Living in the desert, there is nothing better than escaping the heat for a quick getaway up north. We are fortunate to have a family cabin in Strawberry, AZ. that is an hour and a half away from home but still a wonderful 15 degrees cooler. When the @piebaraz opened, I thought, "meh, another pizza place". It was my sister told me the pies were actually amazing empanadas. One taste and there was no going back. Each time we go, we have to try multiple variations. While they

Have you ever tried sunshine carrots? It was a favorite recipe from my step mom growing up. I have shared the recipe for the carrots so many times. We decided to take the flavor profile and turn it into a soup. We did cut the sweetness a bit to let the carrot flavor to shine through. The results were simply amazing. You need to try this for a nice introduction to spring! INGREDIENTS 1 t olive oil 1 T butter 4 c baby carrots 1 lg clove garlic, minced 2 c chicken broth ju

Do you create meals from what's left in the fridge at the end of the week? It is a weekly tradition around here. They may be quick meals but they always hit the spot. For this one, we tossed some asparagus and tomatoes with pasta and topped it with a quick vinaigrette. Sometimes fresh and quick is all it takes to have a great meal. INGREDIENTS 1 lb rotini pasta 1 lb asparagus, woody stems trimmed 8 oz cherry tomatoes 8 oz mozarella pearls 1 lemon 2 T olive oil salt and pe