Vegetarian Spring Veggie Pasta Dish
Early in my adult life, I had the chance to visit my sister at her new apartment in a big city, and this pasta dish was one of the first recipes she made during my trip. It was simple, yet…
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Recipe Roundup: Hidden Veggies
We all know we should eat more vegetables, but sometimes, it’s easier said than done. It’s tempting to grab something premade and quick, especially when it comes to desserts and snacks. A sweet tooth can be hard to satisfy without…
Quiche: Goat Cheese, Caramelized Onions and Cherry Tomatoes
It’s Spring! Crocuses and snowdrops dot the greening grass, tulips are pushing their way up through the hard soil, tiny buds are on the trees, and the first daffodils are beginning to bloom. Yes, spring has arrived. And yet, the…
Order Up: A Kids Eat the Rainbow Game!
“Don’t play with your food!” Let’s face it, we’ve all heard, have had said to us, or have said this phrase ourselves to the miniature humans who depend on us. One day I was wondering where this phrase came from,…
Apple Butter Palmiers
There are few things in life more enjoyable than a fresh, flakey pastry. I love visiting coffee shops, picking something from the display case, and pairing it with a cup of coffee. Sitting down to savor the perfect combination feels…
Green Sauces: Not Your Mother Sauces
Have you ever heard of Mother Sauces? If you haven’t, I’m sure you’ve experienced them before, either when eating out or even perhaps in your own kitchen. The five Mother Sauces are foundational parts of modern French cooking, and by…
Weaver’s Walliser (Savory Apple, Pear & Bacon Pie)
One delightful cuisine that is often overlooked by many in the U.S. is that of the Swiss. Known for keeping dishes fresh and simple by highlighting in-season produce, hard cheeses and other local ingredients, Swiss cooking is something that I…
Orange Pound Cake
Whether you love or hate winter, everyone could use something to bring warmth to these long, cold days. A sweet, moist orange cake is the perfect pick-me-up, indulging the senses in so many ways. The bright oranges cheer up the…
Lemon Ginger Tea
Tis’ the season for colds, coughs, and sniffles. I woke up this morning with the start of a sore throat, so it was perfect timing that I was planning to make this recipe today. Whether you want to stave off…
New Year’s Charcuterie Board
There is something very special about this festive time of year where friends and family call on one another and share time together celebrating. Family visits, Christmas brunches, church celebrations, caroling parties, game nights, and New Year’s Eve parties, among…