When I was growing up, my mom would often make cookies (She still does, in fact) and I have vivid memories of walking in the front door and smelling peanut butter cookies baking (odd, since she made chocolate chip considerably more often). More often than not, my mom would surprise...
This soup is remarkably easy to prepare and is relatively quick. It’s the ultimate in comfort food! We felt it was a great way to welcome the autumn season. Panera Bread’s French Onion Soupprint this recipe Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter4 medium yellow onions, sliced2 cans (14 oz each) beef broth3/4 cup...
One of my earliest vivid memories is shopping with my mom at our dinky little mall (now a small strip mall) when I was 4 or 5 years old. I loved going to this mall with her- partly because I learned the art of shopping at an early age (something...
Happy birthday to my little blog. I started this blog 1 year ago today. I started it more as a cookbook for myself, to keep track of recipes I loved, than anything else. A year ago I firmly fell in the Sucky Cooking category. After many, many attempts in the kitchen...
Also known as Sausage, spinach, and roasted cherry tomato pasta. But that’s a super-wordy name. A mouthful (get it. food? mouthful? I’m hilarious, I know. I crack me up) Brian’s Aunt Pam is just one of those women- Her home is gorgeous and always immaculately clean, she makes 5 star...
I could write an ode to garlic. But I’m not a very ode-writing kind of girl. So making these delightful knots will have to suffice. Ingredients: For the knots:3 cups bread flour1/4 cup milk1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons instant yeast1-1/4 teaspoons salt2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup + 2 tablespoons lukewarm water...
Let me tell you a story. Once upon a time there was a very pregnant woman and she was constantly hungry due to the fetus sucking the life out of her. One day, the gigantic pregnant woman was sitting at work, ready to eat her arm off from hunger. Suddenly,...
On our very first date, Brian and I went rollerblading (and I fell down a hill and almost got a concussion. Klassy, I tell you) then we went out to dinner at Brian’s favorite hangout and I, being a girl on a first date, debated ordering a teeny tiny side...
This dish was a simple and easy meal that came together pretty quickly. We enjoyed it, considering I don’t actually like pesto. So why I chose to not only save, but make the recipe is beyond me. It was good. I liked it. However next time I think I’m going...
Directions: Place red peppers on a baking sheet under the broiler. Turn occasionally until each side is blackened. Remove the peppers from the oven and seal in an airtight container for 10-15 minutes. This will help the skin peel off the pepper. Remove the skin and slice.