Where did cheeseballs go? Back in the 60s and 70s, cheeseballs were all the rage. Then in the very foodcentric 80s and 90s they became a thing of the past. I find that shameful. I say bring them back, all the way back, disco balls and everything. A cheeseball on your party buffet is the […]
What do you mean everything but the kitchen sink hot dish? I needed to clean out my veggie drawer before we were leaving for a few days so I put everything but the kitchen sink into this dish and it was killer! What the heck is hot dish? Hot dish is something from my childhood […]
If you are looking for a dinner party recipe that is also a comfort food look no further. Ma! The Meatloaf! I love meatloaf of all kinds. One of my favorite lines from the movie “Wedding Crashers” is when Will Farrell yells to his mom – “Ma, the meatloaf”. I don’t know why but it […]
Slow cooked braised meats are my favorite The smell of meat being braised, low and slow, is one of my favorite scents in my home. It usually means it is a Sunday and we are being total home bodies for the day. Short ribs is one of my favorite cuts of beef. When seasoned and […]
Not just another salad Let’s face it salad can be boring. I love all of the vegetables that are in salad, but prefer most of my veggies cooked. Do you want to make another salad? This fall slaw has changed my point of view. I love shredded brussels sprouts in a salad and you combine […]
Fall exploding in your mouth I love working with pork, especially in the fall. It can be intimidating to some but I think it stems from the leather over cooked pork of our youth. Pork, to me, is as versatile as chicken but with the texture of beef. It can take on the flavor of […]
My love of French Onion Soup goes back to the 80’s In the early 80s, my family and I moved from Watertown, South Dakota to New England. I was a sophomore in high school which led to some awkwardness. My dad transferred jobs and needless to say, I was a total fish out of water. […]
Smoky goodness in a bowl I love a good smoky flavor. My husband got a Traeger for Father’s Day a few years back and he was looking for more things to put on the smoker. I was craving my mom’s broccoli soup and thought what if I combined the flavors of smoked chicken and broccoli? […]
Why roasted? My husband is not a fan of sweet in his savory foods. A lot of recipes for butternut squash soup out there add sugar and or cinnamon and that is a no-go in this house. To bring out the natural sweetness of the squash, I decided to roast it in the oven before […]
A little Southwestern flair I am obsessed with Southwest flavors. I don’t want my mouth to be on fire but enjoy a little bit of smoky heat. Poblano peppers are my favorite! They have the perfect amount of heat (less than a jalapeno). When roasted they get a bit of smokiness to them, that I […]