(This grilled cheese bar is the ultimate in cozy comfort food! And also SO EASY to put together. Aka- party menu perfection!) The weather FINALLY feels like fall in Texas, and I'm settling in to everything cozy (and also, wearing my very favorite sweaters and jeans while I can because I just …
main dish recipe
perfect grilled pizza (and our pizza crust recipe)
We make grilled pizza a lot. In Denver, in the summer, we probably made pizza almost every week. And then we made it in Saipan whenever we could find fresh mozzarella and goat cheese. And now we make it a ton in Texas. It's such a nice trick to have in your grilling arsenal and takes basic pizza up …
tuna poke recipe
One of the best parts of living right next to the ocean was having access to fresh seafood. Even better- our previous proximity to Asia and the status as a pacific island lead towards all sorts of yumminess- specifically tons of sushi and poke! While we were still in Saipan (and had access to …
gluten free herbed pizza crust
For about 6 months, I have been on a hunt for a good gluten free pizza crust recipe. We tried several different recipes and didn't ever find one that didn't crumble apart when I tried to pick it up. But, friends, I've found it. THE crust recipe. There has been much rejoicing in our kitchen over this …
how to make grilled octopus
I don't know how we'd make it around here without Adam's staff at the hospital. They all grew up here (or on other Pacific Islands nearby) and they are our go-to resources for all of our Saipan questions (of which there are many). They also do extra kind things for us like bringing us bags of …
the yummiest make ahead breakfast casserole
To me, any sort of hot breakfast food is ultimate comfort food. Perhaps it is because extravagant breakfasts are always paired with holidays, or brunch parties, or guests... I don't know, but I LOVE breakfast food. Even better, you can make this breakfast casserole the night before, making it the …
baked honey sesame chicken wings
Do any of you have a private family group on Facebook? Not only are these groups great for keeping in touch with family that is spread out across the globe, or for sharing funny stories and pictures, they are the perfect place for March Madness Trash Talk. Guys, I seriously love our annual …
chicken parmesan casserole
Chicken Parmesan is one of my favorite favorite dishes to make for a dinner party. It is actually pretty simple, but feels so fancy and everyone loves it. Making it as a casserole, instead of individually baking each piece of chicken under the broiler, makes it a lot easier to make for a crowd. If …
thai green curry
I LOVE thai food and, as you all know, have an unhealthy obsession with all things coconut. This recipe is perfect for our family as well because you can add more spice for the ones in the family that like that sort of thing, and keep it super mild for the rest. Thai Green Curry Ingredients 4 …