Are you noticing a pattern yet? I love soup. And I saw a cloud in the sky yesterday for the first time in about a week, so I made some. This has to be my favorite soup genre. The “chop stuff up, roast it and blend it with some stock” kind. It works for every…
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Roasted Fennel, Garlic & White Bean Crostini
It’s party time people. Swanky part time. to enjoy the party to fullest you need some tasty dishes like Roasted Fennel Garlic White Bean Crostini made in your kitchen. We’re talking bow ties, Louboutins, diamonds – the works. Pinkies up. At least this is where my mind wanders to when I hear words like “crostini”…
Mexican Breakfast Hash
Well this week was… eventful. Or not, depending on how you look at it. I started it off by pulling a muscle in my back, spent the next few days mostly in bed, then topped it all off with a couple of cooking misadventures. Nothing is more discouraging than throwing away food. At least I…
Prosciutto Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze
I love a good appetizer. They set the mood for your tastebuds and get you excited for the meal to come. Prosciutto Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze serving on wooden platter is a good choice for any afternoon to make and enjoy. And if they’re wrapped in prosciutto, well… that’s just icing on the cake! Or…
Apricot Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Oh, the things you can cook in 30 minutes. Life-savers, right? Well, I’m guessing that Apricot Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin served doesn’t immediately come to mind for a quick dinner. It totally should! Just think of it. In less time than you would spend waiting for pizza delivery, you can make a beautifully glazed, dinner-party-worthy…
Blueberry Rhubarb Pie
Sometimes an idea gets stuck in your head. For me, these are usually always food related. This time it was blueberry rhubarb pie. Sounds innocent enough, doesn’t it? So I ignored the fact that I’ve never worked with rhubarb, never made a blueberry pie, and haven’t made any other variety of pie in years… and set out to…
End of Summer Empanadas
There are mere hours left of summer – according to the calendar, that is. But I’m going to keep eating tomatoes and corn until I explode or they disappear entirely from the produce section. Only time will tell. End of Summer Empanadas are perfect to make and enjoy with friends along with some cool drinks….
Salted Toffee Crunch Cookies
everyone loves to eat cookies including kids and adults so what better could it get than making Salted Toffee Crunch Cookies for everyone to eat whenever they want and have a good time with friends and family. Talk about a win-win! My contribution to this worldwide sugar high comes in the form of Salted Toffee…
Bacon Basil Cornbread Muffins
This started off with such an innocent thought: I haven’t had cornbread in a while… but i am thinking about making Bacon Basil Cornbread Muffins today From there my mind wandered to the mound of fresh corn in my fridge. Well I should definitely add some of that. But I can’t JUST add corn. What else……
Cannellini Beans and Braised Kale
Whoa, where did this day go?! I guess I got a little distracted by that amazing 49ers game (and black bean hummus, and good beer). That’s kind of how this whole week has felt, actually. I cooked this lovely little side dish on Thursday (I think?) and I’m just now sitting down to tell you about…