Good food feeds the soul
Is there anything better than fresh, warm, corn tortillas wrapped around some meat and veg? That’s heaven on earth for me and the hubby. You can probably tell from the many taco, tamale, and enchilada recipes on this site that we’re obsessed with Mexican food. And I’m talking about …
White Cheddar Cheez-Its have always been one of my absolute weaknesses. Unfortunately, they’re overprocessed and filled with way too many unpronounceable ingredients, extra fats, sugars, and chemicals found in most store-bought snacks. So, I can’t tell you how happy I was when I realized these crispy …
Have you ever made your own crackers? I hadn’t until recently. It’s always been one of those things on my list to do but I couldn’t be bothered because you can always buy such wonderful flavors in the store with no effort. BUT making homemade …
One of favorite things to eat at the Indian restaurant is the hot, fresh naan bread straight out of the tandoor. Pillowy, soft, fluffy, perfect for scooping up spicy warm curry right into my mouth. YES, PLEASE. And just when you think it can’t get …
Cinnamon rolls hold an incredibly special place in my heart because my mom always made them for Christmas morning. We’d wake up and open presents and then eat fluffy warm cinnamon rolls for breakfast. But she never made cinnamon rolls like these – Apple and …
It’s October – the season of fall foliage, frost on the windshield, and the Christmas decorations Halloween candy in the stores. October makes me think of fresh gingerbread cookies and hot toddies because they wrap you in a warm spicy hug. It’s also the season …
I used to LOVE pineapple upside down cake – until we realized I was allergic to pineapple. Yep, seriously, I am allergic to pineapple. Weird one, I know. Regardless, it’s left me without a replacement for that ooey, gooey yumminess that only upside-down cakes can …
Pizza pronta! The hubby and I heard those words ring out many times over the course of our stay at Casa San Carlo in Monteleone d’Orivetto, Umbria, Italy. Wednesday night each week is pizza night. On pizza night the guests and staff are invited to get …
Have a loaf of dried-out crusty bread lying around your kitchen? Don’t toss it. Instead, chop it up into chunks and toss it into the oven to make croutons for salads or dishes like my Pane Cotto with Swiss Chard. It’s healthy, quick, and easy …
Banana bread is one of the ultimate comfort foods – feeling a bit like when you wrap yourself into a warm blanket on a cold night. So, how do you make that feeling of comfort even better? By adding dark chocolate to the mix! You’ll …