What makes a good meal is not the perfect recipe. You can page through countless recipe books and magazines, dog earring pages and setting high expectations for what you are going to make. I’ve done that plenty of times and end up with a grocery list that more resembles a scroll and a cupboard full […]
Soup is what we turn to when it’s cold and the only hope is to bunker down under layers and layers of blankets. It remedies our sniffles and comforts us on the days we need it most. As soon as fall temperatures hit us the chili recipes come flying off the shelves. Meal prep shifts to […]
In the summer my salads are piled high with tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers on a base of fresh romaine or spinach. They are most likely tossed with a light vinaigrette or some fresh berries. Flip the year around to winter and my salads take on a different look with root vegetables, sturdy greens and citrus. I […]
The secret ingredient to this tandoori chicken is the buttermilk used in the marinade. It tenderizes the chicken making it fall apart tender like it’s been slow cooked for hours. Buttermilk and chicken are no strangers. If you’ve ever had really good fried chicken I’m willing to bet a buttermilk soak was involved.I love this […]
‘Tis the season of ‘set it and forget it’. Also known as the season of the crock pot and casserole dishes. I find it ironic that the time of year when I find myself not wanting to leave my apartment is also when I look for short cuts and easy meals in the kitchen. My couch […]
You know when a recipe calls for a teeny, tiny amount of fresh herbs and convinces you that the fresh herbs are SO much better than dried herbs so you just MUST buy them fresh. (Yes, I try to convince you of that in about half of my posts, but it really is true.) So you […]
My inspiration for this recipe came about when one of my good friends gave me a boat load of fresh peppers. She loaded me up with everything from little red spicy peppers to sweet banana peppers. The best part of the stack of peppers was that my friend had hand-picked them from her family farm, […]
The idea of French onion soup always sounds appealing to me. Combining basic, inexpensive ingredients with a bit of slow cooking to create a soul comforting, decadent dish. The soup, a rich broth filled with sweet caramelized onions, baked cheese and large crusty croutons, is full of rich flavors. However…that all sounds good and great […]
Cooking for 1 person can take some getting use to. Many recipes are written for 4 or more people. That means you either have to eat the same thing for days or end up wasting a lot of food. Just because you may not have to feed more than yourself doesn’t mean you have to eat […]
The beauty of food is not just that it gives us energy and prevents us from turning into hangry, zombie versions of ourselves. It has the to ability to transport us. A familiar smell or taste can bring up memories of a different time. There are some meals that remind me of my childhood so much […]
When it’s time to get back on track after too many “treat” meals, I often fall into the ease of pairing a protein and vegetables. For me, that often translates into salad. Luckily, salad doesn’t mean I have to settle for something boring while lusting for something more decadent. A salad bowl is a blank canvas that […]
Fresh peaches and lemon give this baked chicken a sweet, tangy flavor, and the marinade makes it juicy and tender. I add a bit of Chinese Five Spice for a little extra flavor. It’s easy to pull together if you are in a hurry. Serve with a side of vegetables or rice and you have […]
There is a trend in recipes to convert meals into bowl form. I’m all about that, but I’ve been campaigning to put everything into a tortilla shell because of my love for tacos! So, does food taste better in a bowl or a tortilla shell? I’ll gladly participate in that debate with this recipe. I […]
Oh, baby, I’m dancing the ‘amazing dinner’ jig in my kitchen. The prospect of this fried rice for dinner got me through the work day.Fried rice is a pretty basic recipe, but there are a few detailed steps that can make all the difference for really good fried rice. I start this recipe with a […]
When your food looks pretty it naturally tastes better. So by default this salad tastes fabulous. It’s like eating the rainbow. The real star of the dish is the soy-peanut dressing that makes it so mouth watering and addicting. Sure, the actual ingredients taste good, but once you lather them in the dressing, you’ll say, oh, this […]
This baja cabbage salad is a twist on a regular taco salad. Instead of lettuce that often wilts in a taco salad, I used crunchy cabbage as the base. I swapped ground beef for grilled chicken. The fresh orange, veggies and cilantro add vibrant flavor. At home, baked tortilla strips add a salty crunch. It’s fresh, it’s healthy, it […]