Creole Style Shrimp Risotto

Creole Style Shrimp Risotto 1

Linda is really the Risotto girl, but every once and a while I’ll make it. It is in my opinion the Yummiest way to eat rice! Here I was in the mood for a spiced version, so I went ahead and Creole’d my Risotto… not sure that’s a real word, but that’s what I did. If you like a little spice go ahead and give this Risotto a whirl. Continue reading

Taco Tuesday: Smokey Chicken Taco With Pickled Onions

Smokey Chicken Taco With Pickled Onions
If you saw my post in late September I made Pink Peppercorn Pickled Onions. They are so delicious and pretty. I’m really into using them right now and put them on almost everything. They paired really well with these smoky tacos and I just loved the flavors together. Surprisingly I have a few heirloom tomatoes left too! Continue reading

Zucchini & Bacon Fritters With Smoked Salmon Spread

Zucchini & Bacon Fritters With Smoked Salmon Spread
This was a wonderful lunch for my Hubby and I while we played Chinese checkers…(which is really a German game…)?! Since zucchini are pouring out of my garden, making them new and delicious is a must. I didn’t want to make the same old fried or spaghetti zucchini and since I love all things smoked I decided to make the whole dish a smoky flavored dish…Success!!! Don’t you love when that happens??? Continue reading

Black Bean & Spanish Hot Smoked Paprika Chili

Black Bean & Spanish Hot Smoked Paprika Chili 1

This dish is so comfy on a cold day like today. And what better way to tell my Hubby how much I love him than with a hearty black bean chili. The beans are high in fiber so they are perfect to fill your belly and the smoked paprika just warms you on the inside. So delicious and excellent I can’t wait until my next bowl!    Continue reading