Brussel Sprouts and Bacon I've never liked brussel sprouts. I can recall once that I've eaten more than two in one sitting. It was at a local restaurant and the roasted brussel sprouts were covered in marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese and came as an accidental side to the dish I'd ordered. Then one day Miss … Continue reading Brussel Sprouts and Bacon
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore We've been using our crockpot quite a bit lately. We've also discovered the wonderful boneless skinless chicken thighs from one of our favorite grocery stores (or go-see store as our toddler calls them). The benefit of cooking the thighs in the crockpot is they dry out less and are more flavorful … Continue reading Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
Almond Torte Recipe One of the best parts about holidays in my family is the abundance of once-a-year food. Everything from Passover brisket to a hazelnut chocolate loaf and bunny brioche bread make an appearance as we celebrate the spring holidays. This year my mom adapted a recipe for a new dessert and everyone agreed it's … Continue reading Almond Torte Recipe
Butternut Squash Soup We love love love love love this perfectly fall soup (even the toddler!) 1 butternut squash (roasted at 425 for about 45 minutes)3 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil1 shallots1/2 yellow onion1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt6 garlic cloves (minced)1 teaspoon maple syrup1/8 teaspoon ground nutmegfreshly ground black pepper4 Cup vegetable broth2 Tbs butter Coat … Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup
Ham and Cheese Loaf My mom used to make this when my sister and I were little. It was one of our most favorite dishes. Apparently, it’s also pretty easy even if you make the bread from scratch, but let’s be honest the frozen works just as good and is so much less time-consuming! … Continue reading Ham and Cheese Loaf