September 14, 2012

DIY Clambake

So I have been talking about having a clambake for ever and ever. Exhibit A  B . We FINALLY did it, and guess what? It was so simple I have no idea what took me so long to try it. We got together with another couple, and prepped everything together. Which probably took a total of 20 minutes. Then the cooking time was probably around 15-20 min. So simple, and so amazingly good, I just had to share. Here are a few shots from the dinner. It was such a...READ MORE

July 10, 2012

In the Kitchen {the perfect stir fry}

Stir fry is one of those dishes I have been making for years, yet I am almost always dissapointed. The vegetables are typically soggy, the sauce cooks away, and it's just not all I had hoped. When I was playing around in the kitchen the other day, I decided to make the stir fry sauce separately and toss it with the vegetables at the very last minute, so it's super flavorful and doesn't have a chance to cook off.  The tahini added some thickness to the...READ MORE

September 12, 2011

In the Kitchen {chickpea burgers}

Happy Mom Monday everyone! Well this recipe is my new favorite thing to make for Piper as well as myself, I couldn't wait to share it with you. Inspired by this Martha Stewart recipe, I came up with this rendition of Chickpea burgers. Piper's favorite food of all time is my homemade hummus. But I really was looking for something to mix it up a bit, and this was the perfect solution! I served them as "cheese burgers" no bun for Piper. For us I served it...READ MORE

April 22, 2011

In the Kitchen {skillet chicken}

This dinner has become a staple in our household. The hubby has created this dish and it is amazingly good and super easy. I can't wait to hear what you guys think and what variations you come up with!!...READ MORE