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smoky chipotle tomatillo chicken
March 9, 2009 – 9:17 am | One Comment
smoky chipotle tomatillo chicken

Anyone who knows me well knows my love for all things chipotle.  My pantry is literally never without a few cans of the smoky goodness.  I use it in just about everything, from dips to …

jello pinwheels
March 7, 2009 – 6:49 am | 12 Comments
jello pinwheels

As much as I’m continuously trying to please the adult noodle fans, there’s no getting around the fact that I’m a mom.  And that many noodlers are moms, too.  And let’s face it, when the …

shrimp cakes with avocado corn salsa
March 6, 2009 – 10:22 pm | 8 Comments
shrimp cakes with avocado corn salsa

I’ve always loved healthy food that doesn’t taste that way.  I’ve never been one to diet – just the sound of the word sounds like a lot of work - but it’s food like this that will (hopefully) keep that …

mushrooms au gratin
March 4, 2009 – 9:42 am | 8 Comments
mushrooms au gratin

THESE.  ARE.  SO.  YUMMY!!
I adore mushrooms.  Doesn’t matter to me how they’re prepared, what type of mushroom it is, or if it’s appetizer, entree, or dessert (okay, even I draw the line at dessert…maybe).  Add …

seared tilapia with chili-lime butter
March 2, 2009 – 7:10 pm | 6 Comments
seared tilapia with chili-lime butter

I love fish, and tilapia is one of my favorite types to prepare for a fast and easy weeknight dinner.  The filets are fairly thin, so they cook in five minutes or less – very …

asparagus…in a bag?
March 1, 2009 – 10:49 am | 4 Comments
asparagus…in a bag?

I saw this delicious photo – along with its caption – on foodbuzz, and frantically searched until I found the recipe.  I love asparagus, and while roasting it comes darn close to perfection, I absolutely can’t …

quick chipotle mayo
March 1, 2009 – 10:29 am | One Comment
quick chipotle mayo

Need a quick chipotle mayo?  Mix together mayonnaise and chipotle-flavored Tobasco to taste.  The chipotle version isn’t quite as spicy as the original, and tastes great on a sandwich!

cinnamon bread puddings with caramel sauce
February 27, 2009 – 9:05 am | 10 Comments
cinnamon bread puddings with caramel sauce

One of the things that I love most about food is the way it seems to create great new memories or instantly bring me back to old ones.  Whether it’s my mom’s clam dip – …

where are paula deen’s underpants?
February 27, 2009 – 1:39 am | 5 Comments
where are paula deen’s underpants?

I’m a little ashamed that I’m posting this video (mostly because I’m mortified on her behalf), but I just can’t help myself.  There is talk that she did it for publicity, but I have a …

wicked chocolate-caramel bars
February 25, 2009 – 10:29 am | 7 Comments
wicked chocolate-caramel bars

I am unintentionally on a caramel sauce recipes kick.  This not a good thing.  There are worse things, to be sure, but why is it that I’m rarely on a lentil, brown rice or kidney …

wicked ice cream balls
February 25, 2009 – 7:28 am | 5 Comments
wicked ice cream balls

It’s 32 degrees outside.  I have three layers of clothing covering my body and there’s a fire burning in the fireplace in an attempt to save us all from a frozen death.  I swear I …

wasabi-ginger mayo
February 23, 2009 – 9:29 am | No Comment
wasabi-ginger mayo

I’m a serious sushi lover.  I love everything about it, from the fresh fish to the sticky rice, the wasabi to the pickled ginger.  And the experience itself just can’t be beat.  I’ve even been …

homemade caramel sauce
February 23, 2009 – 8:29 am | No Comment
homemade caramel sauce

If you’ve ever wondered how to make caramel sauce, then this post is for you!
I love caramel sauce.  It’s so buttery and creamy, and makes just about any dessert better.  The store-bought versions just aren’t the …

cajun chicken alfredo
February 23, 2009 – 3:04 am | No Comment
cajun chicken alfredo

February is Mardi Gras month, so before it’s over I thought I’d make a little cajun-inspired something.  I came across this video from the food network, and before I knew it I’d been sucked in.  …

The Bacon Explosion
February 21, 2009 – 7:36 am | 5 Comments
The Bacon Explosion

I’m not even going to waste your time with words of my own.  You simply must view this heart attack of a recipe for yourself!
Bbq season is comin’, and I’ll be makin’ me a Bacon …

mmmmm…cow
February 20, 2009 – 10:06 am | 7 Comments
mmmmm…cow

Nope, I’m not a vegetarian, and it’s highly unlikely that I ever will be.  Don’t get me wrong – I love my veggies, and I have plenty of meatless main dishes that rock my world - …