All posts by Jenn Knapp

Jenn Knapp

About Jenn Knapp

Jenn is a self-taught home cook who's passionate about using local and seasonal ingredients. She's a stay-at-home mother of two constantly looking for innovative ways to encourage her kids to be healthy and adventurous eaters.

Drunken Noodle

Drunken noodle is my favorite Thai dish. If you like spicy, this is for you. If not, maybe next time. So…why is it called “drunken noodle”?? The direct translation from Thai is “drunkard”. Many believe it is because this spicy dish pairs well with beer (I agree!). Others believe it’s because people tend to indulge […]

Cranberry Chocolate Chunk Cookies

This recipe is courtesy of my best friend, Andy. He has been making these cookies for years and they are wildly popular. The combination of the chewy oatmeal cookie, the tangy cranberries, and the slightly bitter dark chocolate balance out the sweet and result in a most delicious cookie. Perfect for the holidays or to […]

Cheddar Beer Soup

Nothing brightens up a cool fall day like a steaming bowl of cheese soup…with beer!! This silky rich and complex soup will bring a smile to your face. And it’s super easy to make!! Wow your friends and family with this cozy and delicious soup. Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter 1 clove garlic 3 tablespoons flour […]

Apple Raspberry Pie

Few things elicit more warm memories of holidays, family, and comfort like an apple pie. This recipe adds a slight twist to a basic apple pie by including raspberries. This pie also has a crumble top, as opposed to a pie dough topping, though it does have the standard pie crust on the bottom. It’s […]