Basil is one of the first things I plant each Spring. I love everything about it; the color, the smell, the taste, and how easily it grows in a planter on my back deck. It’s also a key ingredient in many of the dishes I […]

You’re not going to want to miss this dish! This “grown-up” macaroni and cheese will wow your dinner guests and the built in vegetables will leave you feeling less guilty when going back for seconds.   Back in the Fall I was in Los Angeles […]

In honor of Halloween, today’s featured recipe is these addictive Butterscotch Blondie bars. The sweetness, the crunch, the thick, dense bite is absolutely everything. While I’ll eat candy if it is around, cookies and brownies are my favorite dessert to consume. Nothing will beat the […]

Have you ever noticed that many coffee cakes are full of cinnamon with crumbly tops, and a sweet flavor? But, very few actually have a coffee flavor to them? If you’re a coffee lover, step right up! This coffee cake is easy to make, serves […]

I’d never made a Shepherd’s pie before, but the Fall weather had me craving a warm, hardy dish that screamed comfort food. I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical making this dish at first… Peas, corn, carrots, and beef? Mashed potatoes are […]

Sure, chocolate chip is probably the most popular cookie out there but let me tell ya, these oatmeal cookies are a close second! Plus, you can convince yourself that they’re better for you because oatmeal is healthy, right? Like any great cookie recipe, these start […]

Sure, chocolate chip is probably the most popular cookie out there but let me tell ya, these oatmeal cookies are a close second! Plus, you can convince yourself that they’re better for you because oatmeal is healthy, right? Like any great cookie recipe, these start […]

Fall time is for hot apple cider, pumpkins, doughnuts, boots, sweaters, colorful leaves, and tasty apple crisp. We kicked off this season with a trip to a local orchard for some apple picking– when we walked onto the property and up to the cute little […]

Mmm Chicken Enchiladas. I just made them for friends who had their first baby a few weeks ago (Hi Sara, Nate, and Audrey!). I assembled everything in an aluminum pan so it’d be an easy clean-up, baked them in my oven for about fifteen minutes, […]

Oh man, Butter Chicken is our favorite Indian dish. It’s creamy, has just enough kick, and it has an X factor that isn’t in other dishes. While Justin and I love to order this dish from local restaurants (Curry In A Hurry, Curry Corner, Curry […]