Month: April 2014

Easy Focaccia

Easy Focaccia

Focaccia is an Italian bread typically made with lots of olive oil and a sea salt brine. This keeps the bread incredibly moist and also gives it such a nice crunch, it’s as if it were fried. It also has this absolutely beautiful dimpling on…

Homemade Chex Mix

Homemade Chex Mix

When I was young, anytime I went on long car rides or on a trip away from home, my mom would make me homemade chex mix. She always surprised me with it and it was always in the exact same air lock container. I could…

Dipping Flatbreads

Dipping Flatbreads

Originally published in April 2014. Updated with clearer instructions, better pictures, and recipe card in 2019! This recipe for dipping flatbreads is adapted from Smitten Kitchen’s pita recipe, though it is VERY dumbed down. I love making my own bread, it just has this fresh…

Shakshuka Tomato Stew

Shakshuka Tomato Stew

Originally published in April 2014. Updated in 2019 with better photos, and kid friendly spice levels! Adapted from Smitten Kitchen, this shakshuka tomato stew recipe is one of the staples of our diet these days. It is hearty, vegetarian, and features poached eggs in tomato…