About a year or ago, I began cooking with fresh herbs. Honestly, I didn’t think I would notice much of a difference. What I discovered definitely changed my culinary habits. Fresh herbs will enhance the flavor of any dish. Fresh herbs add elements of bold, rich flavors. The variety of herbs are abundant. In addition, herbs used […]…
I decided to change up my gnocchi recipe slightly on my second attempt. Since my first attempt at gnocchi, I had purchased a ricer. A ricer is a “must have” when making gnocchi. The last time I squeezed my potatoes through a garlic press. I do not recommend this method. This time I did not follow […]…
My child loves a good art project. Cooking is the culinary art. There are many dishes that you can encourage your young children to be creative. Many of the dishes available to encourage kids to cook are sweets, such as cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. However, we cannot survive solely on sweets, or we should not anyway. Cooking is a great way […]…
Happy New Year! I am a novice food blogger, novice foodie, and novice cook. I cook a lot of recipes I find challenging so that I learn new skills and new flavors. Many of the recipes I try seem complicated. Many of the ingredients don’t seem as if they blend together well. Some ingredients are completely new to […]…
This is one of my favorite Venison Chili recipes. The flavors are hearty and full. The chili does not have a gamey taste. We process are own deer so bacon fat was added while grinding the meat. I believe you can taste just a hint of the bacon which adds to the flavor of chili. Between my husband […]…
One meat I always have an abundance every fall and winter is venison. I am always looking for new, innovative venison dishes. I love gyros and Middle Eastern inspired dishes. I spent a summer in college studying in the Atlas Mountains of Northern Morocco, and dishes like couscous and schwarma were some of my favorites. This […]…
I have been wanting to try homemade gnocchi for a long time. I had a day off work and thought it would be the perfect time to experiment with potato gnocchi. There are many different recipes and techniques for making homemade potato gnocchi. I read several recipes and watched several videos before I just combined […]…
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 […]…
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 […]…
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 […]…
Growing up, sandwiches were for the nights that my mom didn’t want to cook. They usually consisted of bologna, ham, or maybe even some fried Spam and potato chips. Don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy the occasional bologna sandwich with a fresh tomato, but I have also realized that you can do so much […]…