Last week, we drove to the Carolina coast to find refuge and respite in rolling waves, ocean breezes, and soft sand. It was idyllic and life felt …
Recipes
Gnocchi with Sautéed Swiss Chard and Kale Pesto
Enjoy the abundance of summer greens with this recipe for gnocchi with sautéed Swiss chard and kale pesto. Many years ago, my husband and I …
Basil Peach Shrub Cocktail {or Mocktail}
You never know where recipe inspiration will come from. In this case, I shot this basil peach shrub cocktail before I even knew that that was what it …
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Lemon Butter and Blueberry Compote
I don't often go out for breakfast or brunch. I would much rather sleep in and ease into my day drinking a cup of tea while still in my pajamas. …
Roasted Vegetable Tostadas with Fried Eggs
Finding sparks of joy requires more effort these days so I'm very grateful that my local farmers market has remained open. Getting to see all my …
Vietnamese Coffee Crème Brûlée
If there's one thing I've learned in the last few weeks, it's that sweetened condensed milk (especially with coffee) is absolutely on my list of …
Prosciutto Waffles with Smoked Gouda and Parmesan
If you have ever dipped your bacon in your pancake syrup and savored the resulting sweet-savory-salty deliciousness, this prosciutto waffles recipe is …
Lambrusco Spritz
Meet my new favorite cocktail - the Lambrusco Spritz. It's like an Aperol Spritz but the prosecco gets replaced with Lambrusco wine. Where as the …
Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon with Roasted Broccoli
Just because I posted that Creamy Salmon and Spinach recipe a mere two weeks ago doesn't mean I'm not looking out for the next great salmon recipe. …
Lemon Tea Cake
Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love tea and a good afternoon tea party. When my sisters come to visit, having tea together is one of our most …
One Pan Creamy Salmon and Spinach
There's no question that my family's opinion on a recipe is the biggest factor in determining whether a given recipe will end up on the blog or not. …
Favorite Recipes of 2019
I don't know what it means that it has taken until after the new year to get this post out. I usually get my Favorite Recipes of the Year post …
Sheet Pan Fried Rice with Roasted Vegetables and Chicken
You know I'm always looking for ways to add more vegetables to my family's diet. I've had pretty good luck with winter vegetable grain bowls and …
Pasta with Kale Pesto and Roasted Tomatoes
I’m clearly late in getting on the kale train. There was that Pomegranate, Israeli Couscous, Carrot and Kale Salad a few years back and there was a …
Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
When is imperfection the perfect solution? When you're making and eating layered pumpkin cheesecake pie. Here's the deal - getting perfectly straight …
Vietnamese Grilled Pork & Rice Vermicelli Noodles (Bún Thịt Nướng)
I just got back from a three week trip to Vietnam and do you know what my favorite part was? Getting to eat noodles all the time. I even discovered …
Dark Chocolate Cookies with Espresso
Now that my oldest daughter is away at college, care packages (specifically care packages with cookies) have been on my mind. Cookies are symbol of …
Roasted Mushrooms and Raclette Crostini + Exploring Farm Dinners around Houston
In case you couldn't tell from the fact that I write a food blog, let me state for the record that I like food - all aspects of it (not just the melty …
Breakfast Apple Crisp with Oats and Maple Syrup
No, I'm not giving anyone permission to have dessert for breakfast (I'm talking to my kids there). Instead, I'm offering a breakfast recipe that just …
Easy Tortellini Carbonara with Peas and Asparagus
There are many good reasons why this easy tortellini carbonara recipe is perfect right now. Hints of fall (hello, PSL) means comfort foods (i.e. …
Chicken and Sausage Paella with Couscous
It's back to school time and I'm not sure if I'm ready. My oldest daughter will be starting her freshman year of college and my youngest daughter will …
Light & Crisp Belgian Waffles
Light & crisp Belgian waffles are my ultimate weekend breakfast. They feel a little luxurious and fancier than pancakes. Maybe it's the topping …
Extra Crispy Asian Salmon Cakes
These extra crispy Asian salmon cakes may have been born from desperation but they've become a new favorite around here. I'm sure it has everything to …
Frozen Mint Lemonade
Easy breezy. That's the best way to describe this frozen mint lemonade. It's incredibly easy to make and it tastes like a cool breeze - making this …
