Golden Pot Pies with Pancetta and Veggie Stew

This take on a pot pie is as delicious as it is beautiful. I want to eat it every single day! And I would too, if it didn’t take so long to make. If you’re game for putting in some effort, you will be handsomely rewarded with a flavorful, comfortable, and impressive meal. The golden, crisp, and slightly tangy crust envelops a thick stew that is heavily studded with pancetta, white beans, and swiss chard. Cozy heaven, get me a … Continue reading

Sweet Tomato Spread

Heirloom tomatoes are one of the many reasons I love the summer. I turned a beautiful batch of heirlooms into a sweetly concentrated sauce/spread/jam last summer, and I’ve been dying to do it again. Now that Trader Joe’s has their beautiful boxes of tomatoes for sale, I jumped on the chance to cook up another batch. This spread is both incredibly delicious and surprisingly versatile. You can eat it with a poached egg and piece of toast, spread on some … Continue reading

Homemade Peanut Butter- Updated

Ever since I saw stations to make your own nut butters start popping up in supermarkets like Safeway and Whole Foods, I knew it was something I had to try at home. And you should try it too because nut butters are really fun to make! Making nut butter at home gives you control over the ingredients that are added, and it gives you the freedom to experiment with different types of nuts and flavors. But this post focuses on … Continue reading