With the return of cold weather, my pasta nights transition from fresh veggie-based sauces to creamy ones full of cozy flavors. Earthy mushrooms and warm, mildly sweet nutmeg make this pasta dish a hug on a plate. The easy dinner recipe is done in under 30 minutes, so it’s the perfect winter weeknight meal! Continue reading
Long time no see, earthlings. My travels around the galaxy taught me something: I am currently obsessed with savory pancakes. I’ve returned to this planet to share the recipe for what I like to call “3P”: Parmesan and Prosciutto Pancakes. Strap in for blastoff… they’re outta this world.
Here comes tomato season! If I were to post my most frequently consumed tomato recipe here, the instructions would be one line: “eat it like an apple.” Since that’s not very riveting and I think perhaps you expect more from me, I’ve posted these Feta and Kalamata Olive Baked Tomatoes. Continue reading
Ah, grill season. So many awesome recipes pop up this time of year, but it leaves us grill-less individuals twiddling our thumbs. If the grill masters have you craving a juicy steak but you aren’t keen on heating up the entire house with the broiler, just whip this baby up stove-top. Continue reading
Hello, all. Long time no see. I’m back to TLS having joined a neat little website called TuitionBites. TB lets me open up a little shop where I get to sell a monthly item – each sale helps me pay off my mountain of student debt! This month’s item includes Milk & Caramel Ghirardelli Squares. So I stuck them in a delicious bread to give you: Ghirardelli Squares Chocolate Caramel Coffee Bread. Continue reading
One of the best things about spaghetti squash is that leftovers store beautifully in the fridge or freezer. Can you see where I’m going with this? Bake up a big batch at the beginning of the week for some quick, easy meals and snacks after work. First on the list? Spaghetti Squash Caprese Cups. Continue reading
Spaghetti squash is one of those type-cast ingredients. The poor guy is so versatile, but he shines so very well as a pasta substitute, that sometimes we forget to let him stretch his wings. And so I give you: Spaghetti Squash Tacos. Continue reading
It’s not your grandma’s creamy egg salad because it is my dad’s infinitely more flavorful, mayonnaise-free, paprika-dusted egg salad. And you’re gonna love it. Continue reading
Among my many guilty pleasures is insta-grits. Once in a while, though, I like to swap out the grits for quinoa. Quinoa is a powerhouse; since it’s packed with protein, dietary fiber, iron, calcium – I could go on, but won’t – you’ll feel a lot better about starting your day with this than that slice of cold pizza. Continue reading
Homemade pizza? Check. No long wait? Check. No oven? Check! The quick and dirty route to delicious, crispy thin-crust pizza; just grab a flatbread and do it stove-top! Continue reading
The Lazy Suzan 