They say that necessity is the mother of invention. If I believe that to be true – then our necessity was needing to eat dinner and the invention began with wanting cauliflower and seeing a half full jar of queso sauce and the idea of cauliflower nachos was born. I fully know that I’m not…
Tag: Weeknight Meals
Caprese Lamb Burger
For over a decade, the traditional caprese flavor combo has been a favorite in our household. It doesn’t matter if it’s the straight-up caprese salad or it’s baked counterpart on a margherita pizza, there is an unmistakably wonderful balance of fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and sliced tomatoes drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled…
Seared Sirloin with Red Chimichuri
As the seasons turn to spring and summer (or in this year’s case, from winter direct to hot summer, then back to winter), I get excited for the thought of fresh herbs and grilled meats…and of course, something new. As Eric and I were talking the other day and listing out items for dinners for…
Leek and Potato Soup
I may say this every time I make soup, but here it is again… I’m not a huge soup person. I love the aroma that a delicate, layered broth sends throughout the home, but soup is still not my go- to in most circumstances. It is not the same for Eric – he loves soups…
Zucchini Noodles with Garlic Scape Pesto
2021 Summer Challenge Extended – Can I cook my way thru my C.S.A.? Oh yes – Challenge Accepted! If you don’t know what a CSA is – it is a great way to support local farms, pay up front for a season and get a box of produce once a week for 16 weeks. I…
Seared Cauliflower with Corn
It happens every spring/summer – Everything is Growing! Everything turns green! We plant our Herbs (and this year some veggies/greens, too)! It has been a nice spring, warm, wet and still a decent amount of sun. Now I was told quite a while ago, by a wise man with a green thumb (that would be…
Spicy Tomatillo Chicken Tacos
There is a relaxation that comes from creating your own dish. Right now, I can picture myself standing at the stove, tuning out the TV, background discussions, and the only sound I hear are the onions hissing as they sauté; knowing that the skillet is waiting for the tomatillos and tomatoes and that certain explosive…
Mississippi Beef Pot Roast
I need to get something off my chest – beef pot roasts and I have not always gotten along. I have made them a handful of times and they are always edible, but for me, there was always something missing when I attempted a roast. I’ve tried a red wine roast where the beef was…
Big Mac Sloppy Joe’s
Sloppy Joe’s have always been a favorite meal dating back from childhood to present day. In our house, they are regular in the dinner rotation each month. There have been different variations over the years, from the packet with tomato paste to the Manwich brand, to my mom’s A&W copycat recipe that she started making…
Homemade Pizza Dough
There is something about the smell of dough…it is a kryptonite to me. It does not matter if it is pizza dough or bread dough, there is an amazing magnetism to the smell of growing yeast when mixed with just enough sugar and warm water. I have played with different versions of pizza dough over…
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