perfect for the summer, this dessert doesn’t require any baking and is refreshing and so simple to put together. Icebox cakes became popular at the early 1900s as iceboxes (early forms of refrigerators) became more common. This icebox cake combines the flavors of key lime pie for a refreshinglyRead more