In my first post about Conlin’s Diagnosis, I used the word journey because that is what this is. It is something like a strange mini life within our actual lives. Almost like we woke up one day to find ourselves in an alternative timeline. It looks like our lives but we realized something wasn’t right…
The Journey Continues: Brace for Impact
Easy Chili Con Carne: Chili Beans
Nothing makes me think of the old west, quite like a pot of chili with a side of freshly baked corn bread. I had no idea that chili con carne has such a sorted past and was once called The Soup of the Devil by Spanish missionaries. It’s notorious origins made it the chosen food…
Setting the Table: Our Cancer Journey
To share or not to share on the blog has been the question on my mind this year. I have always thought of my blog as just a food blog, and an extension of my catering business. I really never wanted to share anything more than my love of food. As the end of the…
Sweet Potato Casserole with Butter Pecan Topping
Sweet potatoes are fall staple and, in my mind, a Thanksgiving necessity. This Sweet Potato Casserole is the perfect addition to the holiday table or the dinner table any night of the week. The perfect Butter Pecan Topping adds a beautiful crunch to silky, smooth, and slightly spicy Sweet Potato mash. You can be a…
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Sweet, spice, and a touch of cream make this Roasted Butternut Squash Soup a great way to celebrate the change of seasons this fall. As the weather cools, you can fill your house with the warmth and smells of the season as you roast butternut squash and simmer away at root vegetables to make a…
Split Pea Soup Recipe
I made this wonderful split pea soup, and briefly, with the table set with fresh bread, bowls of steaming green goodness, and the thermostat down a bit; it felt like fall. If you are from a warm climate, join the collective denial. It’s October darn it, and it is Fall.
Classic Shrimp Scampi Recipe
This Classic Shrimp Scampi Recipe is an Italian mainstay that can be on the table in 15 minutes. Full of rich butter, garlic, and a hint of wine and lemon flavor this shrimp dish is sure to please. You can serve it simply with a side of crusty bread or use the sauce to dress…
One Pot Mushroom Rice
This One Pot Mushroom Rice recipe is made with hearty crimini mushrooms sauteed with sage, garlic, and white wine. These earthy ingredients perfectly flavor long grain rice and create a tasty side dish that might upstage your main course. How to Cook Mushrooms There are two techniques essential to this recipe, and once you learn…
Traditional Greek Salad Recipe
This Traditional Greek Salad recipe is so delicious. Every bite conjures up feelings of sunshine and summer with bright, bold flavors and big crunch. The best part about this recipe is that it is so easy to put together. Traditional vs American Style. The difference is simple really. A Traditional Greek Salad has tomatoes, cucumbers,…
Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe
Perfectly balanced Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe has bright flavors, and a touch of garlicky spice. This perfect pesto coasts pasta beautifully and makes a delicious and easy weeknight meal. How do you Make Basil Pesto? Making Basil Pesto is beyond easy. It starts with choosing a few good ingredients, and ends with a blast in…