Happy 4th of July: Patriotic 7-Layer Dip

Happy 4th of July everyone! (Although it’s not quite July 4th yet… But in order to ensure you have time to make this dip, I can’t just post this on July 4th because then it would be too late to bring this awesome 7-layer dip to the party…) So yes. I know. This dip is really predictable. You’re probably thinking, Wow, so patriotic. She must be very ‘Merican. Well, no. I’m not very ‘Merican, but I do think that it’s great to be a little festive once and awhile. Personally, I think this dip is very cute, and it’s so easy to make! It’s sure to impress, and who doesn’t love a good 7-layer dip?

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Labor of Love: Beet Pasta with Braised Kale and Italian Sausage

Oh those recipes. Those recipes for those special occasions. Those recipes that take forever, but are so worth it. Well, you’ve found one of those. Those recipes that are purely a labor of love. Here it is: Beet Pasta with Braised Kale and Italian Sausage.

I love beets. Pickled beets, fresh beets, pureed beets, you name it. Beets go with everything (especially some cool beats).

I love pasta. Homemade, out of the box, you name it. Pasta goes with everything (especially some beets).

I love pink. On clothes, on walls, on food, you name it. Pink goes with everything (especially some beet pasta).

So let’s cut to the chase and get started making this perfectly pink pasta!