Garlic and Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
My mom’s birthday was this week and I inherited my love for mashed potatoes from my mom. I knew when I was planning her birthday dinner that mashed… Read More »
Potato and Kale Soup
I know it’s officially spring, but it sure doesn’t feel like it! It was rainy and just plain yucky outside all day today and although we got a… Read More »
Roasted Broccoli
Have you ever made roasted broccoli? It is so simple and really delicious. I have to let you in on a little secret, but please don’t tell my… Read More »
Pineapple Mango Salsa with Quinoa and Pork Nachos
I love using “leftovers” to make a completely new meal, this way it doesn’t seem like it is left over. My mom always called this “planned overs” growing… Read More »
Quick and Easy Pizza Sauce
In my house pizza is a “fall back” meal. What I mean by that is, I go to it when I don’t have another plan. We have others… Read More »
Quinoa, Beef, and Cheese Stuffed Peppers
Every time I’ve made stuffed peppers it’s been disappointing. I always envision the stuffing with a variety of flavors and cheese spilling out everywhere, what I’ve gotten in… Read More »
The kitchen is where I express myself. It is where I go when I need to process or escape. Cooking is my creative outlet and my stress reliever. When I am in my kitchen, my ingredients listen to me, they do what I want, and I can produce something that is satisfying, tasty, and healthy without it whining or talking back to me! Join me as I journey through life in my kitchen. 
