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steak, guinness and cheese pie
March 15, 2010 – 1:23 pm | 3 Comments
steak, guinness and cheese pie

I’ve recently become a big Jamie Oliver fan. I find his food movement very inspiring, his recipes always great, and he seems like an all-around good guy. I’ve already set my dvr to record his …

guinness corned beef and cabbage
March 14, 2010 – 7:24 am | 17 Comments
guinness corned beef and cabbage

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Well, almost.
I actually posted this recipe LAST year, but it was so DELISH that I thought I’d bump it up in case there’s anyone out there who missed it!  I’ll admit that …

Chicken Wellington
February 25, 2010 – 2:59 pm | 7 Comments
Chicken Wellington

Alan’s most requested recipe, perfect for V-Day!

braided salmon
February 15, 2010 – 3:33 pm | 22 Comments
braided salmon

A stunning main course that’s also delicious and healthy!

Strip Steak with Pepper Cream Sauce
October 6, 2009 – 7:42 am | 3 Comments
Strip Steak with Pepper Cream Sauce

These are my dream steaks.  Creamy, a peppery bite and all that red meat!  I’ve been eating healthier and eating less red meat, but I do love me a good steak so this was a …

pot roast penne
September 18, 2009 – 6:28 am | 2 Comments
pot roast penne

Ahhhh…cooler weather…

Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Celery Slaw
August 19, 2009 – 6:54 am | 12 Comments
Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Celery Slaw

The Wicked Noodle takes the grand prize with this easy recipe!

stuffed poblanos with chicken and lime-chipotle corn muffins
August 17, 2009 – 7:13 am | 3 Comments
stuffed poblanos with chicken and lime-chipotle corn muffins

Black beans, fresh corn, chicken marinated in a flavorful, spicy lime chipotle marinade, stuffed into a fresh poblano pepper, topped with gooey, melted cheese…

Smoked Red Chili & Pork Tamales
August 13, 2009 – 7:39 am | 8 Comments
Smoked Red Chili & Pork Tamales

I’ll admit, I’ve never attempted to make tamales.  I’m more of a fast and easy recipe girl, although I could be persuaded to spend a bit more time in the kitchen for these amazing looking …

killer chipotle shrimp
July 3, 2009 – 7:30 am | 7 Comments
killer chipotle shrimp

It’s official…I have a new idol.

Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Eat like a U.S. President!
June 28, 2009 – 6:15 pm | 5 Comments
Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Eat like a U.S. President!

Food blogging is filled with perks.  It’s not why I became a blogger (I didn’t know this when I started out), but it’s one of the things that makes it so addicting!  Foodbuzz is amazing …

soft shell crab – easy and delicious!
June 23, 2009 – 6:12 am | 5 Comments
soft shell crab – easy and delicious!

Soft shell crab is one of those things that has always seemed rather mysterious to me. It wasn’t until a
few years ago that I even knew what it was (crab without its shell? …

Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: City Girl Goes Organic
April 26, 2009 – 4:42 pm | 28 Comments
Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: City Girl Goes Organic

Good people.
These are the words that keep popping into my head as I struggle with how to begin writing about my Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24 experience.  But this is supposed to be about food, I …

baby bell peppers stuffed with cream cheese and fresh ricotta
April 23, 2009 – 8:14 am | 13 Comments
baby bell peppers stuffed with cream cheese and fresh ricotta

These little beauties will make your next barbecue something special.

the miracle noodle
April 15, 2009 – 12:59 pm | 11 Comments
the miracle noodle

Confession: There are Google ads in our subscriber emails.
I really don’t care for Google ads.  Personally, I find them quite a distraction, especially when they’re placed in prominent areas that scream “I’m just here to …

simple roasted asparagus
April 13, 2009 – 1:44 pm | 15 Comments
simple roasted asparagus

Asparagus is in season! Learn the quick and easy way to bring out its delicious flavor.

pomegranate-chipotle baby back ribs
April 6, 2009 – 7:03 am | 7 Comments
pomegranate-chipotle baby back ribs

My favorite rib recipe!

parmesan shrimp
March 26, 2009 – 3:41 pm | 5 Comments
parmesan shrimp

I haven’t had time to post much this week.  My parents have been in town from Wisconsin and we’ve been super busy!  Although I’ve been cooking a bit, I tend to let my mom take over …

smoked paprika roast chicken – day two
March 16, 2009 – 6:56 am | 3 Comments
smoked paprika roast chicken – day two

…smoked paprika roast chicken SOUP!!  I know, I know, all that build up just for soup?  And chicken soup at that?
But here’s the reason I love this recipe so much.  The day-one chicken is easy …

wicked baby back ribs
March 9, 2009 – 9:53 am | 4 Comments
wicked baby back ribs

The temperatures rose to a happy seventy degrees here in Virginia this past weekend, a very welcome change from the snow and wind the week before.  Every window in the house was opened to let …

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 …

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 …

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.  …

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 - …

chipotle chicken strips with creamy cilantro dipping sauce
February 13, 2009 – 3:56 pm | One Comment
chipotle chicken strips with creamy cilantro dipping sauce

When you start a blog, figuring out where to start is almost as big a job as how to start – and even more so if it’s a blog about food.  Foodies, especially those of us who are fairly …