I think we can all agree that cabbage isn’t sexy. No one orders a glass of wine and a cabbage appetizer on a first date or offers a colorful side of cabbage at their wedding. What is it even? It’s not lettuce, it smells weird, kids hate it and the only place I’ve seen it …
To make a homemade stir-fry sauce, start by combining soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. In a separate saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sauce mixture to the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, …
Is zucchini the only thing that you can successfully grow in your garden this year? You’re not alone. Personally, we don’t have a garden (YET!), but my friends and family have graciously shared their abundance of this versatile green squash with us as they have been swimming in it all season. {Side note: swimming in …
Lasagna is one of those dishes that every household cook has in their back pocket as a go-to filling and delicious meal that will feed a hungry group of 10 or leave a small family with days of cheesy leftovers. Every family has their own secret recipe, whether it’s a special sauce handed down from …
I’m a big quinoa fan. I love it as a side, in soups, in casseroles, on salad, you name it, I’ve probably done it. However quinoa needs some help in the flavor department. Like rice, without seasoning or sauce it’s bland and boring. That’s where this thai coconut quinoa recipe comes in. Chet and I …
Today is my due date with our first baby. It’s surreal, exciting, nerve-racking and miraculous all at the same time. I’ve been hearing delivery stories from family and friends throughout my pregnancy and surprisingly most moms I know had their babies rather early. So with this in mind, when I hit week 37 I was convinced …
There are certain things that we all get used to buying without ever thinking we could make them from scratch. Pizza dough is definitely one of those things. The yeast…the kneading…the waiting…it’s not worth it and I probably don’t have the tools, or the time. This is false my friends! So very very false! Homemade …
Guacamole Hummus. Or Guacummus. Hummamole? I don’t know you pick, it’s all good! Guacamole and hummus are two classic staple dips for most families mainly because everybody loves them. Invited to a party? You can’t go wrong with a giant bowl of guac and some chips or some homemade hummus with warm pita. Instant crowd …
A few weeks ago my parents visited us from Spokane which is always a good thing for several reasons. 1. I love them and they are fun to hang out with. 2. They got some much needed grandparent time with our little one. 3. They always bring their dog Kelli which makes our dog very …
There are a million different ways to make pancakes. They can be fruity, savory, rich, fluffy, thick, sweet, crunchy…you name it and someone’s done it. Pancakes are one of my favorite weekend morning meals for this very reason. I love finding new ways to make a healthier, yet still delicious pancake that leaves me feeling …
