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Sourdough Focaccia with Potatoes
Sourdough has been my new quarantine hobby and I'm so excited to finally find the time to post this recipe that I have been sharing on my...

Francesca Loomis
Jul 14, 20203 min read


Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
Pão de queijo, or Brazilian cheese bread, brought back so many memories of my trip to the Brazilian Amazon in 2017. I would eat at least...

Francesca Loomis
May 6, 20202 min read


Homemade Dumplings
Dumplings have been on my list to make from scratch for a long time, and what better time than now since I'm home for the foreseeable...

Francesca Loomis
May 1, 20202 min read


Pasta Fresca & Sugo Finto
Nonna’s Sugo Finto Sugo Finto was the tomato-based sauce that my nonna prepared during the week, back in the days. My nonna, my dad's...
Giacopo Antani
Apr 29, 20205 min read


Homemade Potato Gnocchi
Technically an Italian pasta, gnocchi are made from cooked mashed potatoes, flour and eggs. There are many varieties of gnocchi that you...

Francesca Loomis
Apr 22, 20203 min read


Crusty White Bread in a Dutch Oven
Ever want to bake one of those loaves you pick up at the bakery? You know, the one with the crunchy crust and soft center made with...

Francesca Loomis
Apr 10, 20203 min read


Non-Traditional Poké Bowl
Poké is a traditional Hawaiian dish made of diced raw fish and served with condiments and sometimes sides such as seaweed salad, kimchi...

Francesca Loomis
Apr 1, 20202 min read


Spicy Thai Beef Noodle Soup
It was quite an adventure to make this soup! First of all, I decided to take a trip to the Asian supermarket near my town (H Mart) and...

Francesca Loomis
Mar 20, 20203 min read


Falafel Bowl
Falafel was a recipe that was part of my plant-based diet that I mentioned in this post and I'm disappointed that I never attempted to...

Francesca Loomis
Jan 24, 20202 min read


Vegan Sheet Pan Chipotle Portobello Tacos
I'm currently following a plant-based diet, which essentially means eating more plant-based food and less processed foods. It's different...

Francesca Loomis
Jan 20, 20202 min read


Huevos Rancheros
I love eggs but since I've cut out egg sandwiches for breakfast and substituted with a healthier option (overnight oats), when I make...

Francesca Loomis
Nov 15, 20192 min read


Oyster Mushroom and Spinach Orecchiette
There are two kinds of people: those that love and those that hate mushrooms. I happen to be one that loves them. Oyster mushrooms come...

Francesca Loomis
Nov 8, 20191 min read


Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Veggies
I love a recipe that requires little prep, tastes good, and is ready in less than 30 minutes for busy weeknights, don't you? I found this...

Francesca Loomis
Oct 25, 20191 min read


Ultimate Avocado Toast
I feel silly posting a recipe for avocado toast because it's such a simple thing to make and there are so many variations to the recipe....

Francesca Loomis
Jul 18, 20192 min read


Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
One of my favorite recipes so far from a health and fitness program I signed up for is this Roasted Red Pepper Pasta. Not only is it...

Francesca Loomis
Jun 4, 20192 min read


Easy Pad Thai
Pad Thai is one of those dishes that I crave all the time. Because it's so good I thought that it would be difficult to make at home, but...

Francesca Loomis
Apr 24, 20192 min read


Egg White Breakfast Sandwich
If you know me at all, you know that breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. My boyfriend recently started a new work out routine that...

Francesca Loomis
Feb 2, 20191 min read


Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing
What do you make with your left over ingredients from making Soba Noodle Spring Rolls? Soba noodle salad with peanut dressing, of course!...

Francesca Loomis
Dec 31, 20181 min read


THE BEST Baked Mac and Cheese
This is THE BEST mac and cheese you will ever have. And before you take my word for it, know that it won #1 overall in a friendly mac and...

Francesca Loomis
Oct 11, 20182 min read


Grilled Pizza
You don’t need a fancy pizza oven to make amazing brick oven-style pizza at home! All you need is a grill (propane preferred). The first...

Francesca Loomis
Sep 9, 20182 min read
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