My family has continues to sample some of the other items my local rancher has for sale, and we have loved everything. Bacon, breakfast sausage, lamb – all have been delicious. This week I decided to try the lamb legs and create a recipe that rivals the dish I like so much at…
Category: Entree
Baked Tarragon Lemon Sea Scallops with Parmesan Succotash and Lemon Brodetto
In my house, my husband and I celebrate our birthdays with a weekend of nice meals. This year my hubby picked out quite the spread for mine. . . . and then mentioned that I should make some of it to ensure it came out perfect. The item in particular he had in…
Spinach Lasagna
The dish that is the best blend of my mom’s and my mother-in-law’s cooking is my Spinach Lasagna. Pasta is a family favorite at my in-law’s house, and lasagna is at the top of the list. This recipe is their typical starting point, serving as the canvas for a variety of fillers. The…
Green Olive Meatloaf
Trusted go-to meal. Comfort food. A super tasty dinnertime feast. Would you believe that I am talking about meatloaf? That’s right, I said meatloaf. I know there are many who would argue with me and say meatloaf is not a household favorite, but I would have to firmly inform them that they are wrong. …
Adzuki Bean Salad
Since I am always on the lookout for new, healthy foods to incorporate into my family’s diet, it was about time that we tried adzuki beans. Adzuki beans (also called aduki beans) are a part of the legume family. They are often found in red bean paste used in Asian cooking and are…
Port Wine Cheese Soup (a.ka. Pretzel Soup)
Just before Christmas in 2014 my husband asked my daughter what she wanted to eat on Christmas Day. She said, “yummy soup made by mommy. PRETZEL SOUP!” Pretzel soup? I had never made pretzel soup before, but like any self-respecting foodie I accepted the challenge. First step – what pairs well with pretzels?…
Skinny Chicken Tetrazzini
One of the comfort food and potluck staples I’ve come to enjoy is chicken tetrazzini. The creamy sauce is hard to resist, yet it is not easy on the waistline. But what is the best way to make this dish in a healthier manner? My friend Kim Van Dunk of Life in the Van was…
Ninja Panini
Ah, the perils of a food blogger. Sometimes a recipe sounds better in your head, and when you try to execute the idea, it is quickly derailed. Point in case – my ninja panini. Since Ninjas are trained in the art of stealth, I thought it would be a clever name for a…
Malaysian Curry Tuna Sandwich
A few years back, a good friend of mine brought a house warming gift when she visited me at my new home. It was a simple gift, but perfect in selection, since she new I loved to tinker in the kitchen and try new things. It was a jar of Malaysian Seven Seas…
Zucchini & Sweet Pepper Gazpacho
As is typical, I brought home a bounty of fresh vegetables from the local farmers market this week. Since there is no time like the present, I decided a refreshing gazpacho was in order for lunch. Gazpacho, a chilled soup originating from Spain, typically consists of pureed tomato, chopped vegetables and a garnish…
Orrechiette with Sundried Tomatoes and Porcini
This pasta looks scrumptious, doesn’t it? You might be surprised to find it is a macaroni & cheese food hack. I’m not going to lie – some weeks are really busy. At the end of an extra long work week (or day) I’d rather spend my evening playing with my kids than whipping up…
Veal Piccata and Polenta Napoleon – Finalist Voting
Preparing an impressive meal while staying in a hotel sounds like an oxymoron, right? Well, 49 others and I have set out to prove that it can be accomplished. Extended Stay America posed a challenge – create a meal that could be prepared in one of their suites in 30 minutes with 11…
