This is the first stromboli I have ever made and I think I nailed it! I wanted something italian but didn’t want to fuss over making pizza and thought a stromboli would be a fun kitchen activity and a great new recipe to try. It was actually a lot easier than I thought it wouldContinue reading “Easy Stromboli”
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Red Curry Noodle Soup
Fall time means soup time! This red curry soup is incredibly delicious and easy. It is warm, spicy, and a bit tangy – it is also full of veggies and chicken that will fill you up and keep you satisfied. The broth is so good with so much flavor from the curry paste, lemongrass, gingerContinue reading “Red Curry Noodle Soup”
Reckless Noodles Pt 2
I cannot get enough of this place – I have posted about it before, but I went back to try some more dishes. I am working my way through their entire menu! This time I tried a few more of their menu items. We started with the Steamed Eggplant and Coconut Cream. It comes withContinue reading “Reckless Noodles Pt 2”
Leek Risotto with Cajun Shrimp
Risotto is delicious but it is not something I often think of cooking or really want to bother with. I have attempted it a few times and it is tedious. Risotto requires a bit of time and a lot of patience….which I am usually short on! But I knew I wanted to try to makeContinue reading “Leek Risotto with Cajun Shrimp”
Flank Steak Ragu
As the weather cools off, I want heartier food that warms my soul. This ragu is no exception. Full of tender chunks of steak seasoned to perfection. It is great over pasta, polenta or all by itself! Top it with some freshly grated parmesan or a spoonful of ricotta for an extra something special. ThisContinue reading “Flank Steak Ragu”
Homer
Homer might be one of my new favorite restaurants. It is nice, but not pretentious and serves delicious Mediterranean inspired dishes. It is a small restaurant, but cozy. Immediately upon walking in you feel a warm, comfortable, feeling of home that makes you never want to leave. Their decor features cool tones of blue andContinue reading “Homer”
Chocolate Cake + Cream Cheese Frosting
Which is better, brownies or cake? Why choose when you can have a bit of both! Although this says chocolate cake recipe, it is kind of a cross between a dense, gooey brownie and a fluffy chocolate cake – best of both worlds! The bottom and outside has a delicious crunchy, gooey texture, like whenContinue reading “Chocolate Cake + Cream Cheese Frosting”
Aqua S
Aqua S is an ice cream shop coming all the way from Australia! Bellevue, WA is home to their first location on the West Coast and we are so lucky to have them! They have a few other locations across the US, as well as a presence in Asia and obviously, Australia. They are knownContinue reading “Aqua S”
Pan Fried Dumplings
If you saw my last dumpling post – you learned that I spent time in China and love everything about it. During my time in QingDao, the host family I stayed with was incredible. They were so kind and loving and made me feel at home. The grandma would come over every morning after theContinue reading “Pan Fried Dumplings”
Baked Berry Oatmeal with Almond Butter
Oatmeal is a classic breakfast dish – but let’s be honest, oatmeal isn’t always the most satisfying thing to eat for breakfast. It can be mushy and bland if not cooked right and no one wants that to start their day off. That is where this baked berry oatmeal comes in! It is easy toContinue reading “Baked Berry Oatmeal with Almond Butter”