Don’t get us wrong—we love a classic hamburger, but we also enjoy finding ways to skip the beef. Not only does it make burgers a …
Burgers Tonight? Go Fish
Spring Food
Beet Ya to It.
My husband and I bought a new house and I was devastated to leave my garden behind at the old place but was able to …
Pesto Pasta with Spring Favas
This year, usher in spring with fresh fava beans. If you don’t grow your own, look for them at local farmer’s markets or larger health …
Beer-Drunk Sloppy Joes
In my opinion, the best sloppy joes have a good strong beer buzz. Now hear me out. I first came across the addition of beer …
Sweet and Spicy Infused Margaritas for the WIN!
As spring has sprung here in Iowa, I’ve been looking forward to the backyard BBQ’s and margarita parties (with covd-safety in mind, of course)! Margaritas …
What about TROUT?
My husband is an avid fisherman and brings home plenty of fresh fish from the lakes and rivers around the midwest. When it’s pan fish …
The Perfect Puffed Pancake
A little drama for breakfast? Yes, please! This puffy pancake, also called a German pancake or Dutch baby, is one of my family’s favorite morning …
Let’s Toast to Spring
I always enjoy using homegrown ingredients in my cocktails. Of course at this time of year, there aren’t many options to choose from … but …
Roasted Bone-In Chicken Breasts are the BEST!
I am a huge fan of chicken on the bone. And trust me, I didn’t always feel that way. Spending years as a vegetarian, it …
Kitchen Sink Quiche
I love making quiche on the weekends—especially if I have guests in town (oh sweet memories of pre-Covid days … I digress). My favorite thing …
Getting Saucy in the A.M.
This is one of my absolute favorite brunches on the weekend—a simplified spin on Middle-Eastern/North African shakshuka and the Italian classic, eggs-in-purgatory. It’s bright, bold, …