This restaurant-style salsa is absolutely delicious. This recipe was inspired by my Hungry Harvest. I received two bags of Fresno chili peppers, which I’ve never cooked with before. Husband isn’t a big fan of spicy foods, so I was a little nervous about what I was going to do with all these peppers. So IRead more
Here’s your go-to dessert for the summer! Perfect for the summer, this dessert doesn’t require any baking and is refreshing and so simple to put together. Icebox cakes became popular at the early 1900s as iceboxes (early forms of refrigerators) became more common. This icebox cake combines the flavors of key lime pie for a refreshinglyRead more
These veggie soba bowls are the greatest, they have everything you need for a delicious, nutritious, all-in-one meal! This is super versatile, so it’s great for using up whatever’s in the fridge. Soba is a buckwheat noodle. Eating buckwheat is associated with lower cholesterol levels, and is a high source of magnesium, which is goodRead more
I have definitely been in a cooking low spot. My new home doesn’t have air conditioning in the kitchen, and it is totally enervating to even be in the kitchen. So this summer has been an experiment in how to make quick and satisfying meals without having to spend a lot of time in theRead more
These Key Lime Pie Bars were such a hit at Carroll Cafe that I feel like they deserve to be re-posted. These bars are perfect for a crowd, and such a big hit! They’re super tart, sweet, and a little crunchy from the graham cracker crust. The only thing I might do differently is toRead more
After all the feast of the past several weeks (months?), having something simple, light and green is exactly what I need. This is a really simple recipe, but all the ingredients really shine. This is a great dip to take to a party, but it also makes for a great sandwich. This combines healthy omega-3sRead more
I’m a big fan of cabbage and love finding new ways to eat it. Cabbage is wonderfully inexpensive and goes a long way. I made this for Tuesday and have already made it again to go with our Thanksgiving leftovers. The lime is refreshing and tart, the peanuts add a sweet crunch, and the edamameRead more