Things that make bruschetta great… 1. It’s really easy to make 2. It consists of garlic, bread, and tomatoes. Do we need any more reasons? Tomatoes are in season and so is basil=happiness in the kitchen. Over the years, I have found a few tricks and secretes for making flawless tasty bruschetta every time! It…
Appetizers
Lemon Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
I’ve loved broccoli since birth, weird I know. Wouldn’t touch potatoes until I was 8 but would eat broccoli anyway you gave it to me! Luckily you can find broccoli in most farmer’s markets right now, so it is a perfect time to serve broccoli simply with just a few ingredients! This broccoli dish…
Greek Meatballs
I love Greek meatballs, almost more than I love Italian meatballs or Swedish meatballs. So many good meatballs, so little time. When we were on our honeymoon in Greece we had the best meatballs in the Fira section of Santorini. They were filled with mint and parsley and drenched in a delicious red sauce….
Homemade Pretzel Bites
I have been working on this homemade pretzel recipe for a while, and I finally have it! Can you believe you actually boil them in baking soda water? Kinda crazy!! But I guess it’s like a good bagel, you gotta boil em first! I also worked on a NACHO cheese sauce recipe too. Yes,…
Crispy Brussel Sprouts with Garlic Aioli
Trying to get someone to eat their vegetables? Crispify them in the oven and then serve them with aioli. Yes, the aioli kind of cancels out the benefits of the veggies, buttttt at least you will get them to eat some roughage for once. And dang, it tastes good! These brussel sprouts would also make…
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. 
