recipes

We are the luckiest and have a fireplace in our place and maybe it’s our favorite thing about our place. It goes without saying that we eat a lot of s’mores around here. It took me a while but I … Read More

Told’ya it was coming.  I’ve been sensing the anticipation all over the InterPlace.  In no particular order because that would be like choosing between children.  Click the picture for the recipe! So glad to have finally found a chile I … Read More

(Foreward: chili never ever photographs well.  End.) For a long time, I’ve been wanting to figure out an easy crockpot chili that uses dry beans.  They’re cheaper and better for you and I far prefer the texture, especially after they’ve … Read More

I am extremely picky about pumpkin pie.  It has to be not too thick, creamy but not goopy, pumpkin-y but not bland, creamy and not rubbery, THE CRUST CANNOT BE SOGGY, etc. etc.  I have issues. I’ve been making hacking … Read More

Both slow cooker and Instant Pot friendly, this creamy tomato soup recipe will surely become your go-to comfort meal. It’s flavorful, uses simple ingredients, and takes only 5 minutes to make. Add in some frozen tortellini or serve with grilled … Read More

Usually I’m pretty domineering about what we eat for dinner.  My way or the highway, fam.  But I figured I could allow N to choose his own birthday meal.  (I know you are v. curious for my tips on how … Read More

Yes, another panzanella.  But this time it’s warm!  And has squash!  And maple syrup!  And goat cheese!  (I am a bastion of originality.) It’s similar, yes.  But all of us kept saying, “OH MY GOSH THIS IS SO GOOD” so … Read More

Why, hello!  Welcome back to me from not-on-earth’s-face.  Well, another side of it, anyway.  We had a lovely trip to Chicago for a dear friend’s wedding and to Utah to spend lots of time with Grandma & Grandpa (and eat … Read More

Even with meal planning, there are days when I just get behind or failed to plan ahead or am just plain feeling lazy.  This is the meal that I make on those days.  It’s quick (30 minutes to the table), … Read More

It will probably shock you to hear that I’m not the biggest muffin fan in the world.  Usually they’re too sweet, too bready, too sticky, too…something.  Evidently I am pickier than I thought. But these MUFFINS.  Gracious.  A few weeks … Read More

As I don’t yet have any kids in real school, anytime someone laments that summer is over, I just want to grab them and say, “It’s NOT OVER!  We have three more weeks!  Don’t steal my summer!!” Ahem. It’s possible … Read More

I love panzanellas for being so fresh, versatile, and delicious.  However, with just white bread, tomatoes, and cucumber, I’m usually hungry a couple of hours later.  So I went with my staple – some black beans – to add some … Read More