Solo dining isn’t my favorite thing at all, but since I frequently only have one mouth to feed (for now) during the week I have several go-to quick recipes for one. Typically I utilize leftovers or empty the freezer of frozen vegetables to create meals out of what I have on hand already. It really…
Month: March 2017
Smoked Chicken & Sausage Gumbo with Shrimp and Okra
Growing up next door to Louisiana, I was privileged enough to eat several scrumptious, steaming bowls of Gumbo at various cook outs, potlucks, and football games over the years. It is a very comforting and nostalgic stew for me and I love to make it. I usually only treat myself to it during Mardi…
Jalapeno Popper Pizza with Fresh Ricotta
Jalapeno Popper Pizza with Fresh Ricotta, another delicious pizza created on one of our fantastic pizza nights (photobomb courtesy of Finn). The sweetness of the fresh ricotta really complimented the spicy jalapeno and the umami kick of the bacon, which I favor over mozzarella for this recipe. I definitely recommend making your own ricotta or…
Pecan Smoked Jerk Chicken, Coconut Rice with Peas and Saffron
I absolutely love smoked poultry. Well, I love anything smoked really but I especially love slow smoked chicken and turkey. This recipe I brined a whole chicken for 24 hrs, marinated it in a jerk rub for a bit, then grilled it beer can style over soaked Pecan wood chunks. The result was divine! I…
Amy’s Fresh Roasted Coffee Beans
I’m more of a tea drinker personally, but per Amy’s request I am adding her recipe for and thoughts on fresh roasted coffee beans. It does smell rather delicious while she’s down in the kitchen working her coffee magic and the aroma is now as familiar to me as the sound of the coffee grinder…
BBQ Portobello Mushroom Sliders with Caramelized Smoked Onions, Grilled Everything Zucchini, Charred Asparagus
On our way back from DC, we stopped by Trader Joe’s for canned cat food. Of course I also did a bit of impulse shopping and came home with wicked cute slider buns and TJ’s new Everything Seasoning, which I love. I spent most of the drive back, while Amy sat shotgun working on her…
Fire Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce, Whole Wheat Spaghetti
Whenever I decide to fire up my grill I will plan out several days worth of meals to utilize all that smoky, fire kissed flavor. Per usual, I grilled a bunch of different vegetables, including a red and orange bell pepper and the following sauce was born. I chose to serve it over spaghetti, as…
Indian Spiced Potato Carrot Hash with Sweet Peas, Tomato Chutney, Garlic Naan
It seems that photo bombing mommy’s foodie pictures are Finn’s new thing. Both of our boys are little beggars always on the hunt for food. Unfortunate for my little man, a spicy Indian inspired dinner is not kitty approved, although moms loved it a lot. This is a pretty easy weeknight dinner and the spice…
Butter Basted Birthday Filet, Red Wine Au Jus, 5 Clove Sauteed Spinach, Parmesan Roasted Green Beans
Although I encouraged her to do something EPIC for her 50th birthday, Amy decided she wanted to spend a night at home enjoying her favorite meal. She’d had a couple of crap weeks on the road dealing with hospital politics and drama, which really helped in swaying her decision to celebrate her birthday in slow…
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