Penne Pasta and Butternut Squash with Mushrooms. Two foods he said he would never eat.
It's Friday and we are connecting in the kitchen again! Making a super easy, delicious dish -- penne pasta with butternut squash, garlic, parmesan cheese, and mushrooms, topped with fresh oregano from our garden! As part of learning to eat healthier, I thought it was...
Shop Local!
Here are some highlights of our trip to a local farm and the local farmers market. It's important to appreciate where our food comes from. There are many reasons to buy local and organic. Here are my top 5. Local foods are fresher and more nutritious - just picked!...
Enchilada Casserole brings us back together!
Happy to say that we cooked together this week! We planned on cooking last week, but a large argument got in the way and we were both so tired after arguing that it just wasn't going to happen. But that's what this is all about...finding a way to build our...
Laughing, Cooking, and Connecting
Laughing together makes cooking fun. More importantly, it has been a key ingredient to building our relationship. Telling jokes or laughing at something funny while we're cooking puts everyone in a good mood. It's a powerful way to add lightness, bring out the best in...
Double Chocolate and Almond Coconut Macaroons!
We made these for Passover, but they are delicious all year round! Friends were asking for the recipe, so here it is, with demonstration and all. While we were cooking we came up with some creative combos. Double Chocolate Almond Coconut (1/2 of each batter in one)...
Hot and Gooey Calzones!
Connecting in the kitchen again...this time making hot and gooey calzones! I look forward to cooking with the kids every week. For one, we make a point to spend some time together. We all love to eat and it's a lot of fun! Even Noah wanted in on this one! The recipe...
Cod with Kalamata and Green Olives in Lemon Sauce!
Super simple to make and the salty, lemony, buttery taste is to die for!
LOVE this Strawberry Almond Cream Tart
If you need a last minute idea for Valentine's Day this dessert definitely says LOVE. This Strawberry Almond Cream Tart is a beauty and was ready in no time! We are saving it for Valentine's Day, but we tasted everything as we made it and it was all delicious! The...
Peppermint White Chocolate Cookies!
It's always fun to bake around the holidays! A little extra togetherness, the smell of cookies in the house, a little extra warmth from the oven, and the good feelings of sharing something that is homemade. This week we baked for the employee cookie swap at Ari's...
Food is the Fuel of Relationships.
Here we are. Three generations of cooks. We've created and shared so many meals together! Food is the fuel of relationships and I love building relationships around food. Food is inspiring and creative and energizing. It connects people and comforts. Whether it's...