Summer is grilling season and we’ve been doing a lot of it on these warm summer evenings. Steak is one of our favorite things to grill. We often can’t quite finish a big rib eye or tri-tip in one sitting, leaving us with leftovers. Steak …
Summer has arrived! We’ve already had two heat waves of over 100° F weather. We turn to salad for dinner when the weather heats up. Greek Salmon Orzo Salad is easy to make, healthy and refreshing to eat. The delicate texture of the salmon and …
Have you tried making your own fresh pasta? We made fettuccini many, many years ago using our KitchenAid with the pasta attachment. While the pasta was excellent, the process was really cumbersome and it didn’t really seem worthwhile. We haven’t tried making fresh pasta since …
Okay…so we’re not talking Ikea Swedish meatballs, here. Not that there’s anything wrong with Ikea’s Swedish Meatballs. We love them for what they are…inexpensive comfort food for when you are tired and overwhelmed by the number of shoppers and volume of merchandise surrounding you every …
Spring may have technically arrived but the weather hasn’t quite made up its’ mind to follow suit. The weather is still quite rainy and blustery where we live and it’s perfect for Sausage and Gnocchi Soup! Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a …
If you’re looking for a super easy and delicious meal, this Thai Noodle Salad is the one! It doesn’t require any cooking (well, except for the noodles) and the Thai peanut dressing is so delicious! We love the dressing so much we use it as …
We live in tomato country. Our summers are hot and the fruit grows so sweet and juicy. We love to grow all kinds of tomatoes. San Marzano Roma tomatoes for pasta sauces (perfect for this dish!) and paste, beefsteak for burgers and BLT’s. Cherry tomatoes …
Sometimes the best meals come from not knowing what on earth you’re going to make for dinner. You want something yummy, fresh, and healthy – but you don’t want to go to the store – so you try to make the best of what you …