Pineapple stuffing was an important part of Easter dinner during my youth. Served along side the classic honey baked ham and green bean casserole, it was all part of the tradition. As a kid, one of my jobs was to help make the stuffing (which I now know is actually dressing because it is not …
Turkey Mushroom Burgers
I often sneak ground turkey into meals hoping that Tall Dark and Handsome won’t notice. I do it in the name of love and health. Unfortunately those good intentions are often sabotaged by cheese and bacon. While I can easily slip ground turkey into chili and spaghetti, he has been reluctant to buy into the …
Root Vegetable Ragu
My mom is always an inspiration in my cooking. Days when I miss my family, I make things that remind me of home. Growing up my mother made something she called student's ragu. It is a layered and simmered dish all done in mom’s electric skillet. Mom’s ragu has potatoes, onions, ground beef and the …
Brussel Sprout Burger
Truthfully, these are more like mini frittatas but since I eat them like a burger and it just sounds more fun, I call the brussel sprout burgers. Being such a huge fan of brussel sprouts I often make extra large batches just so I can eat the leftovers. This is one of my favorite ways to use b.s. leftovers. …
Lemon (Marmalade) Chicken with Almonds
This chicken is not only succulent and tasty, it also uses one of my favorite preserves, Marmalade. I happen to have many jars of homemade marmalade on hand, some good and some not. I actually have more of the not so amazing marmalade because it took me a while to find a favorite. Point of …
Red Beet Risotto
Oh sweet Beet Risotto, How do I love thee, let me count the ways….. This red beet risotto is truly beautiful. It's sure to draw attention in any Valentine's Day meal. While the risotto technique may seem complicated, it is all about stirring. Begin by stirring the rice, finish by stirring the rice, and stir …
Sticky Beer Glazed Chicken Wings
Beer Jelly Wings are literally finger licking good. They are sticky and sweet and the caramelized sugar turns a bit crunchy. The best part is that just as you are about to sink your teeth into juicy wing, the faint smell of beer or toasted hop mash wafts up. For Super Bowl this year, I …
Black Eyed Peas to Bring Me Luck
New Years Day Black Eyed Peas What? Today is not New Years?? I know, I know…. But that is just my luck. I spent time working on this post for you and then couldn’t get any cooperation from my exceedingly slow internet and my rural country router. Well here it is, still yummy, and still …
Simple Tamales
As a kid I inherited my fondness for tamales from my mother. I knew that I liked them but did not realize my true love until I visited Tall Dark and Handsomes' family for the first time. We arrived in Mexico the week before Christmas and fell face first into food and festivities. When we walked …
Roasted Veggie Strudel
This is my latest favorite meal. I have strudeled everything in the past week. Currently it is super seasonal because I make it with winter veggies like squashes or bitter greens. I even made a dessert version with pears, walnuts, brown sugar and sweet ricotta. Strudel made with phyllo dough are basically adult hot pockets. Savory versions are …
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