RECIPES

Grape Tomato Bruschetta

Grape Tomato Bruschetta

I woke up this morning to Joe suggesting we go to I-HOP for breakfast.  We had a buy one get one free breakfast coupon and we thought we’d treat ourselves for Valentine’s Day.  Yes, this is about as romantic as it gets for us lately,…

Making Basic Basil and Mint Pesto

Making Basic Basil and Mint Pesto

When I want a great summertime, no fuss meal, I automatically think of pesto pasta.  Learning how to make pesto is a great thing to have in your back pocket because it’s also a practical way to get rid of bits and pieces of leftover…

Welcome to California Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Welcome to California Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

If you know me personally then you know two things about me.  One is that I don’t necessarily enjoy baking because it’s so precise, and the other is when I do bake, it usually includes bananas.  I feel like bananas are the baker’s cheating ingredient.…

The Miracle Balsamic Glaze

The Miracle Balsamic Glaze

Anytime I make this sauce and drizzle it over ANYTHING, I usually get excited and happy reactions over it. In the words of my friend, “Yo, that sauce is the BOMB!” And according to the husband, it’s equally as good on fish as it is…