It's getting colder and since we are trying to find ways to gather outside when hanging out with people, I am starting to think brunch and lunch are better options than dinner because it is getting dark and cold in Nashville by 5. This oatmeal is great for your household on any day, but can … Continue reading Instant Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal
You know when you make something and it's so easy, satisfying, and it's a crowd pleaser, and then you make it again and again? I have done that with a few things during these *strange times*. And I try to stop myself before I over-do it and cause my family to be sick of it. … Continue reading I Keep Making This Broccoli Salad!
As mentioned in 2 of my recent posts, I have had quite the run with loaf making. This post is about classic artisan bread, or "crusty bread" as we call it in my house. During the pandemic there has been much talk about sourdough bread making (and vegetable gardening, and house projects, and many of … Continue reading Loaf #3: Artisan Bread (& My New Friend)
I'm all about a fresh, tasty meal that is EASY. I don't have much bandwidth for complex these days, as everything feels complex already. And I wanted to make sure and share this before the basil & tomatoes are withered and gone. This One Pot Tomato Basil Pasta from Martha Stewart is a winner. There … Continue reading Simply Delicious One-Pot Pasta
I am a big fan of Banana Bread and Bran muffins. So, this spring, when I was baking bread (like the rest of the country in quarantine), I was wanting to find a way to merge the tastiness and resourcefulness of Banana Bread with the hearty, nutty, healthiness of Bran. I searched in many places … Continue reading Lots of Loaves (#2 Must Make Loaf: Banana Bran Bread)
Since the very start of quarantine, loaves have been a dominant theme of my baking. One day, after repeatedly making this newfound Earl Grey Yogurt Loaf Cake, and tweaking a Banana Bran Bread recipe, and baking many many versions of artisan crusty bread, and my favorite cinnamon raisin bread, one of my kids said, "Wow, … Continue reading Lots of Loaves (#1 Must-Make Loaf: Earl Grey Yogurt Cake)
Y'all, an unexpected thing happened to our family this winter. We fell in love with cauliflower. I have always liked it, but never would I have thought that the words *cauliflower* and *crave* would be used in the same sentence. But now, I crave it, and it shows up on the grocery list every week. Here's how … Continue reading Sautéed Cauliflower: Our Unexpected Crave
I am a fan of cinnamon rolls! And the smell of them in the oven is irresistible! I have always marveled that Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll shops need not market their goods, as long as they keep baking the rolls in the mall. The smell lures people in! As much as I love cinnamon rolls, I … Continue reading Mini Cinis! (Quick Mini Cinnamon Rolls)
This is a re-post from 5 years ago. It's a perennial favorite. It is summertime deliciousness! I believe that little things can make a big difference. It might only take a few more minutes, or a couple more dollars (or not any more $$ at all) – just a little time, creativity and intentionality, and … Continue reading Nothing Says Summertime Like Key Lime Pie (a recipe worth Re-Posting)
When I find something great, I can't wait to pass it on! We have a new favorite meal at our house that I have been wanting to share with you for several weeks. These early dark dinner hours have made it really hard to capture the meal in photos in order to post it. So, … Continue reading Quinoa Bowls…Pass it On
