Recipes

There is a lot of corn in the midwest. Growing up in Maine, really great corn was a seasonal treat. In Chicago, we are literally surrounded by corn and people …

What is more fun and exciting than scrambled eggs? Turning them into breakfast tacos! Scramble some eggs, and then put them in a flour tortilla and top them with all …

Lemonade is the perfect refreshing summertime drink. This pretty pink lemonade is made with blended strawberries, fresh mint, lemons, and simple syrup. I made a big batch over Memorial Day …

A fully loaded baked potato definitely counts as dinner. Charles loves having this for dinner, and requested it recently. To turn a simple baked potato into dinner, we added shredded …

I get inspiration from everyone around me. The other day I felt like baking cupcakes (instead of packing for our move on Saturday), but didn’t want to make basic chocolate …

  You know those Friday nights when you work late, have somewhere to be by 8:30, and only have 30 minutes to pull dinner together? Let’s just say I am …

Jalapeños stuffed with mashed potatoes and wrapped with bacon – that is what you feed people who have been drinking all day. This recipe was invented on Saturday afternoon when …

This vanilla bean strawberry shortcake is my take on the New England style strawberry shortcake that my mother makes. This shortcake has a dense biscuit-like consistency and lots of vanilla …

Summer is here, and it is time to enjoy some fruit pies. I think that pie is the next big thing. Cupcakes and doughnuts have had the spotlight for long …

This breakfast is something that most people enjoyed during their childhood, although everyone has a different name for it. I asked people over instagram what they call this dish and …