Pasta al Forno
/Another classic Italian pasta, this time using the meat sauce a la bolognese. It’s like lasagna with short noodles (and not nearly as much work!)
Read MoreAnother classic Italian pasta, this time using the meat sauce a la bolognese. It’s like lasagna with short noodles (and not nearly as much work!)
Read MoreA fun and fancy cocktail for a warm day. If you’re looking to take your homemade cocktail game to the next level, this is a great place to start.
Read MoreI’ve been making this apple pie recipe with my grandparents since I was a child and it’s still one of my favorite desserts.
Read MoreThis is the perfect tiramisu recipe. It's the perfect combination of coffee and rum, whipped cream and mascarpone, and a dusting of cocoa powder. Even if you've never made tiramisu before, you can knock it out of the park with this recipe.
Read MoreI make this soup at least once a month because it's just that good. Chopping vegetables and watching them simmer is almost a meditative practice. If you've never used farro before, this is a great recipe to get hooked on the ancient grain.
Read MoreLasagna from the Tuscan region of Italy is nothing like American lasagna. It's all about the meat and bechamel sauces (and of course, really good parmesan). This lasagna will feed a family and please a crowd. It can be made in advance and win over anyone (except for vegetarians!).
Read MoreDo you ever have an odd amount of pumpkin puree leftover from another great recipe? This two-ingredient pumpkin pasta is the perfect way to use it up. With the sage browned butter, it's a delicious dinner and a fun experience to learn how to make pasta by hand.
Read MoreHomemade bagels are a delicious culinary adventure. They take a bit of time and practice, but it's well worth it. My obsession with Everything Bagels has been taken to the next level and I have no apologies. My Trader Joe's addiction has also been taken to the next level, but what's a girl to do?
Read MoreFreshly made gnocchi, gooey mozzarella, and herb-infused olive oil-- this recipe has it all. It's a tasty dinner that is one of my all-time favorites to share with friends or look forward to as leftovers for lunch the next day.
Read MoreThis meat sauce is an Italian classic and is an integral part of many delicious Italian meals- lasagna, pasta al forno, polenta, and more.
When I was in middle school, my dad completed his lifelong dream of building a pizza oven in our backyard. It meant I had the best birthday parties every year an place unmatched expectations on all other pizzas. Since I lived far from that wonderful pizza oven for the last 7 years, I've learned to make delicious homemade pizza in any oven. This recipe might be my all-time favorite and it's definitely the most impressive looking.
Read MoreRev. Laura Nile Tuell is an ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Laura serves as a solo pastor in Lakewood, WA and lives in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma with her husband David and their three young children, Jack, Eli, & Viola, and their Carolina dog, Penny.
For further contact, Laura can be reached at lauraniletuell@gmail.com