Blackened Chicken Tacos
I just got back from a trip to San Diego and I must admit I was surprised at how much they like their tacos down there. Don’t get me wrong, I love tacos too and ate plenty of them while there. If any of you …
Good food feeds the soul
Appetizers and Snacks
The best part of any meal is often what comes before it. These appetizers, snacks, and small bites are inspired by the tapas culture of Spain, the petiscos of Portugal, and the Southern spreads I grew up with — food meant for sharing, grazing, and lingering over.
Tomato and Eggplant Galette
After flipping through my Favorites, looking at recipes that I’ve bookmarked along the way, I have come to the conclusion that the list is much too long. I love creating new food and look at the creations of others and working on new techniques but …
Buffalo Wing Meatball
I’ve had several requests to get the recipe for the Buffalo Wing Meatballs I made for the Daring Cooks Challenge posted, so here it is. It really does taste like chicken wings, especially when tossed into the wing sauce and baked for a couple more …
Pico de Gallo
I just realized how close it is to Cinco de Mayo. It’s kinda been sneaking up on me because normally the weather has been spring-like for a while before it gets here, but we’ve had three weeks of snow in a row here in Denver …
Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich with Spicy Pickle Slaw and Sriracha Aioli
Lately, I’ve had a craving for fried, breaded food, something we don’t eat much of. It could be my Southern roots showing, BUT I suspect it has more to do with the photos of the latest trend popping up everywhere. Fried chicken sandwiches. And there’s …
Salmon Patties with Spicy Remoulade and Spinach Salad
Spring is in the air and I’ve switched over the cooking from the heavier winter foods to springtime veggies and light dishes. My husband thinks I’m crazy to let the season affect my cooking and what I like to eat but I was raised on …
Hot Love for Jumbo Shrimp and Scallops in Ginger Butter Sauce
“Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, often hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. As love grows older, our hearts mature and our love becomes as coals, deep-burning and unquenchable. “~ Bruce Lee Yes, I …
Healthy and Tasty Mexican Flavors for Superbowl Yummies or Anytime
I thought I would add a second recipe that’s great for Superbowl food or any day as a main dish or appetizers. This recipe is not only tasty and yummy but it’s spicy, low-fat and filled with plenty of veggies. Who would have thought you …
A Tasty California Turkey Club and Guacamole Recipe for Superbowl Sunday
With Superbowl Sunday looming ahead, I’ve started to think about what I’m making. Wings are on the menu for sure and I’m still deciding what else I want to make. We just had a recent scare with a 42-year-old close friend of ours having a …
Release Your Inner Child with Chicken Tenders
This week, I thought I would share an all time favorite of both kids and adults. Chicken Tenders! This has also been a constant request by both my step-son and husband since they learned I make them. And I know we are doing the healthy …