Tofu and Sweet Potato Thai Curry
A Good Thai Curry I love a good Thai curry! The complex spice of a curry paste with the creaminess of coconut milk and delicate citrus of lemon grass deliciously coating any variety of meat and vegetables is appealing on many levels. When I first started...
Recipe Ideas Series: Autumn Roasted Vegetables (aka Flavor)
Roasted Vegetables - All Flavor When I say the word "vegetables", what's the very first thing that comes to mind? Memories of boiled, bland vegetables plague many a childhood. At least they did in my neighborhood. Too many times have over-boiled cabbages soured the...
A Speedy Pulled Chicken
Pulled Chicken - Fast and Easy Who doesn't love a a good pulled chicken sandwich? I certainly do, especially one topped with a nice slaw! What's more is that I like a good pulled chicken sandwich during the week. In order to make this happen, a few short cuts are...
I Wish My Nonna Made Risotto!
My Grandma, My Nonna, My Risotto I loved my Grandmothers. Unfortunately, they have passed and are reading this blog from beyond. At least I assume so, they have yet to leave any comments in the comment section. Of course, I would never have said it...
Feature Food Innovator: Sandra Kehoe
Sandra kehoe - stay-at-home mom, photographer and blogger - creates a space on her blog Kitchen Apparel that allows her to share her journey to healthier eating and living with an ever-growing audience. It's her place to practice photography and keep a virtual food...
I stuff, therefore I am – Stuffed Peppers!
I stuff, therefore I am - Stuffed Peppers The opportunity to use any type of stuffing puts you firmly on the road to culinary greatness! It matters not if what you are stuffing is a chicken, turkey, zucchini or pepper, stuffing is transcendent. By stuffing a stuffing...
Recipe Ideas: A New Series
Sometimes even the most seasoned chefs get stuck when it comes to creating a recipe. Finding the inspiration for new and exciting recipe ideas can be daunting task - particularly when you don't know where to begin. How do you know something will taste good? Or how to...
Fall Desserts: The Effervescent Pumpkin Pie
Okay, so pumpkin pie isn't really effervescent. But our love for it certainly is! As far back as I can remember, important family occasions have been seasoned with some kind of pumpkin pie. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas - even the occasional birthday party. And...
Preparing the Fall Kitchen
It's official: The cooler temperatures are slowly inching their way into the nights and the days are getting just a wee bit shorter. Fall is quickly upon us and while part of me revels in it - there's nothing like the home baked smell of fresh pumpkin pie and slow...
What is Sorrel and how do I use it?
We're all pretty familiar with spinach, arugula and chard these days but have you ever heard of sorrel? It's popping up everywhere right now in fields, farmer's markets and specialty grocers and it's pretty exciting. You all know I'm a big fan of taking something...