Nothing says spring like a freshly made pesto. I love the vibrant flavor and color of basil pesto. I had bought a bunch of basil for a recipe that I ended up not making, so I had to figure something else out for the gorgeous herb. When I got some kale in my CSA, IRead more
This is another great salad from the Women’s Retreat. I think this one was my favorite, because you can’t go wrong with lemon, feta and dill. The lemon really brightens up this dish and keeps the orzo from feeling slimy, which can happen with cold pasta salads. This also has great texture from the crunchyRead more
Who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese? It’s definitely a favorite of mine and one of my favorite comfort foods. This stovetop mac and cheese is wonderful. The macaroni is cooked in milk, which makes it creamy and easy; and the combination of cheese is salty, creamy, melty deliciousness. I’m getting cravings just writing this! OneRead more
Lasagna is a great winter food. It’s cheesy comfort on a plate. It’s also a great way to sneak some more vegetables into your diet and served with a side salad, it’s downright nutritious and delicious. I was intrigued by this recipe since it added quinoa to the mix. And actually in the final productRead more
The enjoyable thing about the School of Christian Living’s vegan challenge is that it forces me to get creative and adapt recipes to work within the limits I have set. This pasta dish was loosely based off a recipe, but to make it vegan and fit in my price point, I took quite a fewRead more
This lasagna was amazing! The recipe comes from a family from my church who sends a favorite recipe in their Christmas letter each year. While this recipe is from their 2007 letter, better late than never! I don’t recommend waiting 5 years before you try it though! It’s perfect for this time of year whereRead more
So a while ago I made Rosemary and Garlic White Bean Dip and while I was making it I added WAY too much salt. It was a humbling reminder to taste as you go and not to just blindly follow a recipe. Fortunately, I had the sense to scoop out most of the dip, add aRead more
After the success of Sandra’s Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella salad during our catering event, I decided to do a similar salad for the Seekers luncheon. I wanted to have a pasta salad, so to bulk up the traditional TBM I added whole wheat rotini and pesto. These flavors are just great for the summer, it’s aRead more
Woke up (too early for a Saturday) thinking about my grocery shopping list for the day. I’m catering for my 8-year old cousin’s birthday party tomorrow, and don’t want to forget a thing. It’s going to be quite the event. More on that later. First, let’s talk about my first catering gig. On Tuesday nightsRead more