Over Labor Day weekend we took the kids to the beach with some of my family. Now I typically pack snacks of the cracker variety for such outings so I was surprised when my Aunt Patricia pulled out a giant freezer bag full of marinated green beans from her cooler. […]
Eggplant Parmesan is one of my favorite Italian dishes and while it does require a little TLC to make a truly fabulous version at home I can assure you it is worth it. The key to a really great Eggplant Parmesan is to draw out as much moisture from the […]
My mother is without a doubt our family’s queen gardener and when her basil plants went crazy this year it seemed like pesto was simply meant to be. And so it was. Homemade pesto is one of my husband’s favorite things in the world to eat so you can imagine […]
You will not miss the beef in this delicious vegetarian take on a burger using a portobello mushrooms cap paired with goats cheese, roasted red peppers and baby spinach. A quick and easy meal that is sure to make your meatless Monday something special!
Without a doubt this braised red cabbage and fennel recipe is one of my favorite fall side dishes. It’s incredibly easy to throw together, makes a huge pot that can last through the week and tastes fantastic. I love serving it with meat, especially pork, and mashed potatoes and it […]
One of my favorite things is when I try a new recipe using ingredients in my kitchen that are about to spoil and come up with something truly delicious. This Ricotta Cake is a perfect example of that! Using leftover ricotta that was just a few days away from going […]
Growing up for me meant that macaroni and cheese came from a blue cardboard box (sorry mom). And to be completely honest, I still think back on that powdery cheesy mess quite fondly. But had I known how easy it was to make your own homemade macaroni and cheese with […]
I honestly feel a bit silly for writing this up into a blog post because it is such a simple thing to make but when I posted a picture of some whipped ricotta toast that I made on instagram the other day the people went nuts for it. And for […]
These cookies are a Flight family favorite but whether you believe it or not, oatmeal raisins are quite the controversial cookie in the cookie loving community. I’ve honestly been surprised at how many people seem to hold a passionate loathing against, what I see as, a truly delicious cookie flavor. […]
Everybody needs a couple of side dish recipes that are no fuss, no fail and can really elevate a good meal to something special. This is one of those recipes. Incredibly simple and yet packed with flavor that feels indulgent. Easy enough for a weeknight dinner, special enough for a […]