This time of year I could seriously eat corn every day although we do make sure to have it at least twice a week. As you can imagine I buy more corn than we can eat at a sitting so corn chowder is something I look forward to making every year. You will also see my corn salad and salsa in the near future… Continue reading
Today is MEATLESS MONDAY! After a non-stop weekend filled with family fun complete with beef and burgers I decided to make a deliciously light seafood risotto to ease us into the week. The tomato broth punches up the flavor volume… Continue reading
My husband seriously loves mashed potatoes! The last two weeks he’s been harvesting the delicious dirty little spuds . I’m so thankful he doesn’t ask me to help… So because he is so wonderful, I decided to make this creamy rich version of his favorite spud… Continue reading
The first time I ever tried coffee-rubbed steak was at The Capital Grille. I had a Kona-Rubbed Rib Eye..Wow, what a steak! Mouthwateringly delicious. I wanted to try my hand at making these at home…Today’s steaks were not dry aged but that would certainly make them only that much better. These Rib Eyes were fresh from the Amish Market. They’re seasoned with a coffee-spiced mixture, grilled to perfection then topped with a Dos XX Amber reduction…now that’s the perfect steak! Continue reading
This Saturday morning I was craving something warm and baked for breakfast. After baking these Buttermilk Blueberry & Chocolate Muffins I ate two…the remaining muffins were scarfed down so quickly by my sons and their friends that before I even blinked they were gone! Thank goodness I got to them first… Continue reading
Monday dinner was an Italian meatless spaghetti squash dish which was excellent. However, that put my hubby and I in the mood for a serious Italian meat dish. (Lightbulb)… A traditional Bolognese sauce. I only make this dish a few times a year because it is so rich. In the throws of winter I make it with a creamy Polenta because it just screams comfort, but in the summer I make it with a light and simple Cappellini. You need to start early with this sauce because it takes up to three hours to prepare. It is a great dish for Sundays but it is not Sunday and I want it all the same… Continue reading
It’s Taco Tuesday! Sometimes you just want something simple. Tacos. Yep. Tacos. That sounds about right. But instead of heading over to your local taco joint how about you make a healthier version? You don’t need the taco envelope from the supermarket!! Nope, these tasty turkey tacos are more flavorful and healthier… Continue reading
Today is MEATLESS MONDAY! When I was in college many moons ago, I spent a period of time ‘being’ a vegetarian. I only lasted about a year when I started craving rare beef… I did however develop a love for vegetables and a true appreciation for meatless meals. Although I used to buy my spaghetti squash, now we grow our own… Continue reading
Remember how I love Tres Leches Cake? I consider it the best cake in the world…but…I also love chocolate. Just about anything chocolate! So I said to myself, “Self, why not combine the two?” And of course, myself answered “Why not?!” It was a great combination for a dessert! So, here’s my take on a Chocolate Tres Leches… Continue reading
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