Baking vs Roasting

Learning what different cooking terms mean can seem like an undertaking. Knowing the difference between them is really important. It can help you decipher the key fundamentals in a recipe you are trying to understand. While I am not new to the cooking scene like my partner Jeffrey, I am new to trying to convey my recipes and information to you dear reader.

Quick Chicken Pho

If you haven’t ever had Pho(pronounced FU), there is something missing from your life. This meal is  exceptionally versatile. One of the best things about Pho is that it can be made healthy, but feel very indulgent.  It’s a simple soup that tastes like it’s had hours of flavors layered into it. Plus it only takes thirty minutes,which makes it an even better option pho your meal plan. 

Sweating vs. Sautéing: What’s the difference?

For those of you who follow along our culinary journey- you will have no doubt noticed that I am still relatively new to cooking.

Whole Grain Pizza Crust

Lets talk about pizza. If you forced me to pick a food I had to eat everyday for the rest of my life it would without-a-doubt be pizza. Sauce, cheese, delicious crust. You really can’t go wrong and the topping possibilities are truly endless!

Vegetable packed tomato based red sauce

“The staples”. These are the foods that make your eye twitch little when you realize you’re running low. Foods and ingredients that you-absolutely-cannot-live-without! Things like jumbo black olives, yellow onions and

Chicken & Vegetable bake

As I’m sure I’ve mentioned before, I love when food is treated simply and respectfully. Start with the freshest ingredients you can find and let them speak for themselves. No crazy gadgets or exotic spice blends today please. We’re going to let this food shine.

Baking with yeast: The basics.

 

Making bread completes me. I love to bake, but making bread is where my heart is at. Yeasted breads are a special favorite.. I once thought it was impossible, but now I could probably make in my sleep.

Fish Tacos with Avocado Cream Sauce

Summer has come to a close. Fall is in full swing, but we wanted one more summer time staple. Fish tacos! You can’t go wrong with them. Soft whole wheat tortillas, crunchy red cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, lean healthy fish all topped off with a sumptuous avocado cream sauce. It’s one hell of a send off.