I have to post this recipe in honor of my mother since it’s 4th of July week. I think she’s made these every year on the 4th for as long as I can remember. We made them for lots of occasions, because they’re quick, easy, and yummy, but they’re especially fun on the 4th of… Read Post

I have a very distinct memory of being a little girl and watching Cheers with my family. “So what?” you say. “Everyone watched Cheers in the 1980s.” True, but I was a little kid and this is the one scene of all 11 years of Cheers that I remember from my childhood. Anyway, in this… Read Post

I love vegetables, and in case you haven’t noticed, I also love my grill! So for me, grilled vegetables are just kind of a natural combination. I also love asparagus and if I ever find it on sale, you can bet your bottom dollar that I’ll come home with some! Now…lots of people steam asparagus… Read Post

This, my friends, is a flank steak. It’s one of my favorite cuts of meats for many reasons.   As much as I know many of us don’t like to associate our food with the actual animal they come from, this post is about education, so I will force you all to look at the… Read Post

Remember back when when I posted the Honey Citrus Vinaigrette recipe and talked about how sometimes you can just look at the ingredient list for a recipe and instantly know in the pit of your soul that it would make you happy? Well I have three words for you: Chocolate. Butter. Sweetened Condensed Milk. Any… Read Post

Okay, so this is totally Sara’s recipe, but I figure by this point, we probably share about 90% of our cooking brains.  These are the perfect cookies to use for ice cream sandwiches. Ice cream sandwiches are perfect for bringing to a summer potluck (as long as there’s a freezer handy) because you don’t have… Read Post

So as most of you know, I had a baby 6 weeks ago. A baby who we discovered recently doesn’t care for dairy products 🙁 Upon discovering this new insight, do you know what my first thought was? It wasn’t, “Bummer, no cereal for me in the mornings.” It wasn’t, “Oh dear, how oh how… Read Post

We frequently get questions about mangoes; especially how to cut them, so here’s the scoop. How to pick a good Mango: Mangoes that you find in American grocery stores usually come from places like Mexico, Peru, Brazil, or The Philippines. Although they can be different varieties you’ll find most of them look alike and follow… Read Post

It’s funny that this is my favorite ice cream ever ever because a) the rest of my favorites are minty and b) I’m not the hugest fan of blueberries. It’s a gross story and I’ll spare you all the icky details. But this is another huge hit from Cooking Light (with one major, delicious, and… Read Post

I know lots of people are scared of separating eggs, but it’s kind of like your kid choking on something or getting an epidural during labor–you just figure out what to do (well, hopefully you’re not doing your own epidural, but you’re just so darn grateful to get the drugs that you don’t mind asking… Read Post

Have you ever looked at the ingredient list for something and just known in the pit of your soul that your taste buds would love it?? That’s how I feel about this dressing. It’s fabulous on all kinds of things, especially salads involving chicken and avocado. I even used the leftovers, adding a bit more… Read Post

This is just a brief overview on different techniques you can use to thicken certain dishes, usually things like sauces, gravies, and soups. I don’t want to get too into things here just because it’s a topic with a lot of information, so I just want to give you the most basic information. I’m sure,… Read Post