Happy Pride 2023!
I'd rather be out there parading with y'all, but this year I'm celebrating with rainbow jello. Happy Pride 2023! It's important this year to shine rainbow bright to counter all…
Blueberry Dutch Baby Pancake
Blueberry pancakes rank among my favorite foods. They call to mind summer, breakfast with family, and vacations. A stack of steaming buttermilk pancakes, studded with plump blueberries, juicy purple stains…
Dutch Baby Pancake
When I wake up craving pancakes but I'm feeling lazy, it's time for a Dutch Baby. It's a giant popover that puffs, then settles into a lush, eggy pancake. Whisk…
Fried Rice with Canadian Bacon
Homemade fried rice is in my regular rotation. It's thrifty, versatile, and reliant on pantry staples. Until recently, I’d always used cold rice, previously cooked and stored in the fridge…
Cook, Eat, Repeat – Routine is the new Meal Plan
Meal planning is all the rage. And it sounds like a smart solution for getting organized in the kitchen, the kind of habit that should spark joy. But all the…
Figgy Piggy Pizza
I didn’t expect to love this pizza, but the sweet-salty-savory thing won me over. Fig spread is the base, topped with caramelized onions, prosciutto, and mozzarella. But the melty nuggets…
Granola
This is my go-to granola, there's always a batch in my pantry. It fulfills an adage of my mom's, that life is better with crunch! Plus, it's my incentive to…
Chicken Pot Pie with Buttermilk Biscuits
Chicken Pot Pie topped with buttermilk biscuits is a family favorite. Loaded with chunks of chicken and bite-size vegetables in a creamy white sauce, it’s comfort food with an elegant…
Celebrating Black Culinary Traditions for Black History Month
Searching for food themes to recognize Black History Month, I was happy to find the 2023 Black History Month Virtual Potluck hosted online by Eat the Culture. The potluck includes…
Beet Orange Salad
Beets have a distinct boldness. The flavor is sweet and earthy, the texture is dense and velvety. The racy color is extra! While red beets with their heart shape are…