Homemade Spinach & Cheese Ravioli

I love to make fresh pasta. I find it therapeutic in some sense. So I thought making my own ravioli would bring me the same zen. It did not. It brought on a need for a glass of wine.  I made about half the amount I had anticipated because, well, I guess I'm a quitter. I made the rest of the pasta dough into linguini and called it a night.

If you have the patience that I apparently lack, I encourage you to give these a go. Why not, you can always quit, right? I won't judge.

Mushroom, Basil & Egg Crepe Squares

These crepes seem to be my go-to for weekend brunch.  I usually take a look in the fridge at what's left from the week & try to work with it. This recipe incorporates the mushroom mixture from these delicious appetizers plus a basic crepe.

See more photos & the recipe after the jump!

Tomato, Cheese & Egg Crêpe Squares

I love finding inspiration from fellow bloggers, mostly because I like to think they're just like me, a real person who probably lives, eats, dresses & sleeps in an apartment. I've had the pleasure of meeting the creative mind behind Downtown Romantic in the past through my friend Christine. Although I haven't seen Laney in quite some time I enjoy checking in on her blog & chic lifestyle every now & then. Besides her luxe taste in clothes, the girl knows how to eat & everything seems so decadent.  So this past weekend I tried my hand at the crepes recipe on her blog with my own twist with some spicy sriracha salt my sister-in-law gifted me for Christmas.

Click through for my version of Downtown Romantic's crepe squares recipe & photos of how I did it.

(Leftover Mashed) Potato Croquettes

I love mashed potatoes.  Who doesn't? Chris made some tasty mashed taters the other night with leftovers to boot.  Using the cold left over mashed potatoes I reinvented them into crispy crusted croquettes!  Find out how after the jump!

What's your favorite way to reinvent leftovers?

PS: Birthdays continue! Happy Birthday to my godmother, Aunt Lynnie! & my sweet nephew, Derek! Love you both!

Happy Friday everyone!

Red Pepper Pesto Breakfast Sandwich

On the weekend my go-to breakfast is an egg sandwich.  I like all kinds & experiment with all things (in my fridge).  This sandwich is just a toasted english muffin plus a fried egg & a glop of roasted red pepper pesto.  Simple & tasty just what I need to make my Saturday/Sunday morning easy.

Check out my quick no-cook recipe for roasted red pepper pesto after the jump!