Smooshed Crispy Potatoes

It’s no secret that I love potatoes. Crispy layered, twice baked, fingerling, whatever! Here is another potato recipe that I love eating as a side dish with any meal. These smallish potatoes are boiled, smooshed, seasoned, and baked until they are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This is also the first recipe I ever made from the Pioneer Woman’s blog, and I’ve been going back to her for inspiration ever since. This recipe is best made … Continue reading

Citrusy Broiled Chicken Legs

It is a real shame living in a place with no outdoor space or grill access. I love grilling! To substitute, I’ve been experimenting with my broiler. I figure a close, dry flame is the closest I can get to grilling. It’s really nothing like the BBQ, but it makes good food in its own right. These chicken leggies make a fun and tasty dinner. The marinade on these chicken legs is the best part. It’s so delicious and lightly … Continue reading

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