Recipes
Squash Blossoms in Season
Here I stuffed them with fresh herbs and goat cheese and served them two ways. One raw and the other breaded in a tempura style breading and fried. They make a stunning summer appetizer for your next dinner party.
Read MoreGetting Fruity With It
These are all fruit snacks that are kid-friendly. I made kebabs and fruit roll-ups for a 7 year olds birthday party.
Read MoreIn the Kitchen with Kara: Cooking with Pantry Staples
Cooking at home becomes so much easier when you keep a couple key ingredients on hand at all times. I’m sharing some of my favorite go-to staples that you can always find in my fridge or pantry. They may seem basic, but they help add that extra something to any food and can be…
Read MoreIn the Kitchen with Kara: Kick the Can and Try Dried Beans
Canned beans are a pantry staple of mine, but don’t be afraid to shake things up with dried beans. Using dried beans saves you money and some of the sodium used in the canning process. Plus, you can’t beat the flavor and texture of using dried beans. If you google how to prepare dried beans,…
Read MoreIn the Kitchen with Kara: School Lunches
This is a big month in the Sullivan household. Our oldest started Kindergarten! Where did the years go? She’s ready to take on the world and have lots of exciting adventures, while I’m ready to tackle school lunches! Like most schools these days, my daughter’s asks we try to be as nut-free as possible. While…
Read MoreWatermelon Popsicles
One of my daughters’ favorite things about summer is hanging out on the patio with a cool, drippy watermelon popsicle. These popsicles are the perfect fit and couldn’t be any easier to make. One of my favorite things is that I can let them enjoy as many as they want because all they are is…
Read MoreIn the Kitchen with Kara: Oh, Sweetie Pie!
Sweet potatoes are kind of a big deal in the Chef Kara household. The reigning queen of age four is disappointed when the French fries aren’t “orange” and the resident toddler treasures them, as well. Naturally, we’ve adapted many varieties for enjoying one of our favorite, healthful and extremely versatile foods. Sweet potatoes provide one…
Read MoreSummer Dessert – Made Simple + Elegant
When I’m entertaining, I love to serve dishes that I can have mostly prepared ahead of time so I can relax and enjoy my guests. This is especially true with desserts, because after dinner the last thing I want is to be stuck in the kitchen slaving over dessert!
Read MoreHomemade Microwave Popcorn
At my recent baby food classes for the St. John’s MOPS group, we talked about a super simple way to make healthier microwave popcorn. I promised the ladies I would post my recipe, which I love. Homemade popcorn works great as a quick snack or add it to school lunches as a creative way to…
Read MoreFamily Super Bowl Party
Super Bowl day at our house is a pretty low key, lazy day. The game is on in the background, the girls run around playing, and Dad tries to get the girls to understand what is happening on the field. But no matter how hard he tries, they really only stand still to watch the…
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