Crispy Eggplant and Marsala Pasta

Don’t know what to do with leftover red wine? How about cook with it!? Although I probably should have just finished the bottle when I opened it, I was feeling like an Italian night anyway so this crispy eggplant and marsala pasta is perfect! I recently found this vegan recipe from Rachel at We Laugh, We Cry, We Cook, but I decided to mix it up a bit with chicken broth and you could even add chicken! Continue reading

Make-Your-Own Mini Pizzas

Making homemade pizza is way more fun than ordering out! Making your own pizza isn’t hard at all, it just requires a little bit of time for the dough to rise and for you to top your pizza.

Decorating the pizzas is one of my favorite cooking activities. The possibilities for toppings are endless! This is a great dinner ideas for couples, kids, friends, dinner parties, or anyone who wants to turn their food into art and get creative! Continue reading

Mushroom, Chevre and Wild Rice Risotto

Risotto is quick, easy and elegant! Easy to prepare and not hard to cook, it’s a good weeknight meal choice. Fresh mushrooms and almonds added a rustic flavor and melted chevre goat cheese added a zing!

Photo Courtesy of:  Jessica Spengler

Photo Courtesy of: Jessica Spengler

I used a mixture of white and wild rice to give the risotto more texture. All white rice tends to be too squishy and using all wild rice makes the risotto crunchy. Mixing them creates the perfect meal. Continue reading