Lately, something that’s been on my mind is slowing down. When you have kids, the temptation is to rush rush rush to get EVERYTHING done while they’re napping. Washthedishesdoaloadoflaundrysweepthefloors… This might fulfill some people, but it just stresses me out. And stress ain’t good for your health. I’ve been trying to slow down and think…
Main Dish
Salmon en Papillote
NOTE: Some links are affiliate. All opinions are my own. I’ve seen recipes for fish baked in parchment floating around the internet for YEARS. But I didn’t try it out for myself until a couple weeks ago. The name was so fancy, it had to be a complicated recipe. Or so I thought. In reality,…
Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
If ever you attempt making a pizza at home, it should be this one. It’s quite easy to throw together and packs a big flavor punch. It’s pretty cool how much it tastes like a cheeseburger. The sliced pickles are probably my favorite part – of course being pregnant might have something to do with…
Creamy Leek, Asparagus, and Bacon Tagliatelle
Writing definitely does not come easily to me. Sometimes it is SO difficult for me to write up a recipe. I’ll have my photos all edited and inserted into the post, only to have them sit in a draft for days because I cannot think of how to begin. I’ve struggled with this for over…
Philly Cheese Steak Pizza | With Fleischmann’s Pizza Crust Yeast
Pizza has long been a favorite thing for me to make at home. It’s grand to be able to enjoy such a delicious treat without the guilt of eating highly processed ingredients. It’s fun to come up with different flavor combinations. But homemade pizza is a lot of work; and it can be quite time…
Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup
This post was originally published on September 4, 2012 on Cooking for Seven. My favorite fall/winter supper is soup. Once you know the basic steps for most soups, it’s so easy to customize and create to your preferences. And there’s just something cozy about a bowl of steaming soup. But on to the soup at…
Pollo en Salsa al Horno (Roasted Chicken in Sauce)
If I’m honest, I thought that this chicken was going to be a lot more work than it was. First off, the name makes it sound much too fancy for a weeknight meal. And frying chicken always sounds daunting. To my surprise, this came together very easily. The hardest part is locating some good saffron….
How to Grill Pizza
This was originally published on July 19, 2010 on Cooking for Seven. Our family loves homemade pizza; but when the days grow more hot and humid, I just don’t feel like turning the oven to 500° for an hour or more. The solution: grilled pizza! Here’s the method I like to use. Make sure you…
Homemade Ramen Noodle Soup!
You guys. Have you ever had homemade ramen noodle soup? If you haven’t you definitely need to give it a try. It is so so good. Not only are the flavors phenomenal, it’s much healthier than the prepackaged variety. And it includes protein in the form of sausage and eggs – it’s a much more…
Chicken Pot Pie with a Biscuit Crust
Chicken pot pie gets an update with a delicious biscuit crust! I have the hardest time coming up with Things to Make for Supper. It’s not like it’s actually hard to make tasty dinners; but I usually wait until Helen’s second nap (around 2:30) to even begin to contemplate supper, and by that time it’s…