Pie is my favorite dessert! Any pie: fruit pies, chocolate pies, cheesecakes (they’re kinda like a pie…). Fun fact; we opted for a very small wedding cake and supplemented with pies (& cookies & puddings & lemon bars)! Also, pies always work. Summer? Make a cherry or blueberry pie. Fall? Apple or pumpkin! Winter? Pecan, chocolate… really anything. 
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Make your own broth… easier than you think!
Happy Tuesday! Today we are going to talk about something SUPER chef-y that you can do in your own kitchen. It will completely cut something off of your grocery list, its a healthy alternative to something you use so often, and making this yourself will really up the flavors!
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The BEST Hot Wings
Hello! I’m back, and I’m married! Sorry for the hiatus, but I am here now. And I have brought with me the BEST chicken wings you could ask for.
Casseroles: my true passion
There is literally nothing easier than a casserole. You can use leftovers & canned ingredients, in one pot, and all of a sudden you have a dinner, leftovers for lunch tomorrow, and some very happy tummies. They’re usually ooey, gooey, and more often than not, cheesy. This casserole is so simple, and if you have a case iron skillet or dish, you can use one pot to go from stove to oven (I did not, I used a skillet then layered my ingredients in an old school casserole dish).
Set it & forget it
The one kitchen gadget I cannot live without is my crock pot. I make something in my crock pot at least once a week! It’s not just for soups either… I’ve made pork chops, chicken, pasta. Today, however, we are starting off easy: chili. Continue reading “Set it & forget it”
15 Minute Monday Night Meal
Y’all know that I love to cook. Cooking is definitely my self care (social work school term for the win!) and I thoroughly enjoy being in my kitchen. However, sometimes, every so often, the thought of laboring away over my hot stove makes me ill. Ok, that’s an exaggeration, but it does not sound like fun. Last night was one of those nights. Continue reading “15 Minute Monday Night Meal”
Eggplant Ragu
We eat a lot of eggplant. I came up with this, what I like to call “Italian Stir fry”, a few years ago, and we make it pretty often. The garlic, onions, oregano and parsley bring intense flavor, and the eggplant brings a fun texture. I also mix in fresh tomatoes in addition to the tomato sauce to keep it fresh, as well as spinach to up the veggie content even more.
The Best Part of Waking Up…
My favorite thing in the entire world is coffee. I worked as a barista at a local coffee shop during graduate school and I became somewhat of a coffee snob. On the other hand, I am a Boston girl at heart, and I will never turn down a medium iced from Dunkin Donuts. So I guess I’m not that big of a snob. Continue reading “The Best Part of Waking Up…”
Cravings
Hey y’all, happy Wednesday! Today, we are talking cravings. Not Chrissy Teigen’s cookbook, actual cravings. You know that feeling, when all you want is (pizza, a beer, burgers, sushi, etc.) and nothing will satisfy you until you get it? I HATE that feeling.
Meatless Monday: Sweet Potato Bisque
My fiancé LOVES sweet potatoes. Well, he loves sweet potato fries. I agree, sweet potato fries are awesome, in fact, we’re having them tomorrow (spoiler alert!), but these root veggies can do so. much. more. Tonight, I took these starchy babies to a spicier, creamier place. Enter: sweet potato bisque. Honestly, any excuse to use my immersion hand blender, I’ll take. Continue reading “Meatless Monday: Sweet Potato Bisque”
Sunday Supper 