Lane, Author at With Two Spoons

Instant Pot Bean and Bacon Soup

March 6, 2018 By Lane 83 Comments

Childhood. What brings you back? For me it’s Bean and Bacon Soup.

I remember my mom pulling out that little red Campbell’s can and adding water in a small saucepan on our stove. Ready in a jiffy (no better lunch when you have 3 little kids). But now that I’m older and like to make things from scratch, I know I can make this without relying on a single can! And you can too. Whole food ingredients only. And once I received an Instant Pot, I knew exactly what I needed to develop…a recipe for my childhood favorite. Presto…Instant Pot Bean and Bacon Soup was born.

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Good Food Reads: How to Start a Blog Part 3

February 23, 2018 By Lane 1 Comment

The third and (likely) final installment of this series on How to Start a Blog. You’ve got your blog up and running. You’ve got your social media sites connected. You’ve decided on your content. What next? So, so much information I wished we had had when we started! Stay tuned for information about photography, editing, how to create a social media post, scheduling and a few tips and tricks.

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Creamy Parmesan Dressing

February 20, 2018 By Lane 13 Comments

Creamy Parmesan Dressing is a kitchen must have. As in you must have it.

This Creamy Parmesan Dressing is perfect on salads, sandwiches, pastas and meats. Think you can’t make your own dressing at home? YES YOU CAN!

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Orange Vanilla Martini: Academy Awards Inspired

February 11, 2018 By Lane 22 Comments

I’m so excited to bring you this special Academy Awards inspired post! We got together with a bunch of talented cooks and bloggers and developed movie inspired treats to help you plan your Oscars Party. Like this Orange Vanilla Martini inspired by the movie, The Post.

And be sure to check out the other Academy Awards inspired treats below.

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Quick Glazed Orange Bread

February 6, 2018 By Lane 17 Comments

Quick Glazed Orange Bread is the treat you’ve been looking for! I made it again for my kids this weekend and then decided you might all want to make it as a treat for your kids. Or your significant other. Or make it for yourself. (what a gift!)

But if you’re making it for yourself, you may want to have someone else hide half of it where you can’t find it so you don’t eat all of it in one sitting. Or do eat all of it in one sitting. Trust me, we won’t judge.

After all, after you taste it, we know you’ll want to.

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Good Food Reads: How to Start a Blog

January 26, 2018 By Lane 3 Comments

Have you ever thought about starting a blog? Confused about how to start a blog? Let us make this a little bit easier!

This Good Food Reads is a little departure from our normal, and for all of you missing the food, rest assured, it will return soon. But I’ve had a lot people ask me lately how we started our blog. It can be intimidating and scary to put yourself out there, but it can also be SO MUCH FUN! The creative energy, the new blog-o-sphere friends, the content creation. But there are a few details that have to be hammered out first before you start your first blog. So grab some caffeine, curl up in your favorite blanket, and read on for some tips on How to Start a Blog! …

Southwestern Frittata

January 23, 2018 By Lane 19 Comments

This is the frittata of my dreams. Cheesy, packed with flavor and so, so easy, Southwestern Frittata is a keeper.

Drool alert!

Last weekend was our cabin blogging weekend. Imagine, two of my besties, a ton of fresh ingredients, wine, a beautiful view and lots of imagination. And with no kids and no husbands to cook for, we had full artistic license! SO MUCH FUN. I’m so excited to share all of the new recipes we created, starting with this Southwestern Frittata!

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Good Food Reads: Soups

January 12, 2018 By Lane Leave a Comment

Oh the weather outside is frightful and the entire United States is in the tight grip of a bad influenza season. The kids are back to school after the holidays and most of the bleak winter is still ahead. But never fear, Good Food Reads: Soups to the rescue! Grab a blanket, grab a spoon, and curl up with a piping hot bowl of one of these. Whether you’re fighting a cold or just plan cold, we have the soup for you. …

One Pot Farro with Chicken and Tomatoes

January 9, 2018 By Lane 18 Comments

Are you looking for a new one pot meal? Love farro? One Pot Farro with Chicken and Tomatoes is going to be calling your name!

Warmth, umami, comfort food. Healthy whole grains and lean proteins. All of that and more in this One Pot Farro with Chicken and Tomatoes. Need a vegetarian option? No problem, a few tweaks, listed in the recipe itself, will get you there! Keep on reading for your new favorite 30 minute meal….