With the holidays coming up and 2020 fighting back in full swing I thought I’d share with you my favorite but simple martini recipe! Here’s what you’ll need: 2.5oz Vodka 0.5oz Extra Dry Vermouth 5 dashes Orange Bitters Lemon Zest If I’m having a vodka martini I always go for Grey Goose but you canContinue reading “Dan’s Favorite Martini”
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Pineapple Cheese Mold
I found an old church cookbook while unpacking and realized it had some old family recipes in it so I had to try one! We lost Gram Kotula earlier this year and the minute I saw her Pineapple Cheese Mold recipe I knew I had to try it. As you can see there are noContinue reading “Pineapple Cheese Mold”
Our New Kitchen! (Can you spot the Blue Willow?)
This isn’t going to be a recipe post but we’re too excited to not share our new kitchen. If you didn’t know we bought our first home! And within the walls is an amazing kitchen! So, that being said… here it is!
Soft Pretzels
One of our favorite snacks, whether it be a sporting event or a trip to the mall, is a soft pretzel! Since we’re all staying safe and staying home we thought we’d try out a recipe from one of our favorite TV cooks, Alton Brown. This may seem like quite the process but it wasContinue reading “Soft Pretzels”
My Favorite Pizza Dough
I’m going to come right out and say it- this pizza dough is made for one thing and one thing only: thin, crispy, chewy pizza (or flatbread). It holds its shape when cut, it crunches when you get down to the crust, and it ALMOST tastes like a wood-fired pizza. If you read Dan’s postContinue reading “My Favorite Pizza Dough”
Odor Neutralizer
Did you ever cook something and it was so delicious but two hours later your house smells like a stale diner? Did you ever cook fish and 2 days later your house still smelled like you were stuck at sea? Here is something that I like to do when I’m cooking to help with thoseContinue reading “Odor Neutralizer”
Orange Chicken
One of my favorite dishes at Chinese restaurants is Orange Chicken! I thought I’d try my hand at making my own recipe of this dish and it turned out amazing! Not to mention, its extremely easy. Here’s what you’ll need: For the Chicken 1 lb Chicken .5 cup Soy Sauce .5 cup Corn Starch 1Continue reading “Orange Chicken”
Baked Oatmeal: A Breakfast Hero
If you know me, you know that I am a planner. And when it comes to my mornings, I have a few steps that I take to ensure that I have a smooth, stress-free start to my day. In a perfect world, this would be everyday. In reality, it is MOST days, if I doContinue reading “Baked Oatmeal: A Breakfast Hero”
Veggie Flatbread
If you’re like us you often aren’t sure what you are going to make for dinner and end up just winging it. We had some left over pizza dough and have a fridge full of veggies so we made a delicious veggie flatbread! Here’s what you’ll need: Your favorite pizza dough 2 cups chopped broccoliContinue reading “Veggie Flatbread”
Simple Turkey Chili
It’s chili season! Well….at least it was, and then it climbed to 60 degrees here in Lancaster. However, I will eat chili any time, anywhere, so here is a flexible, forgiving, easy weeknight recipe that will please every chili fan! Turkey Chili Serves 4 olive oil, for sautéing 1 lb. ground turkey (white and darkContinue reading “Simple Turkey Chili”
