I tend to try to eat a little healthier in the summer, especially when it starts to get really hot I don’t have a huge appetite. I saw this recipe for Crispy Chickpeas in the cookbook The Complete Salad Cookbook: A Fresh Guide to 200+Read more

I’ve always loved Macaroni Salad since I was a little kid, especially in the summer time, it’s the perfect side dish for any BBQ or picnic. This recipe is super simple to make and you can use ingredients that suit your tastes, everyone has theirRead more

I have a slight obsession with cooking shows, there are several that I’ll watch over and over and still find something new to enjoy each time. The Lost Kitchen is one of those shows, I have all three of Erin’s books and since I haven’tRead more

Several years ago, I needed to make a dessert to bring to a dinner party, I had never made Cheesecake before, but I figured how hard could it be. Turns out it’s actually pretty easy to make Cheesecake from scratch. It just takes a littleRead more

Yes, another rhubarb recipe, I have a lot of rhubarb and a couple rhubarb cookbooks with great recipes so I feel the need to keep baking. I found this recipe for Rhubarb Crisp in the cookbook Rhubarb: 50 Tried & True Recipes. There are soRead more

Summer means picnics and pool parties and hanging out on the deck! Even though summer doesn’t officially begin until the 20th it’s been getting hot here in Minnesota, and nothing tastes better in the heat than a nice cold salad. I love a good chefRead more

I don’t know about you but I don’t have a lot of time in the morning so I really need something fast for breakfast. Not only fast but it needs to taste really good and if it’s healthy then that’s a nice bonus too. I’mRead more

This is my favorite Banana Bread recipe, it’s easy to make, super moist and full of great banana flavor and crunchy walnuts. I don’t think I’ve ever met someone that didn’t like Banana Bread, although some people prefer it without nuts but my family lovesRead more

Do you find yourself reaching for a bag of chips or a cookie when those mid-day cravings strike? Despite their convenience, these snacks often leave us feeling guilty and unsatisfied. But what if there was a snack that not only satisfied our taste buds, andRead more

Summer in Minnesota means rhubarb, it seems like almost every yard here has a rhubarb patch. If you don’t have one in your yard chances are there’s some in your neighbors yard. When I was a kid it was perfectly normal to grab a coupleRead more