Breadsticks are something that maybe you've never thought to make from scratch before. Maybe you've been intimidated by the thought of making a yeast dough, or maybe you've always thought of them as something you would only eat in a restaurant. Well, I am here, presenting you with this recipe to tell you that not only can you make homemade breadsticks, but you should!! They are soft and garlicky, and make an absolutely perfect accompaniment to your next dinner.
Read moreasian pear salad with ginger pear vinaigrette
This salad is a result of a wonderful gift given to me by my friend Gina—a gorgeous Asian pear! When she first handed it to me, I was puzzled. I'm not sure I had ever eaten an Asian pear, and I wasn't sure what to do with it. Do I peel it? Do I core it? And what should I eat it with? But after some Internet searches and suggestions from Gina, I'm pretty sure I nailed it with this recipe. I mean, this salad is really, really delicious.
Read moremini pumpkin honey biscuits
This biscuits are pure happiness. They're cute, they're flaky, and they're incredibly addicting. While they'd be just as scrumptious as full-size biscuits, if you're anything like me, you'd rather eat two biscuits than one—meaning mini is the way to go.
Read morekale and ricotta stuffed shells with butternut squash sauce
Stuffed shells have been a favorite in our family for a long time. We grew up on the version made with tomato sauce- we would be put on cheese grating duty while snacking on a few extra shells our mom made us. These stuffed shells are just as comforting as I remember from growing up, but I would call these ones stuffed shells: fall edition.
Read morewhole-wheat cheese crackers
The other day, I was standing behind an extreme coupon lady in Target. For every item she sent down the conveyor belt, she had a neatly clipped coupon ready in hand. As her total began to drop, I became genuinely impressed. Maybe I should take up extreme couponing!
Read morepumpkin doughnut muffins
I've never been a huge doughnut person- they always seem to verge on being just a little bit too sweet to eat for breakfast. (Doughnuts at midnight though? Count me in.) For breakfast, I am definitely more of a muffin girl, savoring every soft and fluffy bite. So what better to make me a doughnut for breakfast convert than these doughnut muffins? They are good at any time of day, and combine the best parts of these two popular treats.
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