I feel like summer is going to keep hanging on for a while but I’m over here thinking about soup, everything pumpkin, boots, sweaters…All in all our summer has been pretty mild so I shouldn’t complain but bring me cooler weather!! What’s a fall loving girl to do when the temperature keeps climbing and the…
Category: Quick cooking
On the Side: Roasted Potato and Green Bean Salad
I’ve never been much of a potato salad fan. I don’t like a big mayonnaise-y, gloppy salad. Eww. I much prefer a lighter German potato salad or a sweet potato salad (ooo, remind me to share that one with you sometime!). To me a mayonnaise based potato salad just doesn’t taste like much of anything. …
Date Night In: Tomato, Spinach, and Mozzarella Risotto
Risotto is the perfect Date Night In! Just add wine and Netflix and you’re set!
Stir Fryday: Kung Pao Chicken
I often get asked how to make Asian food. For some reason people think it’s complicated or has a lot of hard to find ingredients. Sure, if you’re going super authentic it might be more time consuming or require a trip to a specialty store but most every Asian recipe I make is super quick…
Soup’s On: Southwest Loaded Potato Soup
What’s better than a big, warm bowl of soup on a chilly Fall night? Nothing really. Well, probably a big, warm bowl that can be on your table in about 30 minutes. Am I right?! With Thanksgiving coming up quick I’ve been thinking about ways to re-purpose leftovers. While I love a plate of leftovers I…
Weeknight Warrior: Pad Thai
Can we please make Pad Thai Tuesday a thing?!
Weeknight Warrior: Smoky Shrimp & Cheddar Grits
Shrimp & Grits is one of those dishes that seems like it would be totally complicated when in fact it is super easy! It’s the perfect, quick meal for a busy weeknight. The key to really stellar shrimp & grits is to go all out with the shrimp. I love to stop at our local…
Old Made New, Classics Re-Imagined – Curry Chicken Potpie
I’ve noticed that a lot of the recipes I’m drawn to lately are classics. I think it probably has a lot to do with the fact that it’s October, there’s a slight nip in the air (between 80 degree southern days), it’s my absolute favorite season that takes me back to my small farm town…
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch!
My favorite hash recipe is up on the blog just in time for Christmas morning. I even think the Grinch would approve!
Happy Birthday to Me – Asparagus and Mushroom Carbonara
Happy birthday dinner to me! Asparagus and Mushroom Carbonara, yum!
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