Sometimes you just need something sweet. Something decadently creamy. Something pink. Thankfully, it happens to be blood orange season and what better excuse is there to make a creamy Blood Orange Cheesecake?…
7 Tips for a Perfect Cheesecake Every Time
I’ve made many awesome cheesecakes in my life, but I’ve also made enough that failed spectacularly enough that they taught me a few things – Like baking cheesecakes in water baths is fussy nonsense and I have no patience for them. These are my tried and true tips for a perfect cheesecake, no water bath needed….
Roasted Broccoli Cauliflower Soup
I’m not ready for soup weather to be over yet
Though Portland only got a smattering of snow this year and I have fully eaten through every box of holiday shortbread in the house, I am still perfectly content to stay in winter hibernation mode just a little while longer. Let’s enjoy the blankets, slippers, and warm mugs of tea while the weather still demands them. I’m not ready to transition from comfort food to lighter, crisper dishes just yet. I just want to eat soup, thankyouverymuch. This Roasted Broccoli Cauliflower Soup is my gentle reminder that spring doesn’t officially start until March 20th so it’s ok if you want to go back inside and cuddle up just a little bit longer….
Pasta with Olive Tapenade
Pasta with Olive Tapenade: A meatless dish for even the most carnivorous
We’ve gotten into an unfortunate habit in my house of planning meals around what type of meat will be served. I could blame my meat-and-potatoes-loving midwest fella if I wanted to be particularly unfair, but I’m totally guilty of daydreaming my way through menu-planning around rich and hearty beef roasts, herb-rubbed chicken, and oil drizzled fish all on my own. You could say we really lean into a meaty winter menu….
Olive Tapenade
Welcome to the forgot the blade club
Show of hands: How many of you ever forget to put the blade in your food processor before you load it up and then have to dump the contents out into another bowl while you refit the machine with the blade? I really hope it’s not just me. I’m batting about a 50/50 average as to whether or not I remember to put the blade in, but and the other night I got to witness the fella do the exact same thing while making mashed cauliflower. I would be lying if it didn’t make me feel a little bit better….
Keto Artichoke Spinach Dip
Can we all just agree that the best part of winter might be the warm and hearty, stick-to-your-bones food that accompanies it? I mean, in addition to the fabulous winter clothes, cozy blankets, and general merry-making. This Keto Artichoke Spinach Dip is a fantastic way to embrace the cold winter air with a delicious salty + savory warm-up that fits a low-carb diet.…