A few days ago I was struggling to decide what to make for a girl’s lunch I was going to host. There were about 20 recipe ideas swirling around in my brain, none of which really spoke to me. I was stumped. Does that ever happen to you? With endless resources for inspiration (cookbooks, cooking shows, magazines, Pinterest, other food blogs, etc.), sometimes I become overwhelmed rather than inspired to create. And cooking should never feel overwhelming! If it is, you’ve got to change your way of thinking. So I shut my laptop, closed the books and opened the refrigerator. I really enjoy challenging myself with what I have on hand (if I’ve been to the market or in the garden lately). It fuels the creative juices, which is key in the kitchen! Anyhow, what to make? What about……
