comfort food
November 21, 2016
No Peek Beef Tips
It's no secret that I hate winter, mainly because I really dislike being cold. If I had unlimited resources, I'd keep my house at a balmy 73 degrees all...
Monday, November 21, 2016
Thursday, November 3, 2016
vegetarian
November 03, 2016
Three Cheese Risotto
I've been on a serious risotto kick lately. I've always loved it, but for some reason I'm finding rice so comforting these days. Like pasta, risotto is...
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
soup
November 01, 2016
Restaurant Knockoff: Chick-Fil-A Chicken Tortilla Soup
I don't know when or how it happened, but I think it's time to admit that the concept of soup has grown on me. I used to claim that I wasn't a big fan...
Thursday, September 15, 2016
tacos
September 15, 2016
Pineapple Pulled Pork Tacos
I've mentioned this many times but my slow cooker and I do not get along. Thankfully, I work from home so I can still make delicious, slow-cooked meals...
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
side dish
September 14, 2016
Warm Mexican Corn Salad {Esquites}
This is probably the fourth or fifth time I've made this Warm Mexican Corn Salad {Esquites} this summer, but I'm only just sharing it now because I never...
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
side dish
September 13, 2016
Crazy (but delicious) Pasta Salad
I'll warn you now - the ingredients in this pasta salad are WEIRD. I'm always up for trying new things, but when I ran this one by Steve he looked at...
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Italian
August 16, 2016
Eggplant, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Stacks
A few months ago I came to the realization that I only like fried eggplant. Well, that's partially true because I also like Chinese eggplant with garlic...
Monday, August 15, 2016
side dish
August 15, 2016
Pasta with Garlic Butter Caper Sauce
Sometimes I feel like this guy:I really haven't been doing a good job as a blogger lately and I'm sorry for that. But like the meme promises, if you DO...
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
shrimp
August 10, 2016
Pasta with Shrimp, Brie and Tomatoes
I love when my friends post on Facebook about the meals they make, especially when they include a recipe. As much as I love reading food blogs, many of...
Monday, August 1, 2016
one-pot
August 01, 2016
One Pot Taco Spaghetti
You know you've been a terrible blogger when people start calling you out for your lack of posts. Ooops! A friend asked me to post some a new recipes...
Friday, July 15, 2016
pork
July 15, 2016
Szechuan Pork with Bok Choy
I love a good stir fry. Not only are they quick and easy to prepare, they're the perfect way to get protein and veggies in one dish. Serve over rice or...
Friday, July 8, 2016
shrimp
July 08, 2016
The Best Shrimp and Grits
I'm a sucker for shrimp and grits. If I see it on a menu, I have to order it. I just love the creamy, soft grits topped with the bursty, delicious shrimp....
Friday, June 10, 2016
rice
June 10, 2016
Skillet Salsa Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice
Like most people, I'm a big fan of easy weeknight meals. Obviously I love to cook or I wouldn't have a food blog, but even I have nights where I just...
Thursday, June 9, 2016
side dish
June 09, 2016
Bacon, Parmesan & Arugula Potato Salad
Sometimes the best things come into your life when you least expect them. Take this Bacon, Parmesan & Arugula Potato Salad. I wasn't looking for a...
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
pork
June 07, 2016
Pulled Pork Flatbread Pizzas
The last time Steve made pulled pork, we had some left over. I'd had this idea of making flatbread pizzas in the back of my mind for a while, so I squirreled...
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
cheese
May 10, 2016
Baked Camembert
Do you remember when food blogs weren't nearly as plentiful as they are today? Back when I started blogging (August 2006!) the Internet was a much quieter...
Monday, May 9, 2016
pie
May 09, 2016
Buttermilk Pie
Whenever I buy a quart of buttermilk to make my homemade chicken nuggets, I end up with quite a lot leftover. I've heard about powdered buttermilk, but...
Friday, May 6, 2016
dessert
May 06, 2016
Banana Crumb Coffee Cake
What do you do when you have overripe bananas sitting on your counter? You bake with them, of course. As luck would have it, I saw this recipe for Banana...
Monday, April 25, 2016
shrimp
April 25, 2016
Shrimp Carbonara
We love a good carbonara around here. It's been a while since I made a new variation, so when I was reading a book that mentioned pasta carbonara I knew...
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
risotto
April 19, 2016
Lemon Chicken Risotto
Last night was one of those nights where I felt frazzled by the thought of making dinner. I was making this recipe for Lemon Chicken Risotto, so I should...
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
sausage
April 05, 2016
One Pan Orecchiette with Sausage and Kale
I've been on a serious kale kick lately. If I see it on a restaurant menu, there's a good chance I'll order it. But I very rarely (read: never) cook with...
Thursday, March 31, 2016
potatoes
March 31, 2016
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Every Easter my mom makes a ham and sends us home with leftovers. This year I had my eye on a new recipe for Scalloped Potatoes and Ham. I liked that...
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
strawberries
February 24, 2016
Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Bacon
A few weeks ago I was looking for a light, fresh salad to bring to a friend's house for one of our semi-regular cooking extravaganzas. I knew my friend,...
Monday, February 22, 2016
dip
February 22, 2016
Dill Pickle Dip
People. People! Have I got an amazing party treat for you. I had this recipe for Dill Pickle Dip saved for almost a year before I got around to making...
Friday, February 19, 2016
sandwiches
February 19, 2016
Restaurant Knockoff: Chick-Fil-A Sandwich
I don't always crave Chick-Fil-A, but when I do, it's Sunday. I know there's plenty of you out there who feel me on that one. Anyway, even though there's...
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
sausage
February 17, 2016
Skillet Beans and Rice with Kielbasa
Before I tell you about this truly amazing, super simple one-pot meal I have exciting news! We're one month away (one month!!) from Daylight Savings Time....
Monday, February 15, 2016
dessert
February 15, 2016
Oreo Peppermint Cookies
You're going to laugh at me. Do you want to know the reason I made these Oreo Peppermint Cookies? It's because I had half a brick of cream cheese leftover...
Thursday, February 11, 2016
pork
February 11, 2016
Asian Pork Meatballs with Sesame Noodles
When Amy posted a photo of these Asian Pork Meatballs with Sesame Noodles on Instagram I couldn't wait to make them. I didn't even know what was in them...
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
one-pot
February 10, 2016
Lemon Butter Chicken
If you know me at all, or have read this blog for any length of time, you know I love to cook. That seems like a ridiculous statement because, duh, why...
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
zucchini
February 03, 2016
Coconut Shrimp Curry
My friend, Katie, posts photos of her family's dinner on Facebook sometimes. The other night she made this Coconut Shrimp Curry recipe and I couldn't...
Thursday, January 21, 2016
restaurant knockoff
January 21, 2016
Restaurant Knockoff: Roasted Potato and Rosemary Pizza
There's a place near my house called Jules Thin Crust. It's a cross between pizza and a flatbread, loaded with all sorts of delicious toppings made with...
Friday, January 8, 2016
soup
January 08, 2016
Creamy White Chicken Chili
You know how I've always claimed not to be a soup person? Well...times have changed. I don't know what happened, but sometime recently I realized that...
