Aush (Afghan Noodle Soup)
It’s time for Eat the World and we’re heading to Afghanistan.As I was researching, I found many recipes that I thought my family would enjoy, but ultimately settled on Aush, or noodle soup.As with many...
View ArticleVegan 3 Bean Soup
I just love soup, don’t you? This soup came about when I ended up with 3 cans of beans open with just a little taken out (for this awesome Fiambre Salad) and didn’t want to waste the rest. Read more...
View ArticleVegetarian Enchiladas
So the day I made these, I was intending to make my Rice and Bean Enchiladas. But then life got in the way and instead of getting home around 4 and starting dinner, I got home after 6!I was out of...
View ArticleBacon, Chive, & Ricotta Pancakes
For this week’s Sunday Funday, participants were tasked with making savory pancakes. This was an interesting challenge. After a bit of thinking I turned to my refrigerator and eyed some ricotta I had...
View ArticleChai Latte
I love coffee. A few years back I bought a small home espresso machine, so I could make fancy coffee anytime I’d like. Which also means that I get to have fun and experiment with syrups. I...
View ArticleCorned Beef Hash
Corned beef is such a staple this time of year! I tried making Corned Beef Hash once before and while it was delicious, it wasn’t quite right. It was drier than I thought it should be.This time I did...
View ArticleAromatic Spiced Rice & Chicken Porridge
Ugh. You guys. I have had cold, after cold, after cold since New Years. For real.It is unbelievable. I’m a teacher and usually I have super immunity, but this year? Absolutely ridiculous. I’ve...
View ArticleGreen Eggs & Ham Bake
Yesterday was Dr. Suess’ birthday. So I thought it would be fun to make a Green Eggs and Ham inspired dish. Only I didn’t want to use food dye.So why not make tasty spinach eggs with ham?Read more...
View ArticleSt. Patrick's Day Cupcakes
These fun cupcakes are super fun and festive!To make, simply bake your favorite cupcakes (I used Funfetti) and frost with our favorite while frosting.Read more »Continue to the full recipe...
View ArticleNasi Goreng with Chicken
Eat the World is heading to Indonesia this month!For this challenge, I decided to make Nasi Goreng, which translates to fried rice. I love fried rice and I was excited to try this version. This one...
View ArticleSimple Sautéed Cabbage
Sautéed cabbage is a great side dish, but not one I often make (mostly because my kids act like they’re dying when I do).But there are times when cabbage is a great option - especially when accompanied...
View ArticleDulce de Leche Pumpkin Pie
Spud, my younger (now 13!!!!) year old loves pumpkin pie. He absolutely cannot wait for Thanksgiving for his pie. He needs it at Thanksgiving, and Christmas, and Pi Day, and once, it was even his...
View ArticlePeeps Cookies
This post first appeared on my other blog in 2013, but since I no longer maintain that one, I'm reposting some of my favorites here!This set of Easter Cookies were inspired by those iconic Easter...
View ArticleAsparagus Soup
Ah, asparagus.I actually really like asparagus, but my kids hate it. When Spud was little, he mispronounced it as “ick-sparagus” and since he still hates it, he hasn’t fixed the mispronunciation!...
View ArticleCucumber Sandwich
Today’s recipe is a tasty little tea sandwich or light lunch.For Movies and Munchies this month, we were invited to watch Queen Bees, which takes place in a retirement community. I was skeptical at...
View ArticleCrockpot Pulled Pork with Ale
This week’s Sunday Funday theme is “Dinner Parties”. I don’t host much of what I’d consider a dinner party, but occasionally I do feed a crowd. When I do, my crockpot is the go-to!I still don’t have...
View ArticleBacon Mac
Bacon Mac is a favorite in my house. It’s one of those recipes that I make all the time, but don’t use an actual recipe. It’s mostly like this Creamy Mac and Cheese (plus bacon) and a little like...
View ArticleApril Fools Calzone Donut
For the past few years, I have made a pizza cake on April Fools Day (it is expected by the teens now). Though I liked the recipe, I always felt that it could be better. The seams always split and the...
View ArticleChocolate M&M Pretzel Cookies
I love playing with add-ins to classic cookies.This time, I took my favorite chocolate base and added M&Ms and pretzel pieces for a delicious salty-sweet combo! They were perfect!Read more...
View ArticleSteak & Ale Pie
Ages ago, I was watching Crime Scene Kitchen and the mystery dish was Steak and Ale Pie. I totally wanted to make it, but life was chaotic this past fall and I never got around to it.Then life slowed...
View ArticleFrikadeller (Danish Meatballs)
Eat the World is heading to Denmark this month.Right away, I saw that among many recipes, Denmark is known for meatballs. Though there are many variations, the key ingredients seem to be pork, beef or...
View ArticleBuffalo Cauliflower Quinoa Bowls
Sometimes I buy ingredients for a recipe and then the leftovers just hang out in the cupboard for ages, rarely to be used again. I try not to do this, but every once in a while I buy something and...
View ArticleGreek Frappe (or Whipped Coffee or Dalgona Coffee or TikTok Coffee)
Today’s recipe is one of those recipes that’s been around for ages but then went viral on TikTok so everyone thinks it’s new. Spoiler alert, everyone is me too. While I didn’t see it on TikTok, I did...
View ArticleHomemade Gnocchi
Homemade gnocchi has been one of my goals lately. I’ve made a few attempts, but they were never quite what I thought they’d be. I’ve found that I get better each time and my difficulty seems actually...
View ArticleCandied Lemon & Lime Slices
I was on vacation awhile ago and the cocktails were garnished with candied citrus slices. They seemed fun, so I decided to give them a whirl!Read more »Continue to the full recipe...
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