If you live in the Midwest, there is one thing you are talking about right now…the weather. I don’t know why it surprises us every year because the same thing happens EVERY year. Winter comes. We all say to each other what a mild winter it has been so far. We talk of how it …
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Meatballs…the Memory
Meatballs. Did you ever see that movie from 1979? I wasn’t feeling well the other day and it was on one of the “classic” movie channels. (I always feel old when movies I grew up with end up on the classic channels.) I couldn’t resist cuddling up in my woobie and watching the whole thing. …
BLT (Bacon, Leek and Tomato) Pot Pie
It is always by the end of July that I start craving winter comfort foods. I’m not sure if I’ve gone crazy from the heat. (Yes, the heat will be my excuse for insanity.) Or maybe I am just tired of eating summer meals like salads, grilled proteins and popcorn. (I’m not sure if popcorn …
Trivia Trick or Treat
DING-DONG! Trick or Treat? DING DONG! Trick or Treat? DING DONG! Trick or Treat? This is the sound of my what my house will sound like on Monday night. We are fortunate to live in a neighborhood full of darling trick or treaters. (Okay, not all of them are darling. Example: Two “hoochie” girls who …
The 3 Little Piggies Burger
Once upon a time, there were three little chefs who were ready to test their cooking skills in their own restaurant. Before they went out on their venture, their mother said “Whatever you do, make the most unique burger so everyone keeps coming back because that is the only way you will survive in this …
Espagnole: Mother Sauces Part I
In classic French cooking there are five “building block” sauces or the Mother Sauces. I will make an attempt to talk about all of them over the next few weeks but today I want to concentrate on one, Espagnole Sauce. Sounds like it should be something with Spanish flavors, right? WRONG! I thought that too …
Pizza Rigatoni
I think you may need to sit down before you read the next sentence. I’m not sure if I have admitted this before but there are nights that I don’t feel like cooking. (GASP!) It may happen because I am overtired or under inspired. Either way, I still have to figure out how to put …
Spaghetti with Seared Scallops, Fennel and Tomatoes
Living in a small town in the Midwest, there is a challenge finding fresh, quality seafood. Our markets carry a lot of fish but it is usually “thawed” out from frozen. I actually prefer to purchase the flash frozen fish because then I know exactly how long it has thawed and the source of the …
Tarra”gone” Chicken
As I have mentioned in previous posts, I love a good chicken recipe. It still amazes me that one piece of meat can marry so well with an abundance of flavors and cooking techniques. With that said, nothing compliments a chicken breast better than a nice rich sauce. (Actually, I bet there are some roosters …
Salmon Hash Hits the Runway
My last recipe post was probably the easiest recipe I have in my binder. Today’s recipe is probably my most involved. Notice that I didn’t say “hardest” because it really isn’t a difficult recipe. It just has a bunch of steps (5 to be exact). The decadence of all of the flavors all on one …