Simply tracking down a recipe for this one was one of the most difficult things I have ever had to do.
I have never made lasagna before – I know, shame on me…
Of course, my hubby’s favorite meal is lasagna. So the pressure was on. Especially since his dad’s lasagna is his hands down favorite lasagna of all time… Yea, I was up against pretty high expectations already.
As you all know, I am in the constant pursuit for good food. While I may put out some crazy recipes on this site, I am the first to admit that there is a whole world of food that I still need to explore. Literally, a whole world.
After thinking about this whole world of food I am missing out on, I decided that I was going to start tackling it head on. You know what the best part is? I am taking ALL OF YOU with me!
That’s the inspiration for the new series I am starting called Mastering Global Cooking. Every month I am going to feature a different cuisine from around the globe that you can try to master at home! And with each new cuisine and each new recipe I try, I will be sharing the entire experience – both successes and failures. I am already unfiltered so why try to filter myself now right?
It’s really hard for me to show you how amazing this milkshake is in a picture.
This milkshake is just so so sooooo good.
This is totally inspired by Ted Allen and I don’t care who knows it.
I was reading an interview with him a few weeks ago and not only did he share some fun food tips, he described this party he hosted with fellow Chopped judges.
Of course I am dying of envy…. [Read more…]
Banana bread is undoubtedly my favorite breakfast food.
You know, aside from doughnuts and cinnamon rolls and Reese’s Puffs cereal… But I digress. [Read more…]
I never thought I would actually be able to pull off this dish.
I used to work at a restaurant as a hostess in college and they had this one pan roasted chicken dish with potatoes and pan sauce that I was IN LOVE with. We all were. I remember my friend and I would get off work and would snag a booth in the back, just as the dinner crowd was dying down, and we would chow down on that chicken.
I haven’t had a s’more yet this summer. So this had to happen.
This gelato is SO smooth. It just melts in your mouth with toasty marshmallow, graham cracker, fudgey goodness.
Ok I am finally back!
Apologies for the absence but this last week has been such a whirlwind, I just couldn’t keep up! I am working on a huge project for you all that I promise to share very soon. So while I make you wait in anticipation (it’s killing you, isn’t it?), I promise to reward your patience with some amazing summer-y food! [Read more…]
Next week is a pretty big day in the good ol’ U S of A!
Normally my celebrations don’t go further than firing up the grill and watching fireworks (from a distance of course, we all know I have a tendency to burn things so me playing with fireworks would be tempting fate just a bit…).
Someone needs to come and pry these away from my mouth.
I’m not kidding. I cannot stop eating these.
A little piece here, a bigger piece there. It’s a never-ending cycle. [Read more…]
Oh how I love cheese… Fresh, homemade cheese is one of my all-time favorite things to eat.
When I saw that Lindsay over at Love & Olive Oil was doing a June Mozzarella challenge I just couldn’t resist. I knew I had to jump on the bandwagon and create some gorgeous cheese. [Read more…]
If you couldn’t tell already, this is a made-for-hubby recipe.
Made for anyone really – anyone who loves beer, bacon, and cheese. Which is probably everyone now that I think about it. [Read more…]
The sun, a pool, a lounge chair, and one of these in your hand.
Dream come true, right? [Read more…]
I am a genius. Go ahead, you can tell me.
Do you know what one of the greatest things about summer is? Fruit salsa.
I don’t know why I decided to make giant cookies.
Probably because I am deep in the thralls of a peanut butter obsession and one normal sized cookie just won’t cut it. If you hadn’t noticed already from the donuts that I posted last week. I am approaching the point of no return.
I have always wanted to try making steamed buns.
When I discovered there was a way to make them with Pillsbury biscuits, I was in shock. I had to make them. Obviously.
Remember that time I promised you donuts?
I could never disappoint you, so here they are! Little bites of chocolate with a sweet and creamy peanut butter glaze that essentially make you feel like you are eating a peanut butter cup – except with more carbs.
You know when you are craving several things at once? Right now I am really into cheese, berries, and balsamic (surprise, surprise, I know).
I thought it would be a great idea to smash all of these glorious things on top of a beautiful little burger this time.
You HAVE to try these sliders (and you’ll have to bear with me on the title because I couldn’t shorten it. Nope, not one tiny bit). Please please puh-leeeeeease make these. They will change everything you ever thought about burgers.
This is the first time I have ever cooked or even tried rhubarb.
For some reason, rhubarb always intimidated me. I didn’t know what to do with it. It was this red celery-like food that everyone raved about. I could never wrap my head around the fact that it was a sweet food used in desserts and such.
I am in love with this meal.
Beyond in love with it. Words cannot describe how happy this risotto makes me.
I know what you are thinking.
Why is there an egg on top of that pizza??
I don’t know why I decided to do it. I was inspired to try it from the almighty Pinterest gods and then I just couldn’t get the idea out of my head.
So here it is. And folks, I just have to say, it is AMAZING.
I am in a “comfort food zone” right now.
This chocolate chip cookie recipe is one that I remember using for years and years with my grandmother and my mother. It was our go-to chocolate chip recipe when we just wanted a really good cookie. [Read more…]
Today I am thrilled to tell you that I can be found over on Macheesmo, an amazing food blog dedicated to helping you get confident in the kitchen.
To me, confidence in the kitchen is all about using fresh ingredients to create recipes with incredible flavor that are easy to make. Just like these tostada bites. [Read more…]
