Sorry this post is a bit late, I’ve been busy doing some shopping for a catering event. This weekend I’ll be making Curried Chicken Salad, Veggie Dip, a Spinach Artichoke Dip, and Individual Cheesecakes. I hope you still have some leftover turkey in the freezer, because this recipe will make you interested in eating turkeyRead more
Sometimes less is more. This recipe is definitely a supporter of that theory. You’d be hard pressed to find a simpler recipe, but this recipe definitely doesn’t skimp on taste! This tomato sauce is velvety, almost creamy tasting. While this recipe has a long cook time to let all the flavors meld together, the actualRead more
Pesto is one of those quintessential summer foods. The fresh, bright taste of basil just screams summer produce. So I’ve been making pesto like crazy while there’s still an abundance of fresh basil. You can easily freeze pesto too, so make lots and save it for a cold, wintery day when you need a hitRead more
Is there anything more comforting than mac and cheese? Mom’s baked mac and cheese is definitely one of my comfort foods. When she tried this version, she said it was better than hers. It’s rich and creamy with a crunchy, crisp topping. There’s a slight onion flavor that adds depth, and the mustard in itRead more
I love sesame. Sesame oil has such a great fragrant smell to it and is fantastic in Asian dishes. These sesame noodles are great as a side dish, but also work as a light lunch. I got some napa cabbage in my CSA and saw this recipe on the same day, so I thought theRead more
Nothing says spring like a freshly made pesto. I love the vibrant flavor and color of basil pesto. I had bought a bunch of basil for a recipe that I ended up not making, so I had to figure something else out for the gorgeous herb. When I got some kale in my CSA, IRead more
With an abundance of broccoli on hand, I was looking for something different to make than the usual steamed or roasted broccoli. This takes the super healthy benefits of broccoli and turns it into a great spread, or in this case, sauce. While this is definitely different from traditional pesto since it doesn’t include basil,Read more
Who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese? It’s definitely a favorite of mine and one of my favorite comfort foods. This stovetop mac and cheese is wonderful. The macaroni is cooked in milk, which makes it creamy and easy; and the combination of cheese is salty, creamy, melty deliciousness. I’m getting cravings just writing this! OneRead more
Lasagna is a great winter food. It’s cheesy comfort on a plate. It’s also a great way to sneak some more vegetables into your diet and served with a side salad, it’s downright nutritious and delicious. I was intrigued by this recipe since it added quinoa to the mix. And actually in the final productRead more
The enjoyable thing about the School of Christian Living’s vegan challenge is that it forces me to get creative and adapt recipes to work within the limits I have set. This pasta dish was loosely based off a recipe, but to make it vegan and fit in my price point, I took quite a fewRead more