I really like to cook big. We are just a family of three, but I tend to cook like I’m feeding the whole neighborhood. It could be the caterer in me or the caterer in me was created by living with a huge Italian family in close proximity. Either way, I cook huge portions. This…
Grilled Caprese Salad
I love Caprese salad! The simple things truly are the best. Assembling this salad doesn’t take much skill beyond making a few good choices at the grocery store, yet even the best chefs at the the finest restaurants put Caprese on the menu. Small choices personalize this classic dish, and open up a world of…
Classic Roasted Chicken
One of my husband’s favorite meals is a classic roasted chicken over potatoes. It’s so simple and satisfying, but the best part is that my husband and I can’t eat a whole chicken. So, we are especially excited for this meal because the meals I can make with the leftovers guarantee home cooking for a…
Is it done? A quick reference to cooking Temps!
Best Wedge Salad
Ingredients 1 Small head of Iceberg Lettuce 2 Campari Hothouse Tomatoes or Cherry Tomatoes halved 4 pieces of bacon 1/2 Small Red Onion 2 oz Danish Blue Cheese 1/4 C. Ranch Dressing Instructions Prep ingredients and set aside. Wash lettuce and cut in half. Wash tomatoes and cut in half. Slice red onion in thin…
Roasted Street Fair Corn
One of the best things about summer is going to farmers’ markets and street fairs. Mounds of fresh local produce, warm nights, and delicious treats are what it’s all about. One of my favorite things is the Roasted Corn booth, that sells delicious sweet corn with a special Mexican flair. Since I need to eat…
Loaded Deep Dish Cauliflower Pizza
I’m all in on the cauliflower craze. I already loved cauliflower and could eat it roasted or steamed any day of the week, but all the creative ways it is being used get me really excited. Rice, taco shells, mashed, and crusts make trying to eat healthier so much easier. I really don’t do deprevation,…
Peanut Butter Chicken Over Sweet Ginger Cilantro Slaw
Juicy, tender chicken with a crispy peanut butter crust is the perfect compliment to the cool crunch of the cabbage and the zesty Thai vinaigrette.
Chimichurri Tri Tip Steak
-Tip number one, if you aren’t on the west coast this cut may not be very popular at your grocery store, and the flank steak would be the closest thing to it. -Next, take your steak out of the fridge about 30 minutes before you prepare. If your meat is really cold, it is…
Greek Style Turkey Burger Bowl & Feeding A Toddler
I have to say, I was blessed with a very good eater. My toddler is very eager to try new things and loves food, but there are days that I am reminded that I am feeding a toddler. It may be when I watch her pick the broccoli out of her pasta and set it…