If I'm at an Italian restaurant where gnocchi is served, there's about a 99% chance that I'm going to order it. Ravioli is a close second depending on the filling. Making homemade pasta can be time-consuming, but I find it therapeutic with an delicious reward for a little work. Also, making gnocchi doesn't require any type of special equipment! Potatoes make this pasta a little more forgiving, making gnocchi the perfect first pasta if you're interested in delving into the homemade pasta ... continue reading...
Corn, Potato, and Sausage Chowder
A few weeks ago, it was in the 80's every afternoon here in Washington. I was out of town for a weekend, came home, and suddenly it was fall! We had to turn the heat on, I was dusting off my rain boots, and I knew it was time to recipe test some soups for all of you. September is a bit of a sweet spot during the year where the weather is cool enough for soup but the last of summer's sweet corn is still available. Now that the weather has cooled off, we'll be eating soups and stews at ... continue reading...
Kale Caesar Salad with Garlic Bread Croutons
This is the salad for people who say they don't like kale. For a long time, I only enjoyed kale if it was NOT in a salad. I loved and still love it sautéed with a little olive oil, garlic, and salt. I like to chop it up and add it to soups. I didn't think I would enjoy it in salads because it's tougher and more bitter than lettuce. Then I learned that you need to massage the dressing into the kale before tossing it with the rest of the salad to take away that toughness and bitterness. And ... continue reading...
Tomato Tart with Herbed Ricotta
Tomatoes might be my favorite produce of summer. I love summer berries, peaches, and sweet corn, but I'm not sure there's anything better than a vine-ripened summer tomato. This super easy dish is inspired by what I ate for breakfast every single day while I was deployed. I would wake up early to go to the gym, and then I would have a bagel with cream cheese and sliced tomato, sprinkled with salt and pepper, with a side of fruit. I also had a salad every day for lunch. I'm not sure what ... continue reading...
Bend, Oregon Family Vacation
Over Labor Day weekend we took our first vacation as a family of four to Bend, Oregon! Kevin and I first wanted to go to Bend a few years ago for Valentine's Day but were turned around due to snow. We were so happy to make this trip with our boys because it is such a fun town with a lot of family-friendly activities. As much fun as we had, this trip almost didn't happen. The kids had a stomach virus the week before the trip, which conveniently they gave to me the day before we left. ... continue reading...
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