MARINADES/SAUCES
pesto spaghetti squash bake
So, the word is out. I am pregnant. And we are THRILLED! Read more on how cool this is here. I have to admit, though, that the first 4 months of this pregnancy were some [...]
lemony garlic grilled chicken breast
Summer is in full swing (I cannot believe we are in August. When did that happen?), and somehow I magically learned how to grill. It's always been something I just left to Rusty (no, not [...]
Taco (salad) Tuesday!
Almost 3 years ago now, Rusty and I honeymooned in Kauai (see pre manbun Rusty?). It was an amazing trip filled with hiking, kayaking, adventuring, and of course, eating. When we travel, we always make [...]
garlic balsamic aioli burgers
The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and I am craving burgers. But first, a bit of somewhat sad news: Rusty and I have decided to take a little break from dairy - [...]
thanksgiving gravy and mash
In our family, gravy and mash are a holiday meal staple, and this one has been a winner for years now. The cool thing is that my family can't even really tell the difference between [...]
homemade cranberry sauce
When I was a kid, I always looked forward to the sweet and tart flavor of cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving dinner. In my littlest years, before I could even reach the counter, we would always [...]