Broccoli, Bocconcini, and Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza

Since we began making pizza at home versus buying it out, I have found that it’s a great way to use up vegetables and cheese that are in your refrigerator.  Pizza is not limited to pepperoni and mozzarella! (Although this pizza does use mozzarella.) We had a bunch of bocconcini leftover from an appetizer that … Read more

Twice Baked Potatoes with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Feta

I’ve lamented over side dishes before.  About half the time, they are an after-thought for me.  I know we need something besides just chicken (or whatever) but rarely am I excited about whatever that may be.  It’s usually a salad, a vegetable, potatoes, rice, cous cous, blah. Nothing to just up and down over. James … Read more

White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

I am a huge lover of all things peppermint so during the holidays, I’m always looking for something minty to make or bake.  It’s the perfect time to overdose on mint, particularly mint paired with chocolate.   It’s rich, smooth, minty, sweet, and perfectly chocolaty from the white chocolate.   I highly suggest using a … Read more

Strawberry Margaritas

I’m usually a traditional margarita kind of person.  If I make them at home, it’s just tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and ice.  If I order them out, it’s the house margarita and always on the rocks.  But something about a strawberry margarita has sounded so wonderfully delicious to me lately.  I love strawberries and … Read more

Bacon Lover’s Mac & Cheese

I’m not even sure where to start with this dish. Should I start with the bacon? Or the cheese? Or the combination of both? Yeah, let’s start there. This is just…so good. The cheese and bacon come together to create a truly delicious, decadent, grown-up macaroni & cheese…with mushrooms and spinach, to boot. While I … Read more

30 Things to Cook/Bake/Make/Eat While I’m 30

I’ve seen these lists pop-up all over the place so I’ve decided to make my own list.    I have to say that I had a very easy time with the first 20 items, but the last 10 items I really had to think about!   Can’t wait to see how this journey plays out. … Read more