The Ben and Shanda (Pizza)

Baked Goods | April 22, 2019 | By

P.I.Z.Z.A. Ultimate party food. Perfect comfort food. Reasonable indulgence.What's not to love? You can pile on whatever you love when you make it at home. Favorite veggies, craft sausage, artisan cheese, fresh herbs, the possibilities go on and on. We began homemade pizza night some 8 years ago and have

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Tuna Orzo Bake

Seafood | March 28, 2019 | By

Canned tuna...and orzo? This may not strike you as a common combination but is this is one of those happy accident dishes. Born of seeing a teaser of a post by chef Yotam Ottolenghi. We knew it looked good, but had no idea when the recipe would be available! Impatience won out and I decided to test my creativity while knowing I may be creating a flop. I have zero regrets.

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Broccoli and Blue Cheese Lasagna

Vegetarian Entree | February 24, 2019 | By

Winter seems to be dragging on and I have been looking for home-style dishes that still inject a little freshness, a little life, a little flavor. I have made a few different versions of this lasagna and we look forward to it every time! Bonus: have your oven help keep your house warm by making a bold, cheesy lasagna that will also warm you from the inside out. My husband and I love strong cheese, but this casserole will please most palates by distributing the strong blue cheese flavor with delicious roasted broccoli and crowd-pleasing pasta layers.

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