This is the deviled egg recipe for people who don't usually like deviled eggs. Trevor has always been lukewarm about anything hard boiled egg related, but raved about these when I first made them. Just the other day I served them at a party, and one of my friends said that I had converted her […]
Baked Hard Boiled Eggs
This isn't even really a recipe, but is our favorite method for cooking hard boiled eggs. It is easy, reliable, and great for making large batches. We like to make some at the beginning of the week and then keep them for quick snacks throughout the week. Need lots of eggs for dying, for egg salad […]
Blueberry Lemonade Bars
Thompson has been on a major berry kick recently, asking for a big bowl of mixed berries every day for his snack. Not only is he currently obsessed with eating them plain, he is also loving anything berry related--muffins, yogurt, and even berry-scented bubble bath. It is pretty hilarious. The other day I decided to […]
Grapefruit, Avocado, and Butter Lettuce Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Butter lettuce is one of my favorite lettuces to use in a salad. It is tender and mild, and always seems so light and refreshing. Pair it with some citrus and avocado, and it is the perfect salad for the beginning of spring. Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Avocado, and Butter Lettuce Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette […]
Loaded {Leftover} Mashed Potato Waffles
When I asked Trevor not to take the leftover mashed potatoes to work for lunch the next day, he asked me what I had planned for them. When I told him I wanted to make waffles, he was very skeptical. Even as I was making them, he cautiously asked if they were turning out okay. After he […]
Salted Chocolate Hazelnut Butter {Homemade Nutella}
I love hazelnuts, but I have never been a big fan of chocolate hazelnut spread. Trevor is the same way. This homemade version, however, is a completely different story. We eat it on toast, tart apples, or (usually) just by the spoonful. You can buy roasted hazelnuts (I get them at Trader Joes) to make […]
Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios
Usually we just eat Brussels sprouts roasted with a little salt and pepper, but when my friend told me about how she likes to drizzle a balsamic reduction over the top, I knew I needed to try it. This dish may be my new favorite way to eat this vegetable--the sprouts stay crisp, the nuts […]
M&M Cookies
Sunday is one of my favorite days of the week because it is the only day that I always take completely off from school work. This means I get to spend the whole day with Thompson and Trevor. Because Trevor usually has meetings after church, Thompson and I get a few precious hours of one-on-one […]
Roasted Green Cauliflower & Purple Potatoes
Roasted veggies are a mainstay of our family meals. The recipe is basically this: cut up pretty much any vegetable/s, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and +/- some flavor additions. Throw them in the oven to cook while you make the rest of the meal. At our table, bonus points are added […]
No-Knead Maple, Pecan, & Oat Bread
I often make this to take as gifts to friends or to bring to potluck meals. The recipe is almost always requested by those who try it. Not only does it taste like it came from a bakery, but it is incredibly easy and almost fool-proof. The crust is crackly and crisp, and the inside is soft […]