This pasta is the perfect meal for those nights we forget to plan something for dinner. The ingredients are pretty standard pantry staples, and the meal comes together quickly (we are talking 20 minutes fast). Throw in more spinach than you think you will need--it wilts down quite a bit and I often end up wishing I […]
Rosemary Lemonade
Adding one simple ingredient is often an easy way to revive a classic, and this rosemary lemonade is no exception. The rosemary taste isn't strong, but adds just a nice fresh flavor. I wondered if Thompson would like this more sophisticated lemonade, but he would have downed the whole pitcher himself if I let him. This will definitely […]
Dr. Pepper Oatmeal Cake
Trevor is a big Dr. Pepper fan, so when I first made this Dr. Pepper Oatmeal Cake a few years ago, he was pretty excited to try it out. It didn't disappoint. The cake is similar to a spice cake, but with a little extra depth of flavor from the soda. It is also always perfectly moist […]
Thai Lettuce Wraps with Tamarind Cashew Sauce
Before we were married, Trevor lived in Southeast Asia for 2 years and often craves anything with lemongrass or fish sauce in it. Thompson has also been excited lately about trying foods from different countries, so this meal goes over really well with both of them whenever I make it. Thompson also loves getting to decide […]
Parmesan Cream Eggs and Crostini with Frisee Salad and Bacon Vinaigrette
If I had to choose a favorite meal, I would probably say brunch. We love going out to new brunch spots on lazy Saturday mornings, but sadly, lazy Saturday mornings seem to be a thing of the past lately. So brunch food has now become a favorite thing we make at home whenever we get a […]
Toasted Marshmallow Milkshakes
This past weekend I promised Thompson that I would make him a fun treat. He had been home from school with strep throat earlier in the week, and I thought he would enjoy an exciting dessert. I hadn't made these milkshakes in awhile, and I knew they would be the perfect surprise for him. He […]
Kale, Breadcrumb, & Tomato Salad
This salad is my current obsession. I have been taking it for lunch just about everyday this past week. It is understated but perfect in it's simplicity. I almost added more to the dressing when I first made it, but lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil really are all it needs. I like to make […]
Blackberry & Brown Butter Sweet Rolls
I can't even count the number of times I plan a recipe to use up something in the fridge, only to find it gone by the time I get into the kitchen to make it. I call Trevor up and ask him what happened to whatever ingredient, only for him to invariably say "oh I […]
Slow Cooker Short Rib Tacos
Up until a few years ago, I never really cooked with short ribs. Big mistake. I now have a number of short rib recipes in rotation, and these tacos are one of our favorites. The meat is always moist and perfectly tender, which is a must for any shredded beef tacos. I almost always have […]
Sweet & Spicy Pepper Jelly
One of our favorite snacks to make is to top multigrain crackers with some good aged cheese and our favorite store-bought pepper jelly. We usually have a jar of spicy jelly in the fridge for when the craving hits, but haven't for a few months. The other day I was thinking about how long it […]