Category: Simple

TA December 5, 2020 0 Comments
In honor of the holiday season and more indulgent eating, I rounded up 5 of my favorite guilty pleasures from Costco. It's going to be a lot more staying in this year, but that doesn't mean we won't be indulging. For the relaxing days and nights ahead I present you with some scrumptious zero effort food options... 1. Louisiana Brand Hot Link Sausage  If you like heat, you will love these....

What I Learned from Cooking in Quarantine

TA July 14, 2020 0 Comments
I’ve been thinking a lot about what I’ve learned from cooking during Quarantine. From mid-March to mid-June, my husband and I made every single meal at home. I use the term “make” loosely because sometimes that meant heating a frozen pizza or throwing together a sandwich… but other times it meant simmering a pot of bolognese on the stove all day or breaking out the cast iron pan. It...

Ideas for Using Fresh Herbs

TA May 7, 2020 0 Comments
My mom was the first person to teach me how much herbs can add to a dish. When I was growing up in Connecticut, she always had a thriving herb and vegetable garden.  She would sprinkle fresh herbs on top of homemade flatbread and pizza, blend them up in salad dressings, add them to marinades, and use them to add that special flavor burst that only comes from fresh herbs.  I’ve...

My Go-To Quarantine Salad

TA April 8, 2020 0 Comments
During this unprecedented time, I think it’s safe to say that we are all eating differently than we are used to.  I’ve been planning when I am eating vegetables more strategically as I want them to last longer, especially with fresh vegetables that require more thorough washing than a bag of frozen vegetables.  Below is the salad I’ve been making repeatedly over the past...

Makeshift Meal: Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Vegetables & Tomato Sauce

TA April 1, 2020 0 Comments
I always try my best to minimize food waste.  One of the best ways to do this without eating the same thing over and over again is to make a new meal with the partial amounts of already-cooked food and odd ingredients I have on hand. I like calling these “Makeshift Meals” because they are new meals but don’t require too much planning, effort or time. They can also be easily...