This weekend feels like the perfect weekend for Sunday morning Griddle Cakes. What could be more wonderful than sleeping in on a Sunday morning, eventually falling out of bed and into the kitchen to make these hearty and super satisfying breakfast? That’s the good life my friends… that’s the good life. Go [...] [...more]
This recipe is utter magic. It turns cauliflower into comfort food. Crazy, right? Simply surround cauliflower with cheese, pasta and tomatoes, bake it up and you have the most gorgeous, comforting and delicious dinner. Cheesy Baked Penne with Cauliflower and Creme Fraiche Bon Appetit October 2008 1 1 1/2- to 1 3/4-pound head of cauliflower, [...] [...more]
In the middle of my crazy work day, lunch isn’t usually the most glamorous of affairs. I’m lucky if I can run out and grab a warm chicken breast and veggies. Some days all I can do is cross my fingers and throw everything I have in the fridge between two slices of bread and [...] [...more]
It’s simple. When in doubt, always serve a man steak. I sometimes struggle with trying to come up with unique and clever meals to keep my sweetie happy and satisfied. Through these struggles I’ve noticed one thing- he really just wants meat for dinner. He’s pretty simple. A simple request requires a simple but knock [...] [...more]
This chilli is the stuff dreams are made of. It’s the perfect introduction into Fall. This beanless chilli is full of hearty brisket, flavors from chipotle chillis and earthy spices, and kicked up with the addition of butternut squash. The stew is best served the day after it is made. Letting the finished stew rest [...] [...more]
It always seems like just when I’m starting to relax and enjoy my weekend, Sunday night sneaks up on me, and it’s over. Here I am, staring Friday in the face, and I’m determined to enjoy every ounce of my weekend. This weekend, that means, spending as little time in the kitchen as possible. That’s [...] [...more]
I just finished lunch and I’m already thinking about what’s going to be on my dinner plate. I love the idea of pairing a nice flavorful rib eye steak with spicy arugula greens. Throw in an Italian influence with olive oil, Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar, and that’s one satisfying and healthy dinner. his plate [...] [...more]
I can’t claim to have figured out many things in my short time on this earth, but I have figured out a few. Among those things that I’ve discovered is that men aren’t terribly complicated creatures. They have a few basic necessities: affection, video games and/or sports, and a good warm meal [...] [...more]
Bacon is one of those crazy delicious foods that I often feel guilty about eating. It’s salty, super fatty and it even pairs well with sweet items. Bacon is super indulgent. It’s totally the perfect food and I still, somehow, feel guilty about eating it. I love to pair bacon with [...] [...more]
If you’re anything like me, you’re usually looking for ways to liven up a morning chicken dinner. Tonight serve up dinner with Mediterranean inspiration. Pressed chicken with quick cooking yellow squash and tomatoes matches up perfectly with olive and lemon couscous. The pressed chicken (pressed with a second heavy saucepan) is unbelievably moist [...] [...more]
