Happy St Patrick's Day! Hope everyone is enjoying the day! I'm winding down after a long day by eating the last of the Guiness Ice Cream. There's not quite enough left to put back in the freezer so I guess I'm polishing it off. at 9:17 pm. Probably not the smartest idea I've ever had... I saved the best recipe for last - Beef Pot Pie with Stout Cheddar Crust. Yes, it's as good as it … [Read more...]
Chicken Pita with yogurt sauce
The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of unexpected travel, painting our kitchen cabinets, work, work and more work. Let me tell you - I am tired. I think we are on the downward slope though (?) and I am actually going to make time to cook a little more. Jason got me several new cook books for my birthday that was weeks ago (!) and I haven't even had a chance to read them yet. Maybe today :) … [Read more...]
Chicken Sandwich with Slaw
We are in the middle of yet another blizzard here in SD. I really don't mind the snow and cold - if I don't have to be out in it. And today? so far I get to stay home. Home meaning my parents house. I took the kids on a mini vacation while we get our kitchen painted. I've been wanting to do something with the cabinets since we moved in over 2 years ago and it was finally time. Instead of trying … [Read more...]
Runzas
After writing the post on Orange Julius, I referred to my Aunt Velma and what a wonderful lady she was. It got me thinking of the other special ladies in my life. Growing up, I had the best female role models in my life. - all of which I was related to. I decided to write a post on each of them with a recipe that they have either handed down, are famous for, or that just reminds me of them. My … [Read more...]
Steak Pizza with Balsamic Glaze
I've got a real problem. A problem with cutting boards and butcher blocks. I think they are absolutely beautiful. Every time I see one I think I need to buy it. Since reading this article, I have been reigning it in and not buying a single new thing for the month of January. The thing is, I don't even have a place for this. I love it so much I was rearranging my entire house in my head, knocking … [Read more...]
Fried Egg with Avocado and Sprouts
As part of my making dinners (lunch) a priority, I have been on the lookout for quick and easy recipes where I have the ingredients on hand. As soon as I saw this recipe I knew I had to make it. I started sprouting my sprouts immediately. A few days later, I made this fabulous dinner and it did not disappoint. I think it will be a regular in the rotation. The sprouts that I used are a … [Read more...]
Brown Rice Patties
We are not very good dinner eaters around here. When I say "dinner" I mean what a lot of people call "lunch". Growing up, lunch meant either 10 am or 4pm and included coffee, a sandwich made with homemade white bread, summer sausage and homemade ketchup and something baked. (When we were at Grandma's house.) A lot of days we are working through dinner or out running errands and we don't take … [Read more...]
Scotch Eggs
I am a big Downton Abbey fan and I am so excited that it's finally coming back on tonight for a new season. When I hear the theme song, it brings be back to being 10 months pregnant in 90 degree heat and completely over it. My mom came up to stay with us, thinking I would go into labor "any second", when in reality, it was another week and a half before I would finally have our little girl. So, we … [Read more...]
Braised Beef Ribs
Today has a high of 2 degrees. A perfect day to stay in and eat some comfort food... and have I got the perfect recipe for you. Since ordering a quarter of a beef a few months ago, we have been slowly but surely emptying our freezer, making room for all of our fresh meat. It always seems the last to go is soup bones and ribs. Ribeyes and roasts are long gone. Go figure. I had 1 lone package of … [Read more...]
Chicken Pot Pie
Today is a guest post from my friend Jen. She's an amazing cook who has 3 full meals on the table for her family- every day. The recipe she is sharing is perfect for your left over Thanksgiving turkey. Jodi is one of my dearest friends - we've shared the ins and outs of life, marriage, kids, and...food. Always food. So when she said I could write a post for her blog, I was … [Read more...]
