KEEPING IT SIMPLE WITH RECIPES FOR THE EVERYDAY HOME COOK
Admit it. Unless it's fried, chicken is pretty boring. Or as I like to say, BOOORING. I can't help myself from going off on a little Emily side tangent here: Using the proper pronunciation of the word 'BOOORING' is always key. Make sure your voice is low, and then say those two words. BOW,… Continue reading Spinach and Cheesy Chicken Roll-Ups
Are you reluctantly saying goodbye to summer? Here's my perception. Whip up a large batch of homemade pesto. Then freeze it. IN ICE CUBE TRAYS!! (yes, that deserved the double exclamation point). We all love the smell and taste of fresh basil pesto. We need it during the non summer months. That said, here's… Continue reading How to Freeze Homemade Basil Pesto
Is it weird to coin a phrase referring to your style of cooking? Is it weird to coin a phrase on your own blog? Is it weird to coin a phrase using your own name? Is it weird that, when I asked myself these questions, I found none of the above weird? No to… Continue reading Stuffed Pepper Soup
Grub-alicious dunk-alicious snack food here. "Grub-alicious!" "Dunk-alicious!" Another sophisticated way to describe these bread twists is, "better than any bread stick I've ever had/will ever have again." Clearly, I'm passionate about my snack time. These beauties won't disappoint. Perfect for kids and grown-up kids alike. All the little nooks and twists are coated in… Continue reading Garlic Herb Bread Twists with Parmesan Cheese and Easy Marinara Dipping Sauce
With August approaching and temperatures rising, I'm getting use out of my crock pot. Sound like a strange concept? Allow me to explain. The galley kitchen in my apartment heats up quickly when I'm using the oven. My solution to this issue is simple. Get porky perfection simmering away on the counter top! This… Continue reading Crock Pot Pulled Pork Sliders with Classic Buttermilk Coleslaw
Aside from having a name that sounds like the title of an old Grateful Dead concert tour, these turkey taco zucchini (or "Zuk" if you love abbreviating like I do) boats are fun and oh so tasty. Weeknight summer dinners are all about simplicity, beauty, and the use of the freshest ingredients. Zucchini is… Continue reading Turkey Taco Zucchini Boats
I woke up Saturday morning thinking about what I was going to make for dinner. 8 am ... I was thinking about dinner (per usual). A quick tidying up of the apartment, and off to the farmers market. Boyfriend, coffee, and dog in tow (still thinking about dinner). The second I gazed upon… Continue reading Mushroom Risotto
