Shrimp and Andouille Gumbo
August 28, 2010 | No Comments »
Gumbo, one of the oldest dishes in Louisiana, is undoubtedly the most famous! A soup that is thick and rich with
vegetables, rice, meat and/or seafood. I found this recipe on the back of a Niman Ranch Andouille Sausage label and decided to try it. I will be making it again tonight for the second time in two weeks (it was that GOOD), however I am going to add Read the rest of this entry »
Creamy Cilantro-Lime Slaw
August 15, 2010 | No Comments »
I just made this yesterday for the second time and thought if I don’t share this it would not be fair to anyone that doesn’t read “bon appetit“, the magazine from which this very delicious coleslaw recipe came from! This is not your typical coleslaw, the star ingredients and flavors come from the Read the rest of this entry »
This Pasta Bursts with Colorful Flavors
August 8, 2010 | No Comments »
From the recipe archive. I posted this back in June, 2008, and reposting because tomatoes are so beautiful right now and this a perfect summertime pasta. Please enjoy!
My husband and I spent a few days down in Monterey where I picked up their local magazine the “Monterey Bay Wine & Travel”. While scanning for fun things to do I came across this wonderful pasta recipe that did not have a name, it simply said Read the rest of this entry »
Richard’s Mushroom Sauce
August 1, 2010 | No Comments »
My friend Richard, who like me is a foodie, shared his own version of a very delicious mushroom sauce that I made last night. Definitely a winner, great job Richard and thanks for sharing! We served it smothered over barbequed rib eye’s, mashed yukon gold’s, and fresh broccolli. YUM! Read the rest of this entry »
Red Curry Pork with Red Peppers
July 25, 2010 | No Comments »
Who doesn’t love curry? My husband is well….so so. We have had this dish twice in the last two weeks and he’s like
yeah it’s ok, or yeah, it’s pretty good. He’s slowly converting himself. I thought it was really good, and very easy to put together. It was served in a big soup bowl over a heaping spoonful of Read the rest of this entry »
Chiles Rellenos
July 18, 2010 | No Comments »
My husband has a colleague Nina, whose mother makes killer tamales in which she so generously shares with us. I was looking for something to pair up with the tamales and decided to make a go at chili rellenos, which I have never attempted. Chili rellenos are a traditional mexican dish, that do take some time to prepare but worth every minute. Do you know where “Chile Rellonos” originated from? I did not and was just curious so I googled it, Read the rest of this entry »
Lemon-Arugula Potato Salad
July 5, 2010 | No Comments »
Looking for a salad that is light, and full of flavor? Check out this recipe that my friend Suzanne shared with me. YUM,
that’s what Suzanne said, and she was right! YUM, it was! I will definitely be making this Lemon-Arugula Potato salad quite a bit this summer. Lightly boiled Fingerling potatoes are covered with Read the rest of this entry »
Smokey Chicken Burritos
June 27, 2010 | No Comments »
Grilled smokey chicken, smothered with an avocado/cream sauce, all wrapped up in warmed white corn tortillas, simply devine!! To start I marinated my chicken in a spice rub that consisted of smoked paprika, salt, garlic powder, cumin, and red pepper flakes. After the chicken marinates, I saute until slightly crisp and combine with fresh Read the rest of this entry »
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
June 19, 2010 | No Comments »
I am not a big breakfast preparer, usually it’s just cereal unless we go out, which is when I get my pancake fix. I love
pancakes, who doesn’t! My mother had been telling me about a killer pancake recipe that was passed down from my aunt Esther. My sister was coming for the weekend so I decided to try them. These cottage cheese pancakes were very, very good! Adding the Read the rest of this entry »
English Pea Risotto
May 30, 2010 | No Comments »
I found this recipe from the magazine Coastal Living and was so excited to try it, english peas are in season right now so the timing was perfect! Risotto is a rich and creamy, italian rice dish that is slowly cooked in broth and flavored with Read the rest of this entry »
