Not to that Stay at Home Sourdough bread wasn’t absolutely amazing, but I feel like I need a little time to “Ashley-ify” borrowed and gifted recipes.I think I’ve had the time now for the sourdough.It’s complete. It’s perfect. It’s soft. It’s tangy. And, it’s sour.This time, it’s laced with a ripple of savory basil pesto!…
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Remember when Avocado Toast was all the rage?Well, I actually think it still is and should always be regularly consumed. C’mon…avocado on EVERYTHING!Well, the latest trend in culinary pop culture is the “Sweet Potato Toast.”Really, it’s just thinly sliced sweet potatoes, roasted to perfection, and then topped with anything and everything. You can do savory…
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Needing to use my sourdough starter again this week (caring for this baby is stressful!), I opted for more than just a “bread.” I wanted something to constitute more of a meal for my honeypie. And, since he loves chicken, we all love pesto (it’s the besto) and NO ONE can turn down my homemade…
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There’s just something about pesto… Not only is it the “besto,” but I also find it crave-worthy and comforting in every season. It’s light and fresh in the spring and summer, it’s warming in the fall, and it’s cozy in the winter. And, pesto in and of itself is so incredibly diverse! For shame I…
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Growing up, steak was certainly a special occasion. Every once in a while, Dad would fire up the grill and serve us some mean looking meat ~ although I don’t really remember it that way. In fact, I DO remember not enjoying the special steak occasions at all, smothering my slab in a salubrious amount…
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Once again I am utterly incapable of arriving as a guest to another’s home empty-handed. That’s right, incapable. I am compelled to bring a treat. I literally MUST. And, I absolutely adore the opportunity to bake for my friends and loved-ones. Invite me over…you’ll see. – Just hand me a big glass of wine and…
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The term “wedding soup” comes from the Italian language phrase “minestra maritata (“married soup”),” which is a reference to the flavor produced by the combination/”marriage” of greens and the broth. The modern wedding soup is quite a bit lighter than the old Italian and Spanish forms, which contained more meats than just the meatballs of…
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It’s not often that I end up with leftovers in the kitchen. I pride myself on my efficiency and exactness in planning (or I force-feed any extras to my hubby – just kidding). In any case, the fridge is either chock full of items in preparation for the creation of the day, or absolutely empty…
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Originally I had decided I wanted to craft a roasted potato sourdough bread, now that I’m truly obsessed with baking bread. However, the sourdough proved to be a little too tricky. In the original plan, I had also determined I wasn’t just making bread, I was making a meal. So, I did just that. I…
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Have you ever wanted to “sneak” some veggies in, unexpectedly amp up another’s physical well being as the enjoy a salubrious and gourmet delight all at once? Me neither… I tend to do nothing in secret – I am a wide open book. In fact, I’ve been told I need to filter myself at times….
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