if you're viewing this through RSS feed or email, click over to site to view video Pesto sauce is my family's favorite new spread! We now add it to everything from pasta, to eggs, to sandwiches; we're always looking for more ways of integration. This summer, we had a similar epiphany with pesto as we did with guacamole: there's no need to waste money purchasing store-bought containers. It is SO easy to make at home and it tastes unbelievable. What's the best part about pesto? There aren't many ingredients involved and, it freezes well. … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2012
Quinoa, Cheese and Zucchini Bake
November 28, 2012 By 2 Comments
It’s starting to feel more characteristic of winter. Yesterday was a cold, grey, raw day with steady sleet and the occasional wind gust that takes your breath away. It was the kind of day you’d much rather observe from the comforts of your well-blanketed bed. But, as I trudged out of our apartment building in an attempt to get the kids to school (on time), I started thinking about dinner. I wanted to serve a hearty, comforting dish but, one that also wouldn’t require lots of prep time since I had no time! Recently I came across a … [Read more...]
Secret Recipe Club: Spiced Apple Bread
November 26, 2012 By 11 Comments
Yay! It’s my favorite day of the month, I get to reveal my Secret Recipe Club assignment for November. I’m honored to be a part of this diverse international group of food bloggers. In case you forgot, everyone in the Secret Recipe Club gets “assigned” a blog from which we are supposed to pick a dish to cook. But, it’s all done in secrecy. It isn’t until the ultimate reveal day (today) that everyone showcases their dishes and discovers who’s been their secret foodie link. This club has provided me valuable exposure to blogs I … [Read more...]
Cranberry Turkey Soup
November 25, 2012 By 1 Comment
It's Seriously Soup day today, featuring one of my favorite bloggers, Serena, who authors a blog called Seriously Soupy. Serena started Seriously Soupy as a creative outlet for herself after her first daughter was born, which combined her passion for cooking with an interest in learning more about soups and soup making. Since it started, she has given soup tours and taught soup classes and has a catalog of over 100 soups on the site! You can join Serena on her Soupy journey at SeriouslySoupy.com and twice a month you can find her … [Read more...]
