Billionaire Peanut Butter Bars
Any time I try a recipe I immediately start trying to pick apart the ingredients and find ways to make it my own. My mother-in-law brought over these peanut butter fudge bars with a nice thick layer of chocolate on top. I thought ‘sure I’ll try a nibble’ , then I walked into the next room. […]
Storebought, But Make it Elevated
Yes—I am one of those home cooks who prefers most things homemade (that can be annoying, I know). But I swear, I’m by no means anti-storebought. If I had all the time in the world, I would have a pot of homemade chicken stock simmering away on the stove each week and my house would […]
Why I Cook The Way I Do
I’ve seen so many home cooks put together a casual meal and completely obsess over getting a recipe’s instructions perfectly exact. Reading, re-reading, measuring precisely—never tasting along the way—only for the finished dish to come together and taste…well, I’ll be honest…bland. As an observer, the whole ordeal just looked laborious, stressful and anything but enjoyable. […]
Summer Berry Salad
Salads are better assembled than measured. This salad is summary and so nicely balanced. Crisp greens meet creamy feta, sweet in-season berries and salty bacon, all topped with a flavorful poppyseed-honey mustard dressing. It’s colorful, hearty, and entirely open to interpretation. Think of these ingredients as a starting point, then build your salad with the […]
The Only Tomato Soup You’ll Want
My ultimate comfort meal would easily be grilled cheese and tomato soup. I grew up on canned tomato soup and basic grilled cheese made with that melty processed cheese, which admittedly, is still delicious. But these days, this meal looks a little different. You won’t find canned tomato soup in my house, instead you’ll find […]