One of the many great things about pasta is using it as a base for whatever you can pull together around the kitchen. My dad, Jim, use to make this as a quick, throw-together-dinner. It was one of the first meals I felt confident to make on my own without his help, and without a recipe. […]
Enchiladas are one of those dishes that have many different combinations, but regardless of the kind you eat there is a satisfying feeling of a plate full of tortillas bursting with flavor blended together by a saucy mix. You find yourself shoveling bite after bite of the comforting concoction that is enchilada bliss.In this recipe […]
Is it just me or does everything always taste better when you put it in a tortilla shell? Call something a taco and I immediately say, “yup, I want that”. I always keep tortilla shells in my refrigerator so that on any given day I can use whatever I have on hand to make some […]
I use to curl my nose at salmon burgers. Why mash up a delicious piece of fish with a bunch of other ingredients creating what, in my mind, was a mushy, bread crumby, not fresh tasting burger.I realized all this time, I had been mistaken. A salmon burger with really fresh ingredients that lets the salmon be […]
Dear pasta, I love you, and you will always be my best friend. You are so comforting when I have a bad day. You don’t care if I put you in the oven or cook you on the stove. You play along on the days when I’m trying to eat healthy or when I want […]
My sandwich game took a whole new turn when I discovered that if you put a slice of provolone cheese in a hot skillet it crisps up into a heavenly piece of salty, crunchy goodness. If bacon and cheese ever get together, fried provolone will surely be the byproduct.It takes a bit of practice to […]
Mmmm, Mmmm…breakfast….the only real reason I like to get up each day. This sweet potato hash brings a welcomed sweetness to breakfast without over indulging on breakfast pastries or donuts. Although, I wouldn’t be mad about eating a donut with this hash. Donuts are like a perfect pairing to any breakfast. Or lunch. Or dinner. […]
Sometimes I go through phases when I have to ban peanut butter from my house. It’s a rough intervention for a while, but I know things are bad when I’m spooning globs of delicious peanut butter directly into my mouth. And its not just peanut butter, I don’t discriminate against almond butter, cashew butter…they all get […]
One of my favorite breakfast items to order at a restaurant are the crispy hash browns. With their salty crunch and comforting potato-y center I could eat a giant plate. Restaurants manage to master this simple dish better than any efforts I’ve been able to mimic. I end up with soggy centers, burnt edges, and […]
This risotto has me all sorts of happy. Its velvety and creamy, its filling and satisfying, it’s oh so decadent. Risotto in itself is rich and delicious, but this combination is a little sweet from the roasted squash and a little bit salty from the pancetta. Adding pine nuts at the end add a toasty […]
I think that if we start making all our food in either nacho, taco, or pizza form everything will immediately taste better. If you think about it, pizza already comes in all combinations. And have you ever had a pizza you don’t like? I didn’t think so. Or tacos, put something into a tortilla shell […]
Spicy chorizo sausage, melty, gooey cheese, creamy avocado, fluffy egg…need I say more?! Many breakfast foods are a basic combination of ingredients, but, man, do they taste good. Breakfast sandwiches are quick to prepare and easy to make a large batch in advance. In this recipe, I make a batch of the patties and keep them […]
Egg in a hole is a quick easy breakfast that makes you look like you’ve done something fancy in the kitchen. If you have any type of bread and an egg you’ve got everything you need. In this recipe I use brioche bread because I like any excuse for a treat of buttery brioche. But […]
Double decker tacos should just be assumed when you make tacos. Nobody wants to pick between hard shell and soft shell when they can have both. Double decker tacos only need a few extra steps to make. Prepare the same meat and toppings you normally make for tacos and use a can of refried beans (or make your own) to use […]
Some days I just can’t do it. Run around all day and still find the time and energy to make something to eat. I try to make those days a little easier on myself by having food in my house that can simply be heated or thrown together in a few minutes. And not something […]
I may or may not make this soup as an excuse to load on a gazillion toppings. The fresh cilantro, crunchy tortilla chips, melty cheese….at what point does this not become soup anymore? Maybe next time, I’ll just put a whole taco on top. Or dunk my taco into the soup. I mean, it works […]