One of my favorite parts about cooking is gathering inspiration from different sources and then bringing them together into one, big recipe creating party. Normally, salads can have the tendency to be predictable, maybe even a bit boring. But if I'm going to sell my ... continue reading... about Kale Salad with Butternut Squash, Chickpeas and Tahini Dressing
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Easy White Bean Chicken Chili with Butternut Squash
I bet you know somebody like this. You can pick them out the first time you meet them. They're that person who can remember the good and the bad of each and every event that has happened in their life. They're that friend who always remembers and retells that story (over and ... continue reading... about Easy White Bean Chicken Chili with Butternut Squash
Cheesy Shrimp and Grits Banh Mi in a Waffle Cone
Presented by Spike TV's Frankenfood. Premiers Sunday, June 22 at 10/9c. Do you guys watch cooking shows? Oh man, I am such a fan. And I have been for years. And because of it, I often catch myself bringing the cooking show slang into my own cooking world vocabulary. “BAM!”, ... continue reading... about Cheesy Shrimp and Grits Banh Mi in a Waffle Cone
Stuffed Artichokes with Thai Shrimp Salad
Eat seasonal! Eat fresh! Eat good food! In my world that's the mantra to live by. While I crave ultimate comfort foods like blackened seafood pastas, the perfectly cooked steak and grilled cheese sandwiches, you'll never find me shying away from super fresh, in-season fare ... continue reading... about Stuffed Artichokes with Thai Shrimp Salad
Spicy Fish Tacos
Family and food. They go together like butter and biscuits. It’s what every foundation of every civilization is built upon. To sit down to a meal, with forks in position and a wealth of new and old stories to tell. I too often forget how much I love these simple dinners with ... continue reading... about Spicy Fish Tacos
Mexican Turkey Meatball Sandwiches with Avocado Smash and Game Day Sweepstakes
Enter Avocado from Mexico’s Game Day Sweepstakes via FoodieCrush here. See what you might win and details at the bottom of this post. I’m just saying it now. So get out your cute little Moleskins, grab a pen and take heed. 2013 is the year of the meatball. No matter it’s ... continue reading... about Mexican Turkey Meatball Sandwiches with Avocado Smash and Game Day Sweepstakes
Baked Salmon with Spicy Plum Preserves and a GIVEAWAY
You’ve been there, we all have in one form or another. You’ve invited friends over for a weeknight bite and a sip, but the bossman says, “You know that campaign you were working on for Friday? Guess what? Times change and you will too. It’s due tomorrow.” Sucks to be you is what ... continue reading... about Baked Salmon with Spicy Plum Preserves and a GIVEAWAY
Fried Avocado Tacos Recipe
Creamy Avocados from Mexico might just be one of my favorite fruits. I eat them for breakfast in my egg white omelets with a little feta cheese. I love them on turkey sandwiches with a little cranberry sauce and a thin slather of mayo on fluffy white bread. And I absolutely crave ... continue reading... about Fried Avocado Tacos Recipe
Avocado Cream and Chicken Suiza Enchiladas Recipe
Yesterday I sat on the deck at lunchtime and it hit me. Fall has arrived. It's only a few days past Labor Day and while I'm fondly reminiscing about Smudge and her summer hijinks, I am beyond thrilled to bid it adieu. Hello to cooler nighttime temps forcing the changing colors ... continue reading... about Avocado Cream and Chicken Suiza Enchiladas Recipe
Mango Gazpacho with Quick Pickled Shrimp Plus 5 Fruity Recipes
He’s on a diet and in his book that means one thing. Soup for dinner. But every night? Soup is my man’s default meal when he wants to drop a few lbs. and with his band’s final reunion gig just around the corner, he's definitely made the commitment to come out strong and ... continue reading... about Mango Gazpacho with Quick Pickled Shrimp Plus 5 Fruity Recipes
Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings and Friday Faves
It's officially here. Summer! The best part: swimming with my Smudge, backyard barbeques and playing outside 'til the night sky glistens with stars as the moon crests the mountain tops. The worst part: The longest day of the year has officially come and gone. June 20, ... continue reading... about Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings and Friday Faves
Garlic Soba Noodles with Grilled Shrimp
Wow, what a week its been. And before I can even think of digging into one of my favorite recipes, I have to say thanks. Thank you, thank you, thank you. This week Maria and I launched Cookie Cravings, Two Peas and Their Pod's first foray into the cookbook arena and another ... continue reading... about Garlic Soba Noodles with Grilled Shrimp
Craving > Spicy Hominy and Chicken Soup for SoupaPalooza
It's been one sorry, sorry, SORRY winter for snow. Usually by this time of year I've had my snow shovel out at least 8 times and have created at least 4 snowmen. But this year I haven't even dusted off my snow boots. And that bums me out because they're cute. And warm. And I love ... continue reading... about Craving > Spicy Hominy and Chicken Soup for SoupaPalooza
Pork Belly Sliders and Recipes for Superbowl Bites
I have a long tradition with the Superbowl, and most of them I even remember past the 3rd quarter. Now let me just say, in my defense, those memories usually depended upon which team I picked to win. And sometimes I wasn't such a good picker. Back in the day when my friends and ... continue reading... about Pork Belly Sliders and Recipes for Superbowl Bites
