Here’s an easy side dish or appetizer Eric created when we were grilling out the other day. It couldn’t hurt that this involves bread and cheese…so, really, what could go wrong. It is really delicious with the creamy fresh mozzarella, herbs and spices infused in the oils and the crunch at the bottom of the…
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Current Objective: No More Wasting – Start using all the food in my pantry and fridge and be creative at the same time! I have started accumulating random foods over the last year…using some for various experiments and some because of sales at the grocery store. And I don’t know if it’s because the sun…
Spiced Apple Scones
It’s Memorial Day Weekend and no surprise, it is currently raining. Raining makes me think of 5-10 years ago, where rainy days only equaled a friendly book and yummy snack; not the cleaning the kitchen, getting the laundry done, making sure bills are paid rainy days of adulthood. Although the forecast calls for more rain…
Baked Potato Soup
If you are looking for a hearty soup….look no further. Baked Potato Soup is thick enough, it can almost be eaten with a fork and has just the right amount of kick from the pepper bacon that will leave you wanting more. I once heard Denis Leary joke about Irish Cuisine consisting of putting everything…
Mexican Shredded Chicken Taco Rolls
First, I would like to apologize for the name. That part of this recipe is under construction and it begins because I created something new….Mexican Shredded Chicken. Now, I’m not naive enough to think no-one else has ever put together this combo before, but one summer Sunday after work, I got a bunch of stuff…
Homemade Guacamole
Homemade Guacamole Ingredients: 1/4 Cup Diced Onion 1/2 Cup Diced Tomato 2 Ripe Avocados (you know they are ripe, when you push them and they’re somewhat smooshy … and yes, smooshy is the technical term) 2 Tsp Minced Garlic 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder 1-2 Lime(s), Juiced Salt & Pepper to taste Preparation: Here’s the hard…
Irish Hot Toddy
So, I realize that I have mentioned many times already how long this winter has been, but now it has finally gotten to me…it gave me a wonderful cold complete with frogger like voice and a cough that doesn’t want to go away. I don’t know how you are with colds, but I generally try…
Truffle Oil Pizza with Olives & Gruyere
This is a homemade fun adventure of a dinner. From making the dough to sauteing the mushrooms to taking that first warm, savory bite, the only thing missing is your own wood burning pizza oven…unless you have one. As we all know, and it’s not the first time I’ve mentioned it this year, but it…
Greek Sandwich Wrap
As much as I love the detailed meal with a marinated tenderloin or slow roasted bird, I sometimes can truly appreciate a meal that is simple, takes virtually no time and is just as yummy as those times you spend the afternoon in the kitchen preparing a meal for friends and family. Irregardless of how…
Experiment with Fondant
The desire to play with fondant had been growing and the thought of decorating a beautiful or fun or funky cake was almost too exciting to stop thinking about. My usual perusal through foodie websites and flipping through shows like Cake Boss and Extreme Challenge on TV only encouraged this desire. As everyone knows, I…
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