If you grew up on the west side of the US, you might be surprised to know that there are regions that put cheddar cheese on top of their apple pie. It sounds unusual, but it’s actually a pretty good way to get a sweet-salty balance of flavors. That combination was a huge inspiration for… Continue reading Spiced Apple Quesadilla
Mom’s Sweet And Sour Meatballs
My mom is a slow cooker *Queen*. I always enjoyed guessing what we were going to eat based off of what scent was permeating the house. Sometimes it was tikka masala, sometimes it was lemon garlic chicken, sometimes it was Kalua pork, and sometimes it was these babies: Sweet And Sour Meatballs. When I tried… Continue reading Mom’s Sweet And Sour Meatballs
Cashew Butter Cookies
When my husband and I started dating long-distance, I had a dilemma. He is highly allergic to peanuts, and half of the foods I ate my whole life revolved around peanuts. Seriously, nobody could come between me and a Reese’s. I baked with peanuts and peanut butter all the time, but I kinda liked this… Continue reading Cashew Butter Cookies
