Any time we can bring science into the kitchen, I am a happy teacher. I loved science as a kid, and it led me to the science-heavy degree of Nutritional Sciences. I was happy in a lab performing experiments in which I truly did not know what would happen. The excitement! The possibility! This recipe…
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Spinach Oat Muffins
It’s not often I come across a recipe that ticks so many boxes. This bright little muffin is entirely whole grain, has spinach for it’s beautiful color and nutrients, and chocolate chips for a little extra flavor and sweetness. It is also an easy win for convincing a toddler to try something green! Muffins can…
Éclair Puffs
I adore these little puffs. They have all the decadence of éclairs, but in a smaller format. The filling is the best vanilla pudding in the world, surrounded by a lovely little pastry, and then topped with rich ganache. It is the perfect little package. These éclair puffs are a PROJECT. Make sure to carve…
Pâte à Choux
This classic dough is one of the most versatile doughs in a French kitchen. The list is long, but some of the things you can make with it are éclairs, profiteroles, and gougères. This dough is for a sweet application like a cream puff or éclairs, so if you are using it for a savory…
Tilapia Meunière
Sole Meuniere is the dish that inspired Julia Child to learn how to cook. She was 36 years old, and according to her, this experience completely changed the course of her life. The dish was so delightful, that she wished to be able to recreate it at home. She then went on to teach an…
Crêpes
Standing at my stove, flipping crêpes for my kids, I wonder why they have garnered the reputation of elegant and poised, while the poor American pancake is relegated to delicious, but lowly brunch food. Is it simply the air that all French foods bring along with them? The sense that, because a country made most…
Spanish Churros
Fritter, cruller, doughnut, beignet, porra, youtiao, elephant’s ear, funnel cake, and buñuelo. Many cultures around the world have their version of fried dough. Churros. The delightfully crispy on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside snack that came to us from Spain. There are many different versions of churros across the globe, and today…
Patatas Bravas
I have not yet met a fried potato that I did not enjoy. French fries, hashbrowns, tator tots, and the list goes on. Any country that had access to potatoes has thrown those little buddies into hot oil and discovered the wonder of a crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, fried potato. These…
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
This was one of my all-time favorite breakfasts my mom would make when I was a child. It only happened once a year or so, but that made it all the more special. So much so, that this was one of the first things I would make for my college roommates when we finally moved…
Creamy Chicken Soup with Dumplings
I grew up eating chicken and dumplings. The kind mom makes is such a mystery and also makes perfect sense. The ingredients are incredibly basic. A whole chicken + water + time + flour + salt + pepper. That’s it! Somehow it is the most comforting thing to have filling up the house on a…
Blueberry Oat Snack Balls
We love making a batch of these on the weekend to take in lunch boxes or eat at snack time. They are the perfect hunger buster. They are sweet, filling, and are packed with fiber, protein, and fat. All nutrients that can be tricky for little ones to get enough of during the day. I…
Shortcut Refried Beans
Refried beans are one of my favorite things to prep for the week. They make a flavorful, high fiber addition to wraps, grain bowls, and even sandwiches. Hear me out! I think refried beans need to get hummus’ brand manager. I love hummus, and there are some extraordinary hummus’s out there, but there are also…
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