This is another delicious meal for the winter months. The flavors are hearty and robust, and the cranberries and onions balance each other out. The entire house smells wonderful as [...]
I believe anyone can cook. Of course, as with anything, practice makes perfect. A lot of people think cooking is difficult, and thus it becomes a chore. It’s actually quite [...]
I know the foodie purist and cook would never consider using anything from a can, and Sandra Lee is considered the Devil. But I’m totally in favor of reaching for [...]
Mmmm. This was yummy. The combination of sweet honey, tart apples, and the richness of Balsamic vinegar were a perfect compliment to the strong flavor of the Salmon. And with [...]
I remember the very first time I had a chickpea (also known as the garbanzo bean.) I was in college, out with some friends at a cafe, and I ordered [...]
Here you will find wonderful flavors from tomatoes and roasted peppers. And I have always loved the light feeling of this dish, from the fluffy couscous and mint. This salad [...]
* For those readers who have grown children, or who don’t have children at all, please pass this along to someone you know that has youngsters at home. And in [...]
Whenever Paul sees me marinating a steak, I usually get an inquisitive look that says, “what did I do to deserve this?” Truth is, I wasn’t even thinking of him [...]
Amy, meet Israeli Couscous. Israeli Couscous, meet Amy. Martha introduced us. Ms. Stewart that is. Well, not in person or anything. She was kind enough to highlight this wonderful salad [...]
This is one of those meals that was created because I was trying to use up items in my refrigerator. I also wanted to clear out the pantry. This was [...]
Let’s talk Salmon. I know a lot of people find this fish, well, fishy. Yes, Salmon does have a strong flavor, but paired with the right sauce or topping, its [...]
Think salmon is only good for fancy meals? Think again. Finely diced and combined with lemon, scallions, and horseradish, it is perfect served on a bun. Broiling them creates a [...]
I grill so much that Paul and I have actually paid a plumber $400+ to install an exterior gasline, at every place we’ve lived, so I wouldn’ have to deal [...]
I could eat my way across Thailand, no problem. Thing is, flying and I don’t agree. So, I enjoy Thai cuisine in my own kitchen, thankyouverymuch. Red and green curry [...]
Let’s talk pulled-pork, shall we? You can order pulled pork in a lot of restaurants, buy pre-made pulled pork at the market, or make your own. But the fact remains, [...]