Assembling a good noodle bowl can be a bit like grabbing a blank canvas and creating a masterpiece. They give you a chance to build a meal that's healthy, delicious, and beautiful to behold. Better take a picture, though, because they won't last long!
This is an antsy time of the year. We're all waiting for winter to be over, but it has this bad habit of just hanging on or letting spring tease us, but only for a day or two. Put all that frustration into a beautiful cake that is equally at home after dinner or at afternoon tea.
March is an odd time of the year. Winter is on its way out (maybe) and spring is on its way in (maybe), but we all seem super busy. Fight against some of the rush with a hearty dinner that can be made in one pot and enjoyed around the table at the end of a warm/cold day!
When you've found yourself baking a bunch, it can sometimes lead to even more baking … not that my family is complaining! Find out how a recent afternoon project became the perfect route to an amazing dessert.
I often turn to muffins and specialty breads when it comes time to flex my baking muscles for breakfast. One of my goals for 2015 is to expand that repertoire to include more variety. In that spirit, I am tackling scones and finding out how very sweet scones can be.
Many think of the hottest part of summer as ideal salad days, but I also think the beginning of the end of winter is also great for salad. And I'm not talking about any old salad; I'm contemplating spicy-sweet flavors with as many textures as your heart desires. It's time to start thinking spring!
Sometimes, we spend a lot of time looking at our differences or finding the gaps between us. Well, when it comes to the kitchen, I've found there's a lot more commonality to celebrate than differences. Let's continue an adventure that takes a look at just a few kitchen gems that unite us by spending some time with noodles.
Peanut butter is a great companion to jelly in a sandwich or a wonderful dessert ingredient, but it isn't always considered part of the savory dish team. Change that up with a spicy, crunchy chicken dish that adds an element of spicy-sweet peanut butter sauce to the mix.
What do you do when your kids are off of school for an afternoon? Recently, I spent one baking cinnamon-raisin bread and reading a chapter book with mine. If you've not done that, consider the built-in reward awaiting you when you finish the book: a chance to discuss it over slices of warm bread slathered with butter!
Sometimes, we spend a lot of time looking at our differences or finding the gaps between us. Well, when it comes to the kitchen, I've found there's a lot more commonality to celebrate than differences. Let's continue an adventure that takes a look at just a few kitchen gems that unite us by spending some time with stews.
