I love Mexican-inspired foods. The spices, the fruit additions, the chiles…oh my! Combine them all together & you get dishes with unique & intriguing flavors. Chiles en Nogada (chiles in walnut sauce) is widely considered to be Mexico’s national dish. It is prepared every September – El Mes de la Patria (The Month of Our
If you’re looking for a seriously…and I mean, seriously…tasty dinner option, look no further! This recipe is AWESOME! Not to mention easy to make & easy to clean up (it’s all made in 1 sheet pan). Now it’s definitely not low-fat. In fact, it takes full advantage of all the deliciousness found in the skin
Ahhhh, summer. I love ya. I love the longer days, the warmer weather & the frequent opportunities to go camping! When you’re in the mountains there’s nothing like a good breakfast (like this Camping Breakfast Scramble) to get the day rolling. In my opinion, “camp food” needs to be: Hot Easy Filling This breakfast fits
OK, bakers out there! I have a challenge for you! I made this Classic French Opera Cake for my parents’ 60th wedding anniversary dinner…and wow…was it delicious…and gorgeous!! The dinner was French-themed, so I went looking for quintessential French dessert. And here it is – Opera Cake! Why is it called “opera cake”? The story
Spaghetti & meatballs – one of the most FUN foods on the planet! I mean… who doesn’t love this dish?! Well…maybe the keto people won’t love the pasta & the vegetarian/vegan people won’t love the meatballs, but the rest of us are definitely on board. Yes, this dish is a bit of work to make.
How has it been that, until now, I’ve never eaten or made gazpacho? For some reason the thought of a cold veggie soup just didn’t sound good. But boy, have I missed out!! I made gazpacho for the soup course in my folk’s 10-course anniversary dinner…and I am a convert! It was delish – especially
Over the weekend I made a 10-course French dinner for my folks’ 60th wedding anniversary. I love doing big formal dinners. I love finding a theme, planning the decorations, searching for recipes…and of course, the cooking! Three days in the kitchen is totally my happy place! 🙂 An unexpected big hit of the party was
Often called the “fish for people who don’t like fish”, halibut is a super go-to for a nutrient-dense, mild-tasting protein source. Although it can be a bit pricey, I do love me a good halibut fillet…especially oven-baked in a foil packet with butter & rosemary! Delish! Ingredients 1 lb halibut fillet Salt & Pepper 3-5
Shrimp are simply the best! They are quick to thaw, easy to cook, full of protein & delish no matter which way you decide to prepare them. Here’s a great weeknight go-to meal that uses a risotto-style cooking method to create creamy orzo & shrimp full of Mediterranean flavors. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 T lemon zest,
As summer kicks into full swing with higher temps, I look for food options that don’t require turning on the oven. Here’s a yummy treat idea that will keep your kitchen cool & your belly happy! Besides, what could be better than the perfect combo between peanut butter cups & Rice Krispies Treats?! An added