Tonight I was desperate — desperate I tell you! — for something different to do with my chicken thighs. I’ll be the first to admit that I get into recipe ruts, and if I had to cook — or serve — a chicken stir fry again, I think I would have screamed. So instead of […]
I’m not ashamed to admit it … chocolate is one of my guilty pleasures. Actually, it doesn’t make me feel guilty at all to eat chocolate — should I be ashamed of that? Let’s take my addiction one notch higher … chocolate and wine is divine. Have you ever savored the luscious bitterness of dark […]
A pizza topping combination that’s just unique enough to excite you. One that’s just traditional enough to make you feel all warm and fuzzy. Definitely one that’ll make you salivate. Have you tried roasted garlic and peppers pizza? Anything roasted is a big hit at our house — even broccoli! So imagine the smoky, tangy […]
Muffins and pancakes are great, but sometimes, I just want an egg. More than just my usual fried or poached egg too — I want one with “stuff” in it! Enter the frittata, the omelet for people who don’t have the finesse to fold an omelet successfully. One of the many things I love about […]
I posted recently about the crock pot chili recipe I devised, and I’m sitting here enjoying the leftovers for lunch as I type. It has a lovely little kick to it, and the only thing that could really be providing that is the multitude of freshly ground black pepper I added. Chili powder doesn’t really […]
As I was preparing my chicken breasts for dinner this evening, you know, standing at the sink, rinsing the breasts and patting them dry, I began to ponder where my habit of rinsing chicken came from. Perhaps my mother did this when I watched her prepare chicken as a child. Or maybe it’s because raw […]
I cannot tell a lie … this is the world’s easiest salad, but it’s also one you can serve to guests and get raving compliments. it’s my go-to salad, when I don’t have time for a ton of chopping but I want a side of greens. It looks stunning and tastes just as good. Did […]
