Savory Snow Day: French Onion Soup
Oh, how I love french onion soup. I absolutely adore it. It’s definitely in my top five favorite soups, if not my favorite. Anyway- I finally got around to making it here in Dayton. I made a different version in the past, but I think I like this one better. This recipe is based on […]
Daring Bakers: Tuiles
I’m so glad I got to participate in the January Daring Bakers challenge! This month’s challenge is brought to us by Karen of Bake my Day and Zorra of 1x umruehrenn bitte aka Kochtopf. They have chosen Tuiles from The Chocolate Book by Angelique Schmeink, Nougatine and Chocolate Tuiles from Michael Roux and Savory Tuiles […]
Opa! Greek Greens Pie and my 100th Post!
100 posts went by so fast! I’m so glad that I started this blog and I hope that it’s been enjoyable for you, too! Today’s recipe, Greek Greens and Sweet Onion Pie, comes courtesy of our new tradition- Greek night. My husband and I are planning a trip to Greece this August, and to get […]
A Better Oven Love: I Need Your Advice!
So here’s the deal: I want to make this the best blog possible, and that means the best experience for my readers. For that to happen, I need to know what you’d like to see. I have some questions for you.. -What do you like about Oven Love?-What could I do better?-Would you like to […]
Natalie’s Test Kitchen: POM Cupcakes
With Valentine’s Day on it’s way, my dear friend Kayleigh asked if I would test out a recipe that she wanted to make for her boyfriend: POM Cupcakes. I’m always up for a challenge, so I joyfully accepted. The recipe is simple and straightforward. The only ingredient that’s special is the pomegranate. Unfortunately, pomegranates are […]
Gone in 60 Seconds: Savory Beef Roast
We love a good roast in the winter time. I bought one this week, but I didn’t have a recipe for it.. so I decided just to make one up. I don’t have a picture (we basically swallowed it whole), but it comes highly recommended! Serve it with mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, polenta or even […]
Pasta Creations: Cappellini with Tomatoes and Chickpeas
My husband is pretty easy to please. He loves pasta, he loves tomatoes, he loves cheese. So whenever I don’t have a dinner planned, we usually turn to one or all of these ingredients for a quick meal. This one is versatile and tasty, made with pantry essentials. Cappellini with Tomatoes and Chickpeas 1/2 lb […]
Tuesdays with Dorie: Berry Surprise Cake
Who doesn’t love a good surprise? I love one. And this cake was definitely in the surprise category. First surprise: sinking cake! Everyone was warning about the “diva eggs,” and rightly so. I’m not sure what I did wrong, but they really sunk in the middle. My solution: forget the cutting, and stick the filling […]
Winter Nights: Cauliflower and Roasted Garlic Soup
This soup is exceptional. Exceptional. So good that Nick remembered it from a year ago at the first Autumnal Extravaganza and requested it. There is nothing more satisfying than a creamy soup on a winter night. The addition of the roasted garlic and thyme makes this one extra special with a mild, herbaceous flavor. Great […]
Steph’s Shower: The Details
Okay, this post is shaping up to be a long one. I want to give you all the details and recipes for Steph’s shower.. so here we go!White Hot Chocolate-This was a fantastic recipe. I was afraid the white chocolate would be too sweet, but it had great flavor. We didn’t use the whipped cream, […]
