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'Tis the Season for Christmas Orders
I can't believe that Thanksgiving has already come and gone. But you know what that means? I'm now taking Christmas orders! Like last...
Francesca L.
Dec 4, 20161 min read


Cranberry Swirl Bread
Want something to make with leftover cranberries? Here you go! This bread was a hit during Thanksgiving and I definitely plan to make it...
Francesca L.
Nov 26, 20162 min read


Sriracha Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs
I'm not a huge fan of meatballs. I never understood the allure of them and usually find them pretty tasteless and boring. One night I was...
Francesca L.
Nov 20, 20162 min read


Vegetable Fried Rice
It's time you learned how to make fried rice. Try this recipe once and I guarantee that you will never order take-out again. There are...
Francesca L.
Nov 20, 20162 min read


Creamy Tortellini and Sausage Soup
This is an amazing, hearty soup that will satisfy the entire family. It makes a large pot and can easily feed 6-8 depending on portions....

Francesca Loomis
Nov 9, 20162 min read


Roasted Veggie Cacio e Pepe
Butternut squash has changed my life. I took one bite of this dish and I immediately fell in love, so I had to share. Cacio e pepe may...
Francesca L.
Nov 1, 20162 min read


Simple Apple Crisp
Can you believe I have only made one apple crisp in my life?! I recently went apple picking and to my dismay they didn't have my favorite...
Francesca L.
Oct 31, 20161 min read


Pumpkin Bread
This pumpkin bread is so simple, yet so good, that I guarantee friends and family will ask you for the recipe. I have been making this...

Francesca Loomis
Oct 26, 20161 min read


Now Taking Thanksgiving Orders!
I I just returned from apple picking and it reminded me that I have not yet announced that I am taking Thanksgiving orders! I...
Francesca L.
Oct 10, 20161 min read


Lemon Broccolini
I discovered broccolini while watching Food Network and I have been hooked ever since. This recipe is a cinch and requires very few...
Francesca L.
Oct 10, 20161 min read


5-Ingredient Guacamole
It's time. You've heard others rave (or have tried it yourself), and now I'm making my guacamole recipe available to you. I've made this...
Francesca L.
Sep 27, 20161 min read


Death by Cookie Dough Cake
This is a cake that will be remember for many years to come. It was a huge undertaking, but the looks and gasps of everyone who saw the...
Francesca L.
Sep 19, 20163 min read


Berry and Peach Pie
For some it's football season, for me it's pie season. This was the perfect end-of-summer-beginning-of-fall-pie, and I was very happy to...

Francesca Loomis
Sep 13, 20162 min read


Chicken Francese
My boyfriend Kyle was the cook behind this Chicken Francese, while I assisted with making the sides, so I can't take full credit for...
Francesca L.
Sep 11, 20162 min read


Doughnut Muffins aka Doughmuffins
Who knew you could combine two great recipes into one? Introducing the doughnut muffin, or as I like to say "doughmuffin", a doughnut...

Francesca Loomis
Sep 7, 20162 min read


Aunt Pam's Apple Pie
Fall is my favorite season for many reasons: the colors start changing, new flavors become available, and there are many outdoor...

Francesca Loomis
Sep 4, 20162 min read


Gnocchi with Sausage (or Veggies), Spinach and Cheese
Picture this: It's a weeknight. You're tired and hungry and have no desire to stand over a stove for an hour to make dinner then clean,...

Francesca Loomis
Sep 2, 20162 min read


Avocado Pesto
I was very excited to try out this recipe because I love pesto, and I have never made one out of avocado. I was also excited to make it...

Francesca Loomis
Aug 26, 20162 min read


Asian-Style Chicken with Bok Choy and Mushrooms
Not to toot my own horn, but this was a restaurant-quality meal. It had so many flavors and textures, and was so satisfying on its own....

Francesca Loomis
Aug 23, 20162 min read


Classic Lemon Cake
There's nothing quite as refreshing or satisfying as lemon cake. This cake brought back a lot of memories of my childhood and baking with...
Francesca L.
Aug 21, 20162 min read
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