This post is sponsored by Cabot Creamery Co-Operative. Now that Easter has been celebrated, we have a fair amount of ham leftover. Never a bad problem to have, if you ask me. This year, I wanted to do something a little extra special with the leftovers and this dish is just that. Comforting, bubbly, spicy …
This sweet little family of mine has a soft spot for homemade pizzas, and I have a soft spot for them. Between working full-time and attempting to homeschool during COVID-19 stay home procedures, dinner time is a much welcomed time of the day to put away distractions and connect around the table. It’s a place …
In Argentina and Uruguay, chimichurri is an herbaceous, flavorful green sauce primarily used as a marinade or condiment to grilled meat. I find it to be incredibly versatile on almost any protein, pasta or roasted vegetable. It’s packed with flavor (especially garlic!) and adds such a great freshness to any dish. My favorite way to …
The back to school shuffle is real! Any parent can attest to the very real change in routines and schedules when the kids start school again…which can sometimes lead to less time for meal planning. If this is you: rest easy! This is a recipe round-up of some simple + delicious meals from breakfast to …
Give me any roasted veggies + I’m an insanely happy woman. Put them in dip form, and the entire house is happy. (Definitely me most of all.) This dip is a nod to the eggplant dip from Black Sheep Pizza in Minneapolis, which never disappoints. Its creamy, roasted flavors pair well with just about anything. …
Tacos are most definitely a food group in our home. They’re a regular on the menu every week, and that’s because tacos are an already delicious main on their own – but everyone can customize their meal without leaving me feeling like a short order cook. From the simplest two ingredient taco to one mounded …
August is upon us in the beautiful state of Minnesota, which means we are in the final lap of summer break. This time of year always seems to fly by as we soak up the remaining weeks before another year of school begins. The days are still deliciously warm, the sunlight doesn’t wean until well …
A Mother’s Day trip to the Farmer’s Market this weekend filled my heart with memories, and my fridge with beautiful, seasonably fresh produce. It was a great morning filled with sunshine, coffee + family! One of my favorite purchases was from a local farmer selling the most delicious asparagus. His eyes shimmered when he spoke …
Brunch: it’s technical definition is a late morning meal eaten instead of breakfast and lunch and categorized as a noun. In my book, brunch is a verb. Done with enthusiasm and best when shared amongst friends. Weekends and brunch go together like coffee and chocolate, where adequate time can be spent enjoying all varieties of …
Since the onset of my struggles with gluten earlier this year, I have learned to satisfy my cravings for carbs in a variety of ways. Potatoes are definitely one of the vehicles that delivers this carb satisfaction – though I’ve always had an affinity for potatoes. We are Midwesterners, after all! I recall thoroughly enjoying …
