The last two months have brought about great changes in my kitchen. We have recently discovered that many of my 7-year-old’s chronic pain issues are due to numerous, severe allergies- both food and environmental. I was already committed to having a “non-processed” pantry and she was already gluten-free so I […]
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Curried
Just east of the dazzling Las Vegas strip is one of hubby’s and my favorite date spots. It’s one of those tiny, quiet, unassuming little places located in the middle of a neighborhood that has me clutch my pocketbook and cling to my honey’s arm just a little tighter (in […]
Creamy Green Chile Corn Chowder
Brussels Sprouts with Onion, Bacon, & Figs
Serves 1 Yes, 1! No way you say! Trust me, you will NOT want to share! OK, if you have to share, figure on ~1/2 cup per person. Or ~ 8-16 servings depending on the size of produce. FYI: This is AWESOME reheated the next day!!!
A Most Versatile Vegetable
Can you name one vegetable that can be used in lasagna, banana bread, oatmeal, rice, potatoes, mac n cheese, icing, cake, pizza crust, “tater” tots (cauli-tots?), in curries, Alfredo sauce and more and never (or hardly) be noticed? Is there such a vegetable? I’ll give you a hint– it was […]
Grilled Fajitas
In the 1930’s, cattle ranchers on the vast ranch lands of South and West Texas inadvertently began one of the most popular traditions in Western cuisine. The ranchers would often allow beef to be butchered for the workers during round-ups and drives. Unwanted parts such as the head, hide, and […]
A Trio of Salsa
Last Monday I contributed for the Guacamole add on, and started to dream about rich, creamy guacamole. On Saturday I picked up my Guacamole pack and looked through the bag; avocados, green onion, jalapenos, cilantro, limes and another bag. Inside that bag was a treasure that I was not expecting; […]
Slow Cooker Marinara and 3 Easy Ways to Use It
My slow cooker and I are very good friends. In the fall and winter, I love the amazing smells that waft through my house on a slow cooker dinner day. In the summer, I typically use my garage for slow cooker cooking to help keep my house nice and cool. […]
Cherry Clafoutis: Easier than it Sounds!
I am a much better cook than I am baker, so I love it when I can make an impressive sounding dessert without needing any serious pastry skills. A cherry clafoutis fits the bill perfectly. It sounds like it takes a lot of effort, and well, it doesn’t. I recently […]
Beyond the Burrito – The great Bountiful Baskets Tortilla
Few participants realize what high food standards are set by Bountiful Baskets founders Sally and Tanya. Both of these women have educated themselves on healthy food options and have made solid commitments to only feed their families the most natural ingredients possible. When ordering the delicious breads, cookies, and granolas […]