Now that the weather is starting to get nicer, I’m really getting excited about the Farmer’s Market. Every Wednesday and Saturday morning in Springfield we have a wonderful Farmer’s Market downtown with a multitude of stands offering every kind of fresh produce you could ever dream of. We love going to the Farmer’s Market, and […]
Author: The Cocina Monologues
Peanut Butter Banana Icebox Cake
I am notorious for trying out new recipes on guests. I know they say not to do that, and it makes sense…what if it’s a total flop? But I just can’t help myself. So we were having some friends over for dinner a couple of weeks ago, and I was looking for a new idea […]
Crustless Spinach, Ham, and Feta Quiche
I’ve been kind of slacking on posting lately, but I think you’ll forgive me. See, Tim and I have been spending a lot of time nesting, getting ready for our little one’s arrival. Good thing, too, because Wesley decided he was ready to come three weeks early and graced us with his presence on April […]
Make Your Stainless Sink Sparkle!
So, this is not a recipe post. It’s not even a post about food. It is a kitchen related post, however. I see pins on Pinterest all of the time about natural cleaning methods and tricks for cleaning various things around the house. One day, I saw one about how to clean your stainless steel […]
Everything’s Better with Bacon, Tortellini, and Spinach
I love tortellini, so I am always looking for new ways to cook it. Specifically, there’s a type of cheese and spinach tortellini (by Barilla) that I think is exceptionally delicious. I saw this recipe on Pinterest, and I knew I wanted to try it. (They just so happened to use the kind of tortellini […]
Guest Blog: Man-Made Pizza
First, man invented fire. Then, he invented the wheel. Today… I give you mini pizzas. Impressed? You should be. Okay, I thought I needed a big intro to get your attention. Well, I guess it’s better than my alternate title idea – “Baby Pizzas: They’re Made From Real Babies!” Eh? Well… With my lovely wife […]
Berry Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette
Well it seems Spring is finally here! The weather has been warmer here for the past few days, and we are loving every minute of it. We are breaking out the grill for the first time tonight! I’m getting really excited for the farmer’s market and all of the wonderful produce we will find there. […]
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
I know it’s almost spring, so our time for soup is really winding down, but I think this soup recipe is perfect for this time of year. It’s light, brothy, full of flavor, and very refreshing with the hint of lemon and fresh grassy parsley, yet definitely filling enough to be a meal. I […]
Celebrate Pi(e) Day: No Bake Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
Tomorrow is March 14th, or 3.14. For you math aficionados out there, that’s Pi day. But since this is a food blog, that’s Pie day. 🙂 I’m not much of a pie baker; I usually stick to cupcakes, cookies, and cakes. But recently, I did make a pie for Tim’s Valentine’s Day dinner. I know, […]
Italian Wedding Soup
As spring approaches, we are nearing the end of soup season. I think I still have a little time to squeeze in a couple more recipes though, because it’s not too warm yet. Pretty soon it will be grilling time! This is a pretty light and healthful soup with tons of flavor. It has tiny […]