Honey Dijon Chicken Tenders
There are so many foods (especially from my childhood) that I have long loved but that evade me in the kitchen. Things like tater tots and chicken tenders are favorites of mine, but things I would never think to make on my own. I don’t know why – especially after making these chicken tenders – because they are so incredibly easy! And the best part is – when you make indulgent foods at home you can control what goes into them, and how healthy or unhealthy they’ll be. (more…)
Foccacia with Roasted Vegetables
I’m sure you’ve noticed that typically I make and share things that are sweet. But one typically can’t subsist (permanently, anyway) on just sweets, so believe it or not I do eat foods without sugar! And even more amazing than that, I like to make them too. Since Kevin and I moved in together, we’ve done a fantastic job of cooking with each other nearly every single night, and it’s gotten me so fired up in the kitchen. Cooking for two, and with someone else, is so different than being alone in the kitchen just cooking for yourself. It’s fun and inspiring, and seems about 100% more worthwhile. So last weekend when I was home visiting my family and my mom mentioned making foccacia, I jumped at the idea.
New obsession: Hasselback Potatoes
This is gonna be a quickie post, but I just had to share my new favorite way to prepare a potato. No doubt you’ve seen hasselback potatoes all over lately, and for good reason — these babies are unbelievable. They’re beautiful to look at, and even more beautiful to eat — like gourmet baked potatoes, but about 100 times better. With wedges of roasted garlic nestled in between slices of golden brown, crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside potato, can it really get any better? (more…)
