Penne with Pumpkin, Sage, and Sausage

  Starbucks has returned with the Pumpkin Spice Latte, which is how I gauge that it’s time again for cool weather, comfort food.  By November, I’m generally sick of all things pumpkin, but at this time of the year I’m always so optimistic and excited for the never-ending fall recipes I see across the Internet. […]

Potato, Sausage, and Spinach Breakfast Casserole

This year, my mom and I were actually in the same area of the country during Mother’s Day.  To celebrate the day, I woke up early to make breakfast for her and my dad while they were visiting me in Pittsburgh. This was what resulted. It’s basically a one course baked egg dish that has […]

Make-Ahead Breakfast Strata

Christmas was a little chaotic this year.  Very rarely are we able to organize the entire family so that my brother and I can actually go home to Michigan at the same time, but this year we pulled it off, somehow….  Between 2 toddlers, 1 infant, a 6-yr old Golden Retriever and a 6-month old […]

Sausage & Mushroom Tortellini

I am not one of those people who is too proud or snobby to take some help from the store once in a while with prepared foods, especially after a long day at work.  This meal is a perfect example because I could focus on the delicious ingredients of the sauce, while taking help from […]