Let’s be honest… risotto is a bit of an attention whore. Yes. I said it. And it’s the dang truth. Anything that needs your patience, love and gentle stir for over an hour immediately gets slapped with a NEEDY label. That being said, risotto is absolutely f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s. And dude, there’s wine involved! Any meal that encourages drinking on…
Continue ReadingZucchini Cupcakes with Browned Butter- Almond Frosting
Sometimes, for no apparent reason at all, it’s super hard to get into the groove of a new week. I like to call this an early week funk… It’s normal. It happens. It’s totally cool. Instead of complaining, collapsing, or cursing it all to hell, I woke up this morning and made these zucchini cupcakes,…
Continue ReadingVegan Mango Mint Frosty
Meet my new morning lover: The Mango Mint Frosty. This is what you drink when your body is all amped up and eager for milkshake o’ clock, but your brain is all “Hell-to-the-no, lady. It’s 7 am, that belly is still full of pizza and wine from last night, and oh yeah, you’re out of ice…
Continue ReadingPeanut Butter – Banana Olive Oil Pancakes
Hello there, darling friends! Since the weekend is literally right around the corner, I thought it might be a swell time for some good old fashioned pancake talk. So without further ado – let’s talk pancakes! Pancakes are awesome (duh), and they happen a lot in our kitchen. In the morning we dig them with…
Continue ReadingSausage and Tortellini Soup
I know we’re almost done with April, heading full speed into May, and my brain should be dancing with lust for ramps, rhubarb, and all things asparagus these days… but I’m still really into soup right now. More specifically, super simple Spring inspired soups that are light enough to enjoy in any season. Soup =…
Continue ReadingBreakfast Pizza
I’m such an Italian girl at heart. And by that, I of course mean, I’m such an Italian eater at heart. I don’t think I have any of that Jersey Shore Italian in me… but put me on a reality show with fist pumping dudes and foul mouthed ladies and ya never know. (Yes… I…
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