May Brings Gardens & Grills Vacations, the end of school, and warmer weather pushed us to outdoor dining until weather gets too hot. So we are practicing our grilling and other outdoor recipes so we can enjoy the weather. The garden is also in full swing, so we will … [Read more...] about May 2021 in Review
The Simplest Grilled Corn on the Cob
Grilled corn on the cob is a summertime favorite at our house. Tastes like summer and it is cooked outside, what's more to love than that? Sometimes, however, I need a simple method to get it done. While the Mexican Street Corn we made last year is spectacular, sometimes I … [Read more...] about The Simplest Grilled Corn on the Cob
The BEST Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies
I am not an expert baker, not by a long shot. That said, these salted chocolate chip cookies are some of the best cokies I have ever eaten, and I can confidently say I am an expert at eating cookies. This recipe is almost exactly the Nestle Tollhouse recipe, except for 2 … [Read more...] about The BEST Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies
Bechamel: a Versatile White Sauce
Despite the funny french name that makes it sound way fancier than it is, Bechamel is just the most basic white sauce. But "basic white sauce" doesn't have the same ring to it, so we will keep with the fancy french name. Either way, memorize how to make this creamy sauce base, as … [Read more...] about Bechamel: a Versatile White Sauce
No Cilantro Guacamole
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Guacamole is that delicious avocado dip featured at a whole bunch of tex-mex restaurants around the country. Good guacamole is something to remember and rave about later, while bad guacamole is usually still worth … [Read more...] about No Cilantro Guacamole