I love this very basic recipe. It’s nothing fancy, but it’s so full of flavor and little bursts of salty goodness. It’s just tomatoes + garlic + Kalamata olives + capers sautéed in olive oil until soft. It’s a thirty … Continue reading
Author Archives: Kristen
Even Easier Freezer Jam
I found something at the store the other day, that I just had to share with all of you! It’s my new secret ingredient in making freezer jam. I’ve been making freezer jam since I married my husband who came … Continue reading
Tips & Tricks: How to Grill Chicken Breast
We eat a lot of chicken breast and love it in the summertime in salads, sandwiches and pasta. We’ve learned a few tricks along the way and now every time we grill it up, we know that it is going to … Continue reading
Corn and Tomato Summer Salad – Five Ingredients!
OK. I admit it. I love summer and I love having my kids home all day everyday, but it makes me tired and a little bit grumpy. There are times when after swimming lessons, baths, library trips, park expeditions and … Continue reading
Fried Tacos
Our good friend, Ana, had us over for dinner for her daughter’s birthday last winter. We would have said “yes” because we consider her daughter one of our own, but she had us jumping in the car and driving to … Continue reading
Blueberry Bars
These bars are my favorite dessert of the summer. I watch the blueberry prices drop and then buy the large clamshell so I can make these sweet, lemony, crumbly bars for a family barbeque. We’ve been making these every year … Continue reading
Jerk Pulled Pork with Mango Salsa (Slow-Cooker)
I’ve got a new recipe to feed a crowd! This is always so exciting for me. I like having a handful of great back-pocket recipes that I can turn to when I need to feed bunches of people. This recipe … Continue reading