22 Feb
A Hearty Breakfast
Posted by Chelle as Breakfast, Crockpot | 2 Comments
There’s nothing better than waking up and smelling breakfast already waiting for you! Thanks to the invention of the crock pot, I woke up to a hearty, yummy breakfast this morning. I received the Cooking Light Slow Cooker cookbook for Christmas and decided I HAD to try the Maple-Hazelnut Oatmeal.
16 Feb
Soft Pretzels
Posted by Chelle as Appetizers/Snacks, Yeast Breads & Baked Goods | 5 Comments
I’ve seen a recipe for homemade soft pretzels floating around The Nest for quite some time now and each time I wanted to make it I was out of yeast. After re-stocking on Wednesday I decided today that it was a good time to finally try it out! It was amazingly easy to get mixed together and it didn’t take long to knead the dough - it came together very easily. By the second batch I had even gotten the hang of shaping the pretzels like a pro at Auntie Anne’s!
These are great fresh out of the oven dipped in mustard or melted cheese. Another Nestie also enjoyed her’s dipped in Nutella! If you make a big batch like I did, throw the extras in a freezer bag and just pop one in the microwave when you’re ready for a snack.
Below are some pictures and the recipe. It’s super easy to double this recipe (which I did).
11 Feb
Italian Wedding Soup
Posted by Chelle as Italian, Soup/Stew | 8 Comments
Wedding soup is definitely an Italian tradition that I grew up with. The last time I tried to make the soup it came out lacking some flavor and a little watery. I played with some recipes and came up with what’s below, and it’s amazing! SO tasty and hearty - I loved it!
