This week’s slow cooker recipe is very simple and easy, but reminded me how good acorn squash can be! The soft, slightly sweet acorn squash pairs well with a splash of maple syrup, crunchy pecans and chewy dried cranberries. Depending on the size of your squash, you can feed 2-4 people (or more if you […] Read more…
This week I made homemade versions of two typically store-bought items: first chocolate syrup, then Irish cream. I’ve put those to use and made a perfect St. Patrick’s Day cupcake: Irish coffee cupcakes! This is a great treat to bring to work on St. Paddy’s day: it won’t get you buzzed, but you get a little taste of liquor. For those […] Read more…
Yesterday I shared how I made homemade chocolate syrup. I actually made that specifically to use in today’s recipe – homemade Irish cream! This is a ridiculously easy recipe that makes me question buying Bailey’s ever again. It tastes better, you can make as much as you need, and adjust how much whiskey (or any other […] Read more…
I’m one of those annoying people at the grocery store that pauses in the aisle to read the ingredients lists and nutritional facts of everything (I do get out of other people’s way though). When I was shopping for some St. Patrick’s Day recipes, I discovered something sad but unsurprising: all chocolate syrups were basically […] Read more…
Growing up in an Italian household, we often had lasagna for dinner and even for holidays and special occasions. My mom always made her signature sauce from scratch – a simple but delicious combination of tomato sauce and paste with crushed tomatoes and spices. Maybe because I had Italian food so much growing up, or […] Read more…