I realize that there is not a dearth of scone or biscuit recipes on this site, the internet, or cookbook shelves at large — they’re easy to make, and the good ones are, to me, a revelation. Still, I had not planned on adding to the category. I confess I’d been attempting to thin my...
Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto
Easy weeknight mushroom risotto that’s special enough for occasions, too! The Instant Pot makes it fast, and fail-safe. Plus we have a hack that lets you time your dinner perfectly! Continue reading “Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto” »
Butterfly Meadows and a Recycled Resource
I haven’t spent so much per ounce for plant material since I was a miscreant teenager decades ago. These three bags of seeds from Prairie Nursery in Westfield, Wisconsin, however, promise a longer-lasting high, a Monarch butterfly-friendly meadow that will sweep halfway around my house, transforming my back yard from shabby lawn to, I hope,...
This 2-Ingredient Spread Makes Any Egg Sandwich So Much Better
Like any good northern New Jerseyan, my go-to egg sandwich order is a Taylor, egg, and cheese. Taylor is New Jersey slang for Taylor ham, which in turn is New Jersey slang for pork roll, which is the greatest breakfast meat of all time. Southern New Jerseyans refer to it exclusively as pork roll, which...
Mango Avocado Salsa
This quick, easy, healthy, and vibrant mango salsa will dress up any backyard barbecue. Move over toast—avocado has a new best friend! Continue reading “Mango Avocado Salsa” »