We are well into fall, and the first frost will be here soon. My dad still has crops in the garden who fall victim to the first frost. He picked a basket of fresh green beans for me that I cooked tonight. My family loves a big pot of green beans, and if you toss in […]…
October 2015
Thyme-Basted Pork Tenderloin with Mushrooms
Gruyere Mac & Cheese – Quest for the Perfect Mac & Cheese
Quinoa with Roasted Butternut Squash
This is my next attempt at squash. I was inspired by all of the new fall squash recipes. This week, I decided to try butternut squash. Like the spaghetti squash, I was able to find a butternut squash for 99 cents at the grocery store. I obtained this recipe from Food Network. There is really nothing […]…
Chorizo and Potato Tacos… A Nice Twist for Taco Tuesday!
I love Mexican food! I love Margaritas! I have made different types of dips, enchiladas, and tacos. I wanted to try something a little different, and I found this recipe for chorizo and potato tacos. This recipe is easy because it is very likely that you have everything in your pantry. The chorizo is made […]…
Roasted Spaghetti Squash…..Simple, Easy, Healthy
Roasted spaghetti squash is simple, easy, and healthy. I will throw in one more, cheap. I bought a spaghetti squash at the grocery store this weekend for 99 cents. One medium squash made approximately 4 decent size servings. It is also very versatile. Do you want it as a meal or side dish? I had […]…
Chorizo & Shrimp Paella with Smoked Paprika and Peas
Since I have been pumped to start cooking shrimp, I have been trying all types of new shrimp recipes. This recipe is one of my favorites. This is my second time making this recipe original recipe calls for saffron, and I was out so it didn’t put it in this time. Regardless still amazing! This recipe […]…
Hot 2 Meat Italian Sandwich ….. Family Favorite!
This sandwich recipe is one of my husband’s favorites. I made it a while just experimenting. There is really nothing that crazy and unique about this recipe but it is definitely worth talking about. By my husband’s request, I made it again. I love a hot sandwich especially in the fall and winter. The first […]…
Red Wine Poached Pears….Perfect Dessert!
Grilled Sirloin with Pepper Salsa & Parmesan Fries
I love cooking steak. A good quality beef and the right cut are one of the keys to making the perfect steak. There are a lot of different tricks and techniques, and I am still experimenting with different methods. My husband sure doesn’t mind my little project. Here are a few of my conclusions. Do not […]…
Buttery Garlic Shrimp ……. Happy Hour!
A few months ago, I cooked shrimp for the first time. I was hooked. Shrimp cooks so quickly, and it is easy to tell when the shrimp is cooked thoroughly. I have not gotten adventurous enough to buy anything but the deveined, shelled shrimp. I wasn’t confident enough in myself to go that far….yet! Thus […]…