There are some strong opinions about meatballs. I worked as a server in an Italian* restaurant about 10 lifetimes ago, and a regular customer would order spaghetti and meatballs... every. single. time. And every single time, he'd declare that The Spaghetti Factory made better meatballs. And every single time, I thought, "Then go to The … Continue reading Turkey Meatballs
Author: Lauren
Homemade Meat Sauce
To know me is to know I love pasta. Like way more than I should. I like it all, except penne. Penne is gross. If you go to a restaurant with one pasta dish on the menu, it's most likely penne,* and it's probably a restaurant with no business having pasta on the menu. It's … Continue reading Homemade Meat Sauce
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
This is my go-to comfort food in the winter. The whole family loves it. It's a delicious soup to make for new parents or to keep in the freezer for an easy weeknight dinner. The original recipe came from a Minnesotan church cookbook. How adorable is that? I've made a few adjustments. I prefer it … Continue reading Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
Friends made this for us on a weekend trip, and I was sold on it right away. One pot? Yes, please! It's perfect to feed a crowd or to have leftovers for weekday lunches. Halve it for a smaller pot and/or increase or decrease the cayenne according to your taste. I think shrimp would be … Continue reading Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
Gone Camping
My sister called for camping advice. My first thought was, “YOU are going camping?” Listen, I like camping, but my sister camping sounds terrifying. She is more of a hotel person, and "roughing it" is not in her vocabulary. Turns out she went glamping in a yurt… with a mini-fridge... and beds. Seriously? As much as … Continue reading Gone Camping
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