recipes

Easy Ratatouille Pasta
I feel like this recipe could be an example of, "tell me you are a parent without telling me you are a parent." Long story short, every time I watch my children's favorite movie Ratatouille, I am dying to cook this famous dish. As I am making this meal for my... Read More

Halloween Party Elevated Gathering Board
When the school year starts and the holidays come around, I find I focus more on making charcuterie or "gathering boards" for get-togethers. I find these to be a fun and creative way to have your guests and family snack on tasty and beautiful finger foods while catching up.... Read More

Pad Thai with Pumpkin Peanut Sauce
I normally don't think of ways to change recipes that work perfectly, and Pad Thai is one of those foods (well, in my opinion that is). However, there is one aspect about Pad Thai that I did want to mix up. I am obsessed with the flavor of peanut sauce; although I find that it tends to be... Read More

Warm Goat Cheese Fall Salad
There is no such thing as a perfect salad, until now that is! I have always loved goat cheese, but I do find the flavor to be overwhelming and so I can only eat a little bit. I knew I had to find a way to tone down the flavor in order to serve... Read More

Fall Special Pumpkin Pecan and Chocolate Granola
My children love granola (they may love the candy and fruit pieces in it more than anything). However, I hate buying it at the store because it can be so expensive, and I do find that it tends to be loaded with a ton of added sugar that is... Read More