There are certain days where you know you’re going to need something comforting on deck. Today is one of those days and the sun hasn’t even risen yet. Whenever I know I’m going to be running for the better part of the day, I like to have ingredients on hand to make these Avocado Egg…
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Egyptian-Style Falafel Made with Fava Beans
Falafel is a big deal in New York City. So far, though, the only falafel I seemed to find was the Palestinian/Israeli version. I have yet to find a falafel cart/stand/joint that makes Egyptian-style falafel. Maybe it has something to do with the aversion some of us have to the mention of fava beans. We…
Chèvre & Prosciutto Flatbread topped with Figs and Arugula
One week of school is officially behind us! I’m still partially sane, as are the munchkins. The Twins and I have fallen into a nice scholarly groove; so much so, we have ventured into our homeschool culinary course, as well. Chèvre and Prosciutto Flatbread topped with Figs and Arugula was our first recipe of the…
Grilled Caesar Salad with Shrimp
Yep, you read that right. Grilled Caesar Salad with Shrimp. Not Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. I’m grilling the entire doggone salad. My dear friends, Kim and Jon, were roasting romaine lettuce one night for dinner a part of Whole 30 diet. I chuckled at how crazy that sounded, but then I began to think…”What would that…
Chèvre and Tomato Tart: A Meatless Summer Dish
The best recipes known to man have developed out of creativity, laziness, sheer desperation, or a combination of the three. So it is with this recipe. Chèvre (goat cheese) and tomatoes are one of my favorite pairings. I enjoy them together in salads, on pizzas and in appetizers. Last Wednesday I couldn’t muster up the…
Mediterranean Summer Salad: A Fresh Start to Summer
Days like today, I struggle with being an Army wife. I miss my man, Friend. But, I really, really miss him. We’ve just reached the cusp of this deployment and while I’m happy to be at the halfway mark; I realize I still have a lot of days left of missing him. It makes it hard…
Bananas Foster French Toast
My husband gets mad at me sometimes. It’s typically because I’ve “hidden” some recipe in my “secret recipe box” to “punish” him. Why he thinks I need to punish him like that? Who knows? I have a credit card to do that with. But, he has his conspiracy theories, so I just leave it be….
Shakshuka: The Ultimate Comfort Food
‘Twas definitely a shakshuka type of day. The days following a New Year are very limbo-like around here. Not “How low can you go,” limbo, but “Wait. What day is it again?” limbo. We’re all walking around the house confused; the air is thick with anxiety and tension. Shakshuka is the cure-all…ok, not really. Shakshuka…
