Good food feeds the soul
The main event. These are the recipes built around real ingredients and real flavor — from quick weeknight meals to slow-cooked weekend projects. Whether it’s fish, chicken, pasta, or a plant-based showstopper, every recipe here is designed to satisfy.
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 …
I’m not a rice eater but my husband is. Yes, I know it’s crazy and I’m trying to change my views on rice but it goes back to childhood trauma of one of those events where my parents forced you to eat something I didn’t want. A …
The freshness of asparagus and green peas always speaks of spring to me. Toss in some herbs and pasta, it’s even better. The dish I’m going to share today comes from MyRecipes.com, complete with my changes. Their recipe for Creamy Spring Pasta was such a …
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 …
St. Paddy’s Day! It’s a holiday that I love because it’s green and fun and means that spring is almost here. It also seems it’s the one day a year there are more drunk people stumbling down the sidewalks than any other, but it does get …
I have to start with an apology for being gone all last week. I had a nasty cold that knocked me flat on my back, so I didn’t get any writing done at all much less any cooking. My poor husband had to fend for …
Today is President’s Day and in honor of our current President Obama, I decided to do a chili recipe since it’s his favorite food. While there’s nothing ordinary about any type of chili, I did decide to do an out-of-the-box chili using butternut squash. I’ve …
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope everyone is feeling the love for both themselves, each other and for delicious food. While I’m sure most of you already know what you’re preparing, I have a quick Spicy Vodka Sauce for anyone looking for something last-minute or just hunting …
“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 …
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 …