*** Roasted Chicken with Bonus Meals Con’t*** Another delicious meal that can be lunch or dinner. I also made this in it’s storage container. Ingredients 1 C. Quinoa 2 C. Water 1 ½ C. Kale 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed ½ Red Bell Pepper ½ red onion 1 C….
Classic Beef Stew and Cheater Cheddar Chive Biscuits
I’m always a little let down after the Holiday’s pass. It seems like we spend weeks on end enjoying a food marathon in warm family filled houses, but now it’s back to work and the regular old routine. The cold in particular makes it hard to get back into the swing of things. My office…
Pre-Thanksgiving Turkey, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce & Homemade Mustard
Pre-Thanksgiving Turkey, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce & Homemade Mustard.
Pre-Thanksgiving Turkey, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce & Homemade Mustard
Thanksgiving is a just a few day away and I wanted to do a little something to hopefully get the creative cooking juices flowing. I am happy to say that I am not on the hook for making a large Thanksgiving meal this year. My wonderful family always does me the great favor of giving…
No Mumbo Jumbo! Spicy Sausage Gumbo!
There is a chill in the air and I’ve seriously overindulged on Halloween candy. It’s officially Soup Season. It is time to stay home, cuddle up, and EAT SOUP! Ok, the chill in the air is a 72 degree high and everyone is pretty much wearing scarves and boots for looks right now. However, it…
‘Maters, ‘Maters Everywhere
This week I get the privilege of participating in the annual Tomato Festival in Los Banos. The festival is filled with fun activities and events that celebrate the our local agriculture and the overall awesomeness of tomatoes. This Saturday, there will be a fantastic Wine & Tomato tasting within in the festival, and I was…
Pesto? Presto!
I’ve been a little busy, but I don’t want to leave you hanging too long for a new recipe. This is going to be a short blog and a fast and easy recipe that has pulled me out of a jam on many occasions. I frequently use this recipe when I have company coming over…
Have an Italian Summer: Sausage with Peppers & Onions
To all of the dedicated bloggers out there; Bravo! I’m only on my second entry and this is really challenging. If you know me, you know that I’m not one to be short on things to talk about, but I really want this blog to be a place for people who want to cook on…
Approachable Gourmet
The concept of Approachable Gourmet has been developing as I grow in my business and in my experience as a cook. Growing up, I honestly didn’t cook much. I ate. I was surrounded by great Italian cooks and as a kid, the notion of cooking for myself was bizarre. Mom made the meals,…