Oh, Valentine’s Day. A day dedicated to love & affection. A Hallmark holiday that originated with the ancient festival of Lupercalia – a raucous, drunken fertility rite in which Roman men & women paired off. Maybe you’re planning to celebrate like the Romans of old! Or…maybe…instead of a crazy wine-filled bacchanal, you’re celebrating your sweetie
A few years ago, I spent a couple of months in Singapore. While there I enjoyed a multitude of different noodle dishes…but not Singapore Noodles! Turns out that this mix of curried rice noodles has nothing to do with Singapore. This dish was actually created in the 1950’s or 60’s by Hong Kong (then a
In the dark & cold of winter, I crave hot, spicy comfort food…like pho, the Vietnamese noodle soup. And really, what’s not to love? It has everything delish in it – thin sliced protein, crunchy veggies, hot peppers & that to-die-for flavorful broth. Even better is that it’s actually pretty easy to make. With just
I love me a good burger! Doesn’t matter what kind of burger…be it beef, turkey, salmon, bean…pork?! Yes, pork. I must admit that I’ve never made pork burgers before. Though I can’t imagine why. With spicy chipotle, melty cheese & tangy tomatillo, these were downright delicious! Try these easy-peasy Chipotle Pork Burgers for tonight’s quick
Apparently, I’m on a potato kick…as evidenced by two potato recipes two weeks in a row (see last week’s Dutchess Potato recipe)! Being an Idahoan I gotta love my spuds!! The best part is that there are endless ways to cook potatoes. You know…Po-tay-toes! Boil ’em, mash ’em, stick ’em in a stew! Salt crusted, however, is a
Until recently, I had never heard of Dutchess Potatoes. Certainly, my loss! These delightful mounds of potato goodness are delish to eat, festive to serve, oh so gorgeous to look at & not really all that hard to make! What a welcome surprise to my food repertoire. But even more of a surprise is its
As the temps get colder & the holiday food gets richer & heavier…I start looking for fresh, healthful hot meal alternatives. And nothing checks off all these boxes like this light & refreshing seafood soup. You say you’ve never had a seafood soup? Well…what about cioppino, clam chowder, pho? Unlike those other more complicated seafood
I know we just had Thanksgiving & maybe you’re tired of turkey soup, turkey sandwiches & turkey hash. But, if you haven’t yet hit turkey overload, then this All-Purpose Ground Turkey Mix is right up your alley! Turkey’s mild flavor & quick cooking time makes it a perfect base for all sorts of fast weeknight meals – think
It’s Meyer lemon season!! I’ve heard about Meyer lemons for years…but have never actually cooked with one…until the other day! Interestingly, Meyer lemons are not really lemons – they are a cross between a citron & a mandarin orange/pomelo hybrid. Why are they so special (they can cost 2-3x as much as regular lemons)? Because
I love a good dessert (as evidenced by the many cake, pie, cookie & bar recipes I’ve posted). But, in the last few years, I have really focused on cutting back my sugar & refined carb consumption. So, while I still enjoy the occasional scrumptious piece of homemade pie, I am experimenting with alternatives. A