I don’t even like calling these crispy zucchini fries, they’re more like those onion straw/strings whatever you call them. They are impossible crispy, thin, and melt in your mouth. They are so simple too!! Its a super easy flour dredge and a quick fry. Just make sure to discard the seedy center slices; they will…
Appetizers
Spinach Feta Spanikopita
Spinach feta spanikopita is buttery, flaky goodness. I love making these tiny triangles. They are so cute and the buttery flakiness ain’t bad either! Steve and I loved eating spinach feta spanikopita when we honeymooned in Greece. But there it was usually served more like a pie or a lasagna. They layered phyllo dough…
Mini Corn Dogs
Mini corn dogs are so cute. Why do I have to love corn dogs so much? I feel guilty about how much I love them. When you make them mini you’re not allowed to feel as bad about them right?
Homemade Potato Chips
Homemade potato chips rule! They are super possible, and super delicious. I made a big batch of these a few months ago for a St. Patrick’s Day party. They made for amazing Irish Nachos, with beer cheese, sour cream, and bacon. BACON! There are a few tricks to making these potato chips successful and crispy….
Cheesy Arancini Rice Balls
I can’t think of a better way to use up leftover risotto than to make arancini. They’re creamy and cheesy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Arancini get their name from the Italian word for small oranges. If you use saffron risotto, the inside of your arancini will be a light orange…
I'm a country girl at heart. I tried living in the city and it just didn't work. Welcome to my ramblings as a teacher and wife. 
