Home Made
Spinach, Ricotta, and Basil Omelette
O-m-e-l-e-t-t-e, o-m-e-l-e-t, any way you spell it, an omelette is a great thing to know how to make. Today is National Egg Day, they have recently declared a new Spelling Bee champion, and these two events have converged in a quick little blog. I am a speller. I read the dictionary for fun, […]
June 3, 2017 11:36 am
Smoky Chipotle Baked Beans
Who’s ready for a barbecue? Fire up the grill, stock the fridge with beer, and get ready to kick back for a bit. Memorial Day weekend is here, and the sun is shining on us! I am sliding in at the last minute with a great recipe you will use again and again all summer […]
May 26, 2017 7:22 pm
Steakhouse Salad on a Stick
Memorial Day is right around the corner. There will no doubt be copious amounts of barbecue, beer, wine, and lots of sides. If we are lucky, there will also be a sufficient amount of beautiful sunshine, too. Why not add something fun, impaled, and moveable to the mix? I am a huge fan […]
May 20, 2017 1:45 pm
Easy, Healthier Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict are old school. I love to see them on a brunch menu because they are fancy and convey a sense of occasion, but I hate to order them because the hollandaise sauce is full of butter and not so good for you. They are labor intensive and fussy, so making them at home is […]
May 13, 2017 9:39 am
Steak Tacos with Cilantro-Radish Salsa
It’s beautiful outside! Don’t just stand there! Grill something! The sun has returned – insert great dramatic emphasis from last night’s end of the world-like thunderstorm – and that grill has never looked better. Sure, we’ve been grilling all winter long – a little rain does not stop that around here. But once […]
May 5, 2017 11:12 am
Banana Peanut Butter Bread Pudding
Here comes a perfect little breakfast to make for your mom on Mother’s Day. Perfect because you can spoil mom and keep your kids happy at the same time. (Who doesn’t like peanut butter and bananas?) Perfect because you might suddenly find yourself in need of something special, and peanut butter, bread, and a few […]
May 1, 2017 1:41 pm
Quick – Slow Cooked Chicken Enchilada Casserole
The countdown to Cinco de Mayo has begun. While you are busy stockpiling cerveza and lime, pick up a can of enchilada sauce and make that dinner happen in a hurry with this super speedy crock pot enchilada casserole. This recipe, from The Magical Slow Cooker, looked so simple and quick, I couldn’t wait to […]
April 24, 2017 8:31 am
Crunchy Cucumber, Feta, and Almond Salad
Easter is coming, and you’ve got your bunnies in a row. Ham/lamb, side dishes, some roasted spring veggies, and a loaf of that beautifully braided bread… yep, it’s all there. But you might still have a hole in your Easter menu that is just waiting for this salad. The ingredient list is simple. Made from […]
April 14, 2017 5:57 pm
Perfect Hard, or Soft, Boiled Eggs
Easter is right around the corner. How are you doing with those hard boiled eggs? Still getting that dreaded green ring, or struggling to get the shells off neatly? Well, fear no more. I am reposting this easy way to get perfect hard, or soft, boiled eggs every time. Yes, there is a better way, […]
April 9, 2017 12:25 pm
Quick Beef Stroganoff
Sometimes you could use a little comfort. Home cooked nostalgia goes a long way when you’re stressed, even more so if it’s made by someone who loves you and delivered to your doorstep. Such was the case with a friend (okay… brother) this week. There wasn’t much else I could do, but I could show […]
April 1, 2017 5:27 pm