Cherry Tomato and Basil Pizza
Cherry tomatoes are so sweet this time of year you can eat them like grapes. There are always several vendors at our local farmers markets that sell the packages of mixed varieties so you can try types may not ordinarily buy. While they’re great raw, a little heat can really bring out their flavor. The star […]
Slow Cooker Korean Style Shortribs
Slow cookers can be a wonderful thing when used correctly. Having a hot meal waiting when you get home from work or running errands is such a stress reducer. I’ve had several slow cookers over the years and I haven’t gotten enough use out of any of them. I have a slight fear of leaving things cooking […]
Spinach Salad with Golden Beets and Bleu Cheese
To be honest I feel like a complete putz posting a recipe for a salad. When I want a salad, I take whatever veggies I have in the house, chop them up and put them on a plate. Drizzle a little dressing on it and call it a day. I guess this post is more about food nostalgia than […]
Asian Shrimp with Peppers and Sugar Snap Peas
Have you ever made a recipe that sounded like it should be fabulous on paper but it ended up being tasteless? That’s been my experience just about every time I’ve made stir frys. The vegetables turn out limp and lifeless and the meat has little or no taste. This time I tried something different. I’ve […]
Sausage Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
This recipe has a special place in my heart. Years ago when my husband and I were dating, I decided to make this for a reception at our church. We attend a relatively large church, so I would typically prepare for 500 to 600 people at events. I’m still not sure what made me think […]
Spicy Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs
I really love chicken but sometimes it can be incredibly boring. We buy chicken in bulk from Costco and Sam’s so we usually have a ton of it in the freezer. Finding new ways to jazz up bland boring baked chicken can be a challenge to say the least. The paste in this recipe is […]
Salmon with Crispy Shallots and Dill Cream
The past couple of weeks have been pretty stressful. Hubby has been traveling for his job and work has been…. well work. When I’m stressed and hubby is out of town I tend to eat crap – chips, Cheetos, chicken wings, etc. Very few proper dinners and not many fruits and veggies. It’s a bad habit […]
