Mixed Berry Tiramisu is a fresh, summery take on a classic. Hello again! It’s Mara, back from Put on Your Cake Pants. For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved fruit. I remember saying as a teenager that I would become a fruitarian if I could—but it’s a good thing I never tried, since […]
Gnocchi Recipe – With Creamy Pesto and Veggies (she: Mara)
Hello! It’s Mara, back again from Put on Your Cake Pants. Today’s recipe, creamy pesto gnocchi, is well-suited for spring, when we’re getting more hours of daylight and we’re eager to spend them out of doors…or at least out of the kitchen!
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pasta (she: Mara)
I’ve been obsessing over the cuisines of the Caribbean for the past few months. While I’d love to drop everything and jump on a plane, eating tropical food is the closest I can get to a tropical vacation at the moment. Even though this winter has been relatively mild in Michigan, I certainly wouldn’t say no to a beach getaway! Watching episodes of The Bachelor filmed in the Bahamas and Jamaica hasn’t helped quell my wanderlust, either. But honestly, perhaps the reason I’ve been craving Caribbean food is just the fact that it is all-around awesome and positively bursting with flavor. Sweet, savory, spicy…it’s got it all!
White Chicken Chili with Mozzarella Biscuits (she: Mara)
If you’re looking for a hearty and healthy meal that will surely make you smile, this white chicken chili has got you covered. Don’t let its name fool you, though; it may be bordering on the monochromatic, but it has tons of flavor! Tender chicken, creamy white beans, and sweet corn make up the bulk of the chili, with some green chiles and a jalapeño thrown in for a touch of heat, as well as a splash of lime juice.