You know what goes well on top of carbs? More carbs. Crispy, garlicky breadcrumbs add texture and flavor in this easy-as-pie pasta recipe. Actually, this is easier-than-pie. Continue reading
Eggs in Purgatory w/ Spinach and Feta (for 2!)
If you Google “Eggs in Purgatory” or “Shakshuka” you’ll find an array of recipes that tweak the same basic formula: eggs poached in a simple tomato sauce. Now, I am near religiously (ha!) against tomatoes and eggs mingling and I’ve discovered I am far from alone on that point, but hear me out: this devilishly delicious dish is the exception and the perfect shareable brunch for two! Continue reading
Feta Chickpea Salad
Do you know why chickpeas are so popular lately? I do! It’s because they recently ditched their long-standing, unfortunately unattractive name. What would you prefer to say: “I’m eating chickpeas!” or “I’m eating garbanzo beans…” No contest. Continue reading
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
If you want good BBQ, there are no short cuts. Low and slow is the only way. The silver lining? Why, that rule means BBQ recipes and your slow cooker are a match made in heaven, of course! Continue reading
Loaded Greek Steak Fries
Veggie-loaded for a fresh, crisp crunch, these guys will become an addiction. For a healthy twist, use oven “fries” instead of actual fries. All the flavor; none of the guilt. Continue reading
Mini Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed French Toast
Starting this blog has made me realize that I have a thing for cramming food inside of other food. Like, I really do. Really, really do. A lot. So today we continue with tradition (obsession?) by slipping some chocolate and peanut butter into slices of mini french bread. Continue reading
Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Chicken Roll-Ups
Ah… Bacon, cheddar and jalapeño. The intrepid trio. Boldly going where no ingredients have gone before. Well, that’s probably not true. But this is a good combo, nonetheless. Continue reading
Steak and Parmesan Smashed Potatoes Sandwich
Got a steak ‘n’ potatoes kind of guy at home? Change things up for him by transforming his favorite dish into a hand-held one! Continue reading
Boozy Fruit Loops Cupcakes
A coworker clued me into a drink that tastes like a bowl of a certain toucan-endorsed cereal. It quickly became my baker friend and my favorite sweet boozy concoction and we decided alcohol-laced cupcakes were the logical next step. Get ready to fall in love. Continue reading
Feta-Stuffed Spinach Lamb Meatballs
This is the time of year when lamb is at its best. Grass-fed (as opposed to off season grain-fed) being the key to why “in season” lamb is better. Ask the butcher at your grocery store whether you’re buying grass-fed lamb – I promise that, like, 98% of butchers are really very friendly. Continue reading