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 […]
Caesar Salad Deviled Eggs
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 […]