We LOVE the 50 nifty United States of this awesome country and believe each state is special. Every Monday we feature a sandwich unique to its state as part of our “50 Sandwiches, 50 States, 50 Weeks” series beginning with Alabama and ending with Wyoming. Hands down, when I think of a sandwich from […]
Roasted Mexican “Esquites” Corn Salad
Roasted corn and red pepper salad with bacon and avocado is my new favorite salad. I mean it. No joke. Cinco de Mayo may have already come and gone but this is a wonderful corn salad to enjoy year round. And who doesn’t love corn? I’m sure there’s someone out there that doesn’t, but no […]
Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich
We LOVE the 50 nifty United States of this awesome country and believe each state is special. Every Monday we feature a sandwich unique to its state as part of our “50 Sandwiches, 50 States, 50 Weeks” series beginning with Alabama and ending with Wyoming. This is pretty famous sandwich that’s been featured on many […]
Swedish “Meatballs” Meat Sauce with Egg Noodles
Swedish “meatballs” meat sauce with egg noodles is a delicious, quick, easy, inexpensive dinner and a nice change from the usual noodle, or Hamburger Helper routine. Do you love meatballs but sometimes don’t feel like getting your hands all icky and taking the time to make them? Me too! I was recently having a random […]
Cannoli Cheese Danish
“Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.” I think that’s the favorite Godfather line of every guy I know. Apparently the actor, Richard Castellano, who said those famous words improvised the “Take the cannoli” part. Who knew? Sweets don’t happen often in our house because, well, I have no willpower. I’ll eat whatever sweet there is […]
Steak Fajita Noodle Bowl
Flank steak, sauteed red peppers and onions, with diced tomatoes and green chilies, served with angel hair pasta in a light, creamy broth. 30 minutes, one pan, and dinner is ready making this a great weeknight recipe! Ever since I made the Martha Stewart inspired Italian Wonderpot, we’ve been intrigued with one pot pasta bowls. […]
Roasted Cauliflower with Curried Cashew Cilantro Pesto
Roasted Cauliflower with Curried Cashew Cilantro Pesto. Whoa! Remember when mom or some other wise person said “don’t judge a book by it’s cover?” Well keep this in mind as you’re looking at the pictures of this recipe, as I realize it looks a little bit like… Eeek! Actually, it looks a bit like broccoli […]
Iowa Loose Meat Sandwich
We LOVE the 50 nifty United States of this awesome country and believe each state is special. Every Monday we feature a sandwich unique to its state as part of our “50 Sandwiches, 50 States, 50 Weeks” series beginning with Alabama and ending with Wyoming. Remember the Roseanne sitcom when Roseanne and Jackie opened a […]
Quinoa, Couscous, and Giardiniera Salad
Because a Spring obsession has taken over my brain and every thought, along with an obsession for my newly discovered giardiniera, I thought it was only appropriate to turn my loves into a healthy, hearty salad. This salad is packed with nutrition from the quinoa, giardiniera, fresh herbs, avocado, tomato, and cucumber. I’m a HUGE […]
Spicy Sriracha, Hoisin and Garlic Ramen
Ramen noodles with scrambled eggs, garlic, sriracha, hoisin, and soy sauce with fresh herbs and crunchy peppers? You betcha! This is one of those dishes that came to me when I needed dinner NOW! And “NOW” meant and hour prior. And “NOW” meant with whatever I had in the pantry and fridge. And “NOW”also meant, […]
