Author: Shannon

Greek Salad

Greek Salad

Okay, so clearly we are noodle lovers here. I like any sort of pasta all year long, but especially during the cold winter months. It is my happy comfort food. Sometimes, though, your body tells you that you need some veggies and it’s time to 

Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi

It’s no secret that we love pasta here. And just because it’s spring doesn’t mean we have to let go of our favorite comfort food! There are so many ways to make pasta in a bright, fresh form that it can still hit that spot 

Bruschetta

Bruschetta

Memorial day is around the corner and I am fully in grilling mode. It’s time to eat all our meals outside and forget about all of the pots and pans on the hot stove. When it’s nice and warm outside, I just want to soak 

Classic Tortellini Salad

Classic Tortellini Salad

I think I’ve been talking about summer for weeks. Finally, the real kick off to summer is here! Memorial day weekend. Somehow, NJ has decided it’s actually winter again. We are having a chilly and very wet weekend. I really didn’t want to turn the 

Cheesy Potatoes

Cheesy Potatoes

Memorial day is around the corner and I am pretty committed to the outdoor cooking life. My husband may not be as big of a fan since I mostly prep the food and he does the actual grilling. However, since we moved, we have not 

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

It’s been a week. Anyone else with me on that one? Some challenges have been thrown my way and with that, my brain is just scrambled. I always say that perspective is everything. So, I keep reminding myself of that amidst a slight storm in 

Greek Style Quinoa Salad

Greek Style Quinoa Salad

Quinoa. We can’t pronounce it correctly, but we know it’s good for us. My problem is always what do I do with it? How do you make it taste good so you actually want to eat it? Quinoa salads have become very popular, and I 

Guacamole

Guacamole

I may be jumping the gun again, but lately the spring weather is putting me in the mood for burgers and tacos. I need the grill going and vegetables overflowing. Bright flavors and outdoor dining. Sounds heavenly. Anyone else ready to join? Guacamole was my 

Carrot Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting

Cupcakes have always been my thing. I think they were a bit of a fad for a while when I was in college or something. I just love how versatile they are and how many fun flavors you can try without going for a whole 

Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots

Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots

Spring spring spring spring spring! Ah. That fresh spring breeze just gives me new life. Even if it comes with some rain, it still feels like a new chapter is beginning. I think we need it more than ever this year, yeah? I have been