Roasted Carrots
Insanely good. My daughter said "these taste like sweet potato fries" and she was 100% on the nose. This is one instance where a recipe meant for two was not nearly enough. I could have eaten an entire baking sheet of these. And all it is is carrots and a sliced...
Sticky Buns
Please wipe that skeptical look off your face when I tell you that these are not that difficult to make. The dough is much easier to work with than pie dough; it shapes easily and doesn't stick like crazy to the counter. And it doesn't fall helplessly apart when you...
Teriyaki Chicken
I have made the "super size" version of this so I already knew it would be good. And it was; the sauce tastes authentic (as far as I know) and is sweet without being cloying. Using chicken thighs ensures that you will not dry them out. I can see the predicament this...
Cheese Ravioli with Roasted Red Pepper and Pistachio Pesto
I made this dish for my dear friend Jennifer who I have known for many many many years. Because she is so wise she decided recently that the two of us -- just the two of us, no kids, no significant others -- needed to commit to a monthly date. And by golly we've...
Easy Skillet Cheese Pizza
I make a lot of pizza. Deep dish, grilled, french bread, "grandma," you name it. But this might be the best yet. The crust, made with bread flour, is a near perfect combination of light with a tiny bit of crunchiness. And although it may sound simple, getting the...