Sometimes less is more. This recipe is definitely a supporter of that theory. You’d be hard pressed to find a simpler recipe, but this recipe definitely doesn’t skimp on taste! This tomato sauce is velvety, almost creamy tasting. While this recipe has a long cook time to let all the flavors meld together, the actualRead more
This was a big hit at Carroll Cafe a couple weeks ago. Frittatas are a great egg dish that are extremely versatile and perfect as breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They’re a great way to get your protein and add any vegetables you have lying around as well. For this sandwich I incorporated some greens I’dRead more
I haven’t been to Sweden, but I’m pretty sure I’d love the food (then again you’d be hard pressed to find a country where I wouldn’t love the food). This cake has a subtle sweetness that highlights the sweet apples. It’s moist and spiced with cardamom and is the perfect tea-time cake. This wasRead more
This was one of the most popular desserts at Carroll Cafe last weekend. I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, so this was right up my alley. Then add in salty, crunchy pretzels and you’ve got a decadent, perfect dessert. It’s creamy and smooth, sweet and tangy, crunchy and salty. I made chocolate puddingRead more
Yesterday we had a fellowship lunch at church and I made vegetarian chili. This chili is such a crowd pleaser. It’s hearty, stick-to-your-ribs, comfort food that’s healthy too! So to change things up a bit, I decided to make this pumpkin cornbread to go with my traditional chili. I also served up my grandma’s deliciousRead more
I just finished making this soup for tonight’s Carroll Cafe, and I have to say it is a knock-out. It’s the perfect meal for fall. It’s creamy and complex. The citrus adds a fresh, tart note that’s absolutely amazing with the sweet carrots. It totally takes this soup from average to memorable. This would beRead more
Pumpkin season is in full swing. While I still feel it’s a bit early (I still feel like it’s September!), these cookies are enough to convince me to jump on the pumpkin bandwagon. Cakey and fluffy, rich and warm, these cookies are one part coffee cake and one part snickerdoodle. The cinnamon flavor is outRead more
The October Carroll Cafe is this Friday the 17th! Buy tickets online! It’ll be another fun night with great music, lots of people, and great food (if I do say so myself). Make sure you come visit me in the kitchen! I’ll be selling food and drinks before the show starts and at intermission (althoughRead more
Last week was the end of my CSA boxes. The CSA was definitely a fun challenge this summer! I’ve enjoyed the challenge of cooking with a variety of surprise vegetables! The last box included a small eggplant and I still had an eggplant from the week before, so it was quite fortunate when I stumbledRead more
Do you ever have food phases (technically called “food jags”)? I occasionally go through phases, especially with breakfast. Like the baked oatmeal phase (pumpkin, banana, apple, strawberry-banana, cranberry apple pecan, banana walnut, zucchini) and I also went through many months of fruit/yogurt/granola for breakfast. Recently, however, I’ve been uninspired by breakfast. I have a fewRead more