There isn’t a lot that will help you get to know a person faster than living with them. And when…
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Recipes
Date & Pecan Squares
This post is part of the 31 Days to a Handmade Christmas series. Yesterday I shared a recipe for what…
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Classic Meaty Lasagna
If you come to our house for dinner, chances are good that I will serve lasagna for dinner. Because…
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Pan Roasted Scallops with Caramelized Onion Alfredo
Several months ago I was grocery shopping with my kids at Whole Foods. Usually when we go shopping, we are…
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Honey Roasted Carrot Soup
A few weeks ago my husband surprised me with an overnight trip to the mountains and a visit to the…
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Black Bean and Spinach Egg Rolls
I can make my husband an amazing meal, one which he gives a great review, and then ask him a…
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A Week in the Woods: What to Eat
Be sure to also check out the entire Week In the Woods series, with tips on camping with kids, planning…
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Spicy Sausage and Lentil Soup
Hot summer days do not typically make me crave soup and since my husband is the same way, we do…
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Chicken Broth
(Incredibly) Healthy. (Incredibly) Frugal. (Incredibly) Easy. This is the perfect trifecta of qualities for anyone trying to save money and feed…
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Five Twists on Cheesy Quesadillas
Summer Picnic Series: Yesterday I shared a recipe for delicious homemade tortillas. And making quesadillas is one of our favorite…
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Fresh Basil and Spinach Pesto
Do you like pesto sauce? You should! It’s healthy, versatile (one of my favorite ingredient qualities), and can be made…
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Homemade Soft Whole Wheat Tortillas
Summer Picnic Series We do not typically have sandwich bread in our kitchen. I stopped buying it in part to…
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Sweet Broccoli Salad
We took a spontaneous day trip to the mountains last week. It was my husband’s day off and we all…
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Slow Roasted Tomato and Chicken Pasta Salad
Summer Picnic Series: I mentioned earlier this week that pasta, specifically homemade pasta, is my favorite comfort food. We enjoy…
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Fresh Pasta
Have you ever eaten pasta made just an hour before you ate it? I never had until a couple of…
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