Confession: when I was in college, I practically lived on Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. You know, the really inexpensive macaroni and cheese in the tall blue box? With the bright orange powder? I know. But it filled me up and it fit within my budget. And every once in a while,...
I’m obsessed with basil pesto this summer. Maybe it’s the fact that the basil I’ve been getting in my CSA baskets is so fragrant, or maybe it is simply that my body is craving the antioxidants, magnesium and vitamins it contains. Either way, I’ve been experimenting with different pesto ingredient combinations and this...
I love making my own marinara sauce. There’s just something about the combination of fresh ingredients and the way the kitchen smells as the sauce simmers on the stove that gets me every time. But let’s face it. Sometimes, despite our best intentions, life happens and there is simply no time for...
Wow, it’s been a busy week. During weeks like this, I turn to recipes that are quick and easy to prepare. Recipes that I’ve prepared time and time again. Homemade pizza is one of my favorites. It’s so easy to make, and is a great alternative to delivery and/or frozen pizza. And our favorite...
I remember the first time I received eggplant in my CSA basket. I’m pretty sure I had never tasted eggplant before, let alone tried to prepare it. I was at a complete loss. So I did what I do whenever I receive something new in my basket: I began to...