It’s time for another Carroll Cafe! A little different than usual, since it’s tonight and not the usual second Friday of the month, but I’m sure it’ll be just as awesome. And the food for sale is pretty incredible, if I do say so myself! I hope you’ll come check it out, tonight at 7:30!Read more
I have pinned at least 4 different versions of lasagna soup, so I figured it was about time that I got around to making it. I’m so glad I did. This was the perfect soup for a cold, snowy day. This soup comes together pretty quickly and is quite simple to make. It’s an excellent,Read more
This baked oatmeal is a great way to start your day. The bananas caramelize and add a ton of sweet flavor, they really shine after baking. Toasted almonds and walnuts add great crunch, protein and omega-3s. Chewy oats provide fiber, making this a filling and lasting breakfast option. It’s definitely a nutritious and delicious breakfast.Read more
Coconut shrimp is one of my favorite appetizers. After having some fantastic coconut shrimp at Bonefish Grill, it was time to try my hand at making coconut shrimp. I, however, am not going to try deep frying things at home, so I looked into making a baked version. Now I have to confess, in myRead more
Muffins are a weakness of mine. There’s nothing quite like the taste of a pillowy-soft muffin. These blueberry muffins are packed with blueberries and are super tender. These are best eaten the day they’re made, but if you can’t eat them all in a day you can store them in an airtight container or freezeRead more
This salmon is fantastic. The spice rub is flavorful, but not overwhelming, and it’s paired with this amazing avocado salsa that’s super fresh and creamy. Fish is always a great weeknight option because it cooks up so quickly. So while this is easy enough for dinner on a weeknight, it’s also fancy enough to impressRead more
Sometimes cooking problems turn in to the opportunity for some kitchen creativity. When baking for the January Carroll Cafe, I got distracted and over-cooked my cornbread scallion muffins. They weren’t burnt, but they were definitely unattractively dark and therefore not suitable to sell. But I hated to waste all that food, so I got creativeRead more
In addition to chili, I also made these cornbread scallion muffins, because what goes better with chili than cornbread? Well maybe cheese… Anyway, back to these muffins. These are simple, delicious corny-corn muffins. It’s a great addition to the chili and the scallions add a nice subtle onion flavor and some fresh green. Cornbread ScallionRead more
Baked oatmeal is always a great breakfast option for me in the winter. It’s a great warm breakfast full of nutritious whole grain oats, and fruit. This is perfect while fresh cranberries are in season, but if you can’t find fresh, I’m sure frozen would work just as well. The tart cranberries are a greatRead more
This chicken salad is phenomenal. There’s just the right amount of spice from the curry powder, balanced by the sweetness of the cranberries and pineapple. The fruit it’s overwhelming, but it adds just a touch of something special that really makes this a standout chicken salad. My mom actually made this for a Christmas party,Read more