I grew up outside of Rochester, NY and am making Kennebunk, ME my home! You can find me cooking (most nights), reading (anything & everything), taking up new hobbies (currently: needlepoint!), working out at Orange Theory, and hanging with my husband Andrew and our pup Baxter. I think all the best foods have elements of crunch, salt and a hint of sweetness, and no matter what I’m eating - I always save the best bite for last.
It’s no secret that I love pizza, and while I usually make it a few times a month, I realized that I hadn’t rolled out a pizza dough in waayy too long. One of Andrew and my favorite toppings is ricotta cheese. It adds the perfect creaminess that mozzarella just can’t provide. Combine that with a whole … More Sausage and Ricotta Pizza
Apparently it’s peanut butter week here on the blog, and I can’t say I’m mad. I’ve been leaning heavily on Asian flavors recently (pretty much since discovering sesame oil), and one of the things frequently in the rotation is this peanut sauce. Peanut butter is good on anything, savory or sweet, but I especially love this … More Easy Peanut Sauce
It all started so innocently. I was on the hunt for the perfectly chewy/crunchy/soft peanut butter cookie. The result of all this ‘research’ was WAY too many cookies at my disposal. So, it really was only a matter of time before ice cream made it’s way into the picture. Now, most people will think that this recipe … More Peanut Butter Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
On the weekends, when I have no where to be, and am not rushing to consume something as quickly as possible, you can pretty much count on me making some sort of hash. Some days it’s as simple as sautéing up some diced potatoes (ok, technically that could be considered home fries…), other days I throw … More Sweet Potato Hash
When it comes to weekday mornings, I definitely struggle to keep things exciting. Nine times out of ten, I’ll make a smoothie or just grab a protein bar and call it a day while I’m running to the car 10 minutes behind schedule. However, in an effort to get a little more variety into my … More Nutty Vanilla Granola
Scones, or triangular biscuits, are one of the things that I make all the time. You need very few ingredients to put them together (usually items found in the pantry and fridge), you can go sweet or savory, and you really can’t mess them up. For this version, I combine frozen strawberries with white chocolate chips, … More Strawberries and Cream Scones
Risotto is one of those dishes that I think most people can get behind. It is rich and creamy, and there are a ton of variations. It goes really well with seafood, poultry, or red meat, and it is easily made vegetarian (I shared my pumpkin and goat cheese risotto recipe last fall) without compromising any flavor. … More Spring Risotto with Seared Tuna
Chocolate chip cookie recipes are a dime a dozen these days, and every home cook or baker has their favorite. So why am I even trying to convince you to try these? BECAUSE THEY ARE THE BEST COOKIE I’VE EVER EATEN. I know, dramatic, but honestly, these are everything I could ever ask for in … More The Chippiest Chocolate Chip Cookies
Quite recently, I discovered sesame oil. I’m not sure what took me so long to finally buy it, but I’m so glad I did. Sesame oil is a dark brown color, and has a very intense and nutty flavor, and you only need a tiny bit to impart a ton of flavor. It works extremely well … More Asian Turkey Meatballs
One of my absolute favorite foods is popcorn. I love that you can eat a lot (compared to something like chips), and there are a ton of different ways to enjoy it. I showed you my Oscar spread last year, and in coming up with an idea for the Oscars this year, my mind instantly … More Popcorn: Three Ways!
It’s almost Oscars time, and I could NOT be more excited! I’ve made an effort over the past few years to really get into the Oscars and see all the movies ahead of time so that when the awards shows arrive, I am prepared. This year I got completely sucked in and saw every nominated … More Easy Chicken Pad Thai
On Monday, I brought you something tart, on Wednesday, something chocolatey, now today, for the third and final Valentines Day inspired sweet, I bring you something that is both tart and chocolatey! Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Spray your donut pan with cooking spray. Mix together all the dry ingredients (first 6 ingredients – including … More Chocolate Donuts with Hot Pink Orange Glaze
On Monday, I brought you a vibrant cranberry-studded bread as the first of three Valentine’s Day inspired treats. Next up, is this irresistible chocolate delight. Every time Andrew and I are out for dinner, and there is a chocolate dessert on the menu, he will order it. He is especially happy if that dessert also includes … More Warm Chocolate Brownie for Two
I’m aiming to bring you 3 delicious sweet treats this week in honor of the sweetest holiday of them all (quickly approaching!). Valentine’s day treats often come in the form of chocolate, as will the other treats I post later this week, but for my first nod to V-Day, I bring you bread. This isn’t … More Brown Butter and Cranberry Studded Bread
Zucchini noodles (or ‘zoodles’) seem to be all the rage, and while I don’t usually get too into food trends, I have been giving these a try and they are so good. Not to mention, necessary, after a week of way too much drinking and not enough exercising! Much like a cauliflower pizza crust or cauliflower … More Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Crunchy Salty Sweet 