Saddle up, friends. This morning I (Jess) am sharing one of my all-time favorite cool-weather treats: scones. And since sweet potato happens to be my go-to ingredient du jour, I decided to add it to this perfectly crumbly, just-sweet-enough little treat. I think I’ve made just about every version and flavor combo a scone could offer with […]
You guys know that I’m a big fan of the entrée salad (like this grilled panzanella or this grapefruit, fennel & shrimp combo) but a bland mix of chopped veggies tossed with supermarket dressing does not equal a meal, in my book. I need a salad bursting with sweet and salty flavors, something creamy, something crunchy […]
Hi guys! Popping in with a quick tasting of my current fave 5-minute appetizer …the perfect thing for using up all those juicy ripe summer tomatoes that are at their peak for just a few weeks longer. Checca is a traditional Italian sauce made of chopped tomatoes marinated in olive oil, lots of minced garlic and […]
You know how you’re sometimes challenged to build an outfit around your shoes? Well, in a similar foodie-case, I (Jess) found one of my favorite edible accessories to be small-batch artisinal jam. My sweet friend, Stephanie puts together some of the most interesting combinations for her jams and preserves and I always pick up a […]
Bring on the fall.
Today’s recipe is one of those that I worked up to stash in my post-baby arsenal because it’s (1) quick (2) super healthy and (3) tastes great the next day for lunch…basically, a great go-to when we’re too sleep-deprived to cook, but are able to resist the pull of the takeout menu. Have you guys […]
If you’ve been reading over the last month or two, you already know that we’re obsessed with using the freshest seasonal ingredients in summer cooking. It just doesn’t get simpler or more delicious than ripe produce taken straight from the farmers market to your kitchen, and since these ingredients shine brightest when cooked least, summertime […]
Sometimes simple really is better, don’t you think? And considering how much I’ve been craving ice cold watermelon sprinkled with sea salt this summer, any recipe that includes that combination is a winner, in my book. I made this salad to serve with a margherita pizza over the weekend, and its vivid color and fresh […]
Taste the freshness.