So this is the dish I ask my mom to make for my birthday every year. It’s my absolute favorite; the fish melts in your mouth, the sauce is creamy and divine and the whole thing will be gone in a moment! My wonderful mother came over to visit the grandchildren so I wrangled her…
Jalapeño Hummus
Making hummus is so fun. You take some garbanzo beans, tahini and olive oil then add whichever ingredients your heart desires! I love a kick of spice in my dips so adding jalapeños was a no brainer. I used three whole peppers in this recipe but it’s not because I have a cast iron stomach,…
Beet Hummus
This delicious hummus took all of five minutes to make from start to dipping. I used canned beets fro this recipe but steamed fresh beets would be amazing and even more flavorful. I love garlic more than most people and actually used three cloves for this dip, but I wrote the recipe out for two….
Baked Chicken Florentine
We love chicken at our house but it’s really easy to fall into a rut, repeating the same dish over and over! I wanted to try something new that my ultra-picky eater husband might like, so chicken Florentine it is! One of my favorite special treats growing up was spanakopita, basically a delicious Greek spinach…
Baked Artichoke Dip
I love artichoke dip but I’ve been so disappointed so many different times by greasy bland and salty dips. There’s just no excuse for a bad artichoke dip! I was reminded of this by my artichoke dip ravioli which has tons of flavor in each bite. My recipe has LOTs of lemon zest, garlic, artichokes…
Sweet Potato Gnocchi Recipe
Originally I wanted to make some perfectly formed gnocchi but there was a major hitch! I baked these super-moist sweet potatoes very carefully; brushing with olive oil and wrapping them in foil. When it came to mixing everything together the dough was not firm enough to form. What could have been a disaster turned into…
Cheese and Onion Quiche
OK so I’m calling this a cheese and onion quiche but it is packed with TONS of veggies. Beautiful Swiss chard, delicious mushrooms and zucchini. This was so good that immediately regretted sharing…. This might sound crazy but my favorite part of the quiche might be the crust! The lemon zest I added made a…
Spinach Artichoke Pasta
My mom came by to hang out with the boys so of course I pressed her into service! She makes the very best recipes out of thin air, throwing things together with instinct and experience guiding her hand. The only challenge was making her measure things out so I could write this recipe down! She…
Irish Soda Bread
Irish soda bread and it’s many variants use sodium bicarbonate instead of yeast as a leavening agent. This means you get a quick bread without all of the rising times. Yes, your bread will be a bit denser than a fluffy yeast-based bread but it’s still delicious and so fast! You could make a totally…
Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breasts
My mom came by to hang out with the boys so of course I pressed her into service! She makes the very best recipes out of thin air, throwing things together with instinct and experience guiding her hand. The only challenge was making her measure things out so I could write this recipe down! She…
English Tea Sandwiches
Do you love tea sandwiches as much as I do or is it all about the scones and cakes??? We LOVE a proper tea but are barely leaving the house nowadays as the twins are quite the handful SO I decided to whip up our favorite sandwiches to enjoy with a nice pot of tea.😃 I…
Potato Gratin
I find the most common mistake in making a gratin is not baking long enough. Make sure you test the tenderness of the potatoes before turning that oven off! The second thing to keep an eye on is the last step where you remove the foil and broil. Some ovens heat unevenly so you might…
Tsoureki Greek Braided Bread
I think that rich egg breads are a common thread linking many cultures. The Greek version is called Tsoureki and it’s amazing! The traditional recipe calls for somewhat difficult to find spices mahlepi and mastic but I used anise and loved it all the same. I love how much fragrance the orange zest gives the bread….
Green Bean Casserole
5 from 2 votes Print Green Bean Casserole: Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 35 mins Total Time 45 mins Servings 8 Course dinner, Main Course, Side Dish Cuisine American Calories: 200 kcal This creamy and classic green bean casserole will be your next staple dish at the holiday table! Ingredients INGREDIENTS…
Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe
When I roast butternut squash I always add a few more than needed into the oven and keep them in the fridge for later. You can add them onto pizza, pasta, salads or in this case a delicious risotto! When you cook the rice it’s best to add the chicken stock in batched so you…