The Better Sophisticated Mac & Cheese

The funny thing about being a person who's frequently in the kitchen trying new recipes is that people expect me to be some kind of Wolfgang Puck. The truth is my taste buds have not matured much since the days of Lunchables and corn dogs in third grade. While I try to find recipes that are new and refreshing, most of them are pretty simple in technique and don't require an array of ingredients. With the exception of Go-Gurt, my favorite foods have remained the same; I have just stepped up the presentation. This recipe is not as easy as your out-of-the box Kraft variety, but I promise you it is well worth the trouble. 

The Better Artichoke Spinach Dip

Saturdays in my household are known for being filled with good food, lots of TV and board games (if my dad feels up for getting beaten by me). This week I adjusted a recipe from Real Simple, and made this scrumptious artichoke spinach dip. It goes perfectly with homemade, (or store-bought) toasted French bread. This recipe will forever hold a place in the Party Recipes file on my computer. 

{Ready for the Oven}

{On a toasted slice of baguette}

The Better Quesadilla

In the post-school frenzy of afternoon hunger I whipped up this delicious plate of goodness. It was devoured within minutes, and the only reason pictures made it on here was because my camera was conveniently located in the kitchen. I normally go for the plain cheese quesadilla, but oh boy, today I learned what I have been missing out on. Have you ever wished you hadn’t eaten something so you could have the pleasure of eating it again? I was suffering from a serious case of that once my plate was empty.