Summer Minestrone Soup

I make variations of this soup for all seasons, and this one is perfect for summer. It’s light, healthy, and loaded with vegetables. The only problem is its name… I never know how to pronounce minestrone. Is it mine-strone or mine-stroney? Well, it’s delicious no matter what it’s called. And it’s also very flexible- you can make this soup a hundred different ways all depending on what ingredients you have available. The secret to making a great soup is to … Continue reading

Bountiful Harvest

Getting farm-fresh produce delivered is the greatest invention ever! Why haven’t I done this before?! I have many friends who get local fruits and veggies brought to them, and I’ve always been intrigued by the idea. Now that I’ve done it, I totally love it. It is so fun getting a bag full of unique and delicious items, things I might not see or buy on my own. It’s a rewarding challenge to figure out ways to use up the … Continue reading

BBQ Chicken Pizza

I love making pizzas because they are so easy, fun, and delicious. I feel mildly adventurous when I experiment with different toppings, as you know from my post on breakfast pizza. Here is a spicy, tangy treat that is great for non-morning hours (although I’d eat it for breakfast too!). To start, pre-heat your oven to 500ºF. Then, shred or chop up some cooked chicken and douse it with barbeque sauce.  Also chop up half a red onion. What a … Continue reading