There’s a sort of opportunity cost decision you make when you choose an ingredient that’s store-bought vs. home made. The usual rule of thumb is anything made from scratch tastes better. I believe that is true 95% of the time. However in some circumstances… making […]
I know there are at least a million variations of pasta salad out there. I’ve always been extremely picky about pasta salad. I usually don’t order it in a restaurant because I don’t want to be disappointed. I have 3 favorite recipes for pasta salad […]
This recipe is super quick and easy! You can also make it ahead and refrigerate it which makes it even more ideal for entertaining. I got the idea for this recipe from a local Mediterranean restaurant in Raleigh that I love. Although I could totally […]
I am about to rock your freaking world with this sandwich. It definitely ranks in my top 3 sandwiches I’ve ever had. And like Joey from Friends, I’ve eaten A LOT of sammies. These are my holy grail tips for making a great sandwich: Tip […]
This is probably one of my favorite pizzas I’ve ever tasted, and definitely the best one I’ve made at home. It’s a perfect combination of flavors with the salty prosciutto, creamy goat cheese and ricotta base, with fresh arugula on top and a balsamic glaze […]
When I made these and told a few people about them, I was surprised to find out not everyone knows what a “buckeye” is. What a tragedy! A traditional buckeye is a chocolate candy made with a peanut butter and powdered sugar center and dipped […]
Whenever I go to an Asian restaurant for dinner, I love to order summer rolls if they have them. Each place does them slightly different, but they are usually cold, wrapped in rice paper sheets, and full of fresh vegetables. They are usually served with […]
Calling all spicy food lovers… this side dish might look a little weird to you, but it tastes amazing! It’s also really easy to make AND cheap. I’m not a huge bean-lover and this definitely doesn’t fit into a trendy food category, but I could […]
I know a lot of my recipes are indulgent, especially the desserts! Obviously I can’t eat like that every day or I’d be huge. My go-to weekday dinners are light bowls that are packed with protein and vegetables. Something that tastes good and doesn’t take […]
First of all, I just want to say thanks for stopping by my blog! I am the youngest in a big family of 6 kids and I grew up in the kitchen watching the women (and men) I admire most cook up some really delicious […]
