I tried so many pesto recipes and felt so disappointed each time. They just never tasted like I imagined in my head (or like the pesto pasta from Olive Garden). Finally, I stopped reading recipes and went with my gut. Turns out, my attempts were all missing salt and lemon juice. Once I TRIPLED those…
Pickles
I get a little overwhelmed with multi-step processes when I’m tired. And it’s a safe bet I’ll be tired if I have a pile of cucumbers waiting to be dealt with in the middle of summer’s bountiful harvest peak. So a few years ago, I exited Pinterest and just texted my mom. “Hey, I have…
Canning Tomatoes
I have a bunch of screenshots and slips of paper in my recipe binder that I pull out every year when September hits and I can’t keep up with eating fresh tomatoes. I decided to compile all my favorite tomato recipes in one spot so I can access them more easily (and because my sister…
Alfredo Sauce
If you’re not accustomed to cooking with fresh herbs, this is a great recipe to help you feel more confident. There’s very little that can compare to a cheesy white sauce with all your favorite fresh herbs topping a steaming pile of pasta (don’t even get me started on when they’re homemade noodles – oh…