Hello September! It now feels officially appropriate to eat pumpkin and apple flavored things. To kick things off I made another Grandma specialty, Pumpkin Bars. These bars are a delicious way to bring in the fall. They’re a big crowd pleaser, so you’ll be glad to have a whole sheet pan! If you really likeRead more
This past week I made some lentil salad for lunch. This is one of my go-to vegetarian salads. It’s super convenient for lunch since it can be served room temperature and has a ton of protein in it. You can find the recipe here. I added a tomato in the morning before leaving for work.Read more
A few weeks ago when Sister (I really do refer to her as “sister” in real life) and Chris were visiting we went to the beach and visited Dogfish Head Distillery and Pub. I got a salad topped with a crab cake (which was delicious!), but the star of the meal was the basil vinaigrette.Read more
I’ve been making waffles about as long as I’ve been making pancakes. However waffles aren’t requested as frequently as pancakes. Maybe it’s because in my family we eat them hot off the griddle and you can fit a lot more pancakes on at one time than the limited 4 portions determined by a waffle-iron. DespiteRead more
This is a recipe from my grandma. It makes an entire sheet cake, so it’s perfect for a crowd. Chocolate Decadence Cake Serves about 30-40 1 box German Chocolate Cake mix (or 1/2 recipe of German Chocolate Cake) Eggs, oil and water according to cake mix directions 1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese, room temperature 1/2Read more
Since we had some blackberries to use up, I tried this coffee cake. It’s a simple, rustic little cake. Not very impressive looking, but with the perfect balance of sweet, tart, crumble and cake. This makes a wonderful casual coffee cake. If you don’t have blackberries you can sub in whatever fruit you have onRead more
I’ve been intrigued by this dish for a while. Recently when I was in Boston I tried some and knew that it would be a dish Sister would love. So when she and Chris were visiting last week, it was the perfect chance to try it. We had Chris’s parents over for brunch and IRead more
I LOVED this chicken. The marinade for this was absolutely delicious. The combination of spices made me feel like I was on a tropical island! The coconut milk keeps the chicken moist and tender. Don’t be afraid of the heat, it was just the right amount for a very subtle kick. My eight-year-old cousin likedRead more
Fresh from the farm produce is amazing. On yet another fruit picking outing, Mom and I picked Honey Crisp apples, blackberries, and peaches. We also picked up a whole bunch of vegetables while were on the farm. This salad is a great way of showcasing your farm (or farmer’s market) fresh produce. The dressing isRead more
Fish still kind of intimidates me, so in an attempt to conquer my fears I made this Pesto-Crusted Tilapia. Unfortunately, I didn’t season the fish before dipping it in the pesto, so learn from my errors and make sure you salt and pepper (and maybe even add a little lemon juice) to the fish first.Read more