When it comes to making meals, I seem to have an unlimited stock of ideas. But sides? That is an entirely different story. I work so hard on the main-dish, I often find I have over-looked the items that turn a main dish into a meal …
The moment I saw this method of cooking shrimp, I knew – I had been doing it ALL wrong for many years. I made a special trip to the store, picked up some perfectly yummy, large fresh shrimp and tested what I had learned. The …
This simple side-dish is a perfect addition to any meal. Rich, velvety & flavorful, it really tastes like it should be much harder to make than it is. It tastes so much like a creamy slow-cooked risotto — I can’t help but call it “Faux-sotto”. No …
Mexican night has been on our lake dinner menu for as long as I can remember – and it’s a pretty big deal for our clan. Even though we love our Mexican food – we are committed to keeping it simple, because food is not …
One of my favorite summer sides is fried yellow squash. In the summer, grandpa always had an abundance of yellow summer squash & brought a sack ((or 2)) crammed full every time he & grandma came for a visit. Mom sliced it & tossed it in …
Dad’s Favorite! Every time I think of this macaroni salad, a scene plays over in my mind. It isn’t an exciting scene, nor is it monumental in forming me into who I am today. But it is still quietly and comfortingly present every single time …
Just when you thought you’d tasted all the land of zucchini has to offer, curry moves into the neighborhood & things will never be the same!
Have you ever heard of “salmon jerky’? If not, let me give you a quick description: it’s sweet, salty & slightly dehydrated ((but still moist)) salmon fillets. I get mine from the seafood case at Whole Foods, where they make it themselves!! This particular salmon …
About 6 weeks ago, I was given a mission…’create a healthier/lightened-up version of Cucumber Yogurt salad dressing’. I finally got a minute to work it out & as a major (purposeful) bonus I pared it with my Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs. ((it was beyond yum)).
It is always a sign I have a recipe superstar when: I forget to take a picture before eating half of the food. David eats another handful ((a long-time hater of squash-like foods)) muttering mmm’s all the way out the door. I have to ‘hide’ …
Is it really nectarine season?? I thought nectarines were a summer fruit?? Our Oklahoma Spring has lasted longer than any I can remember ((YAY!!)). As a matter of fact, our Winter was crazy long too ((Yippee!!)). So, my mind just can’t comprehend that Summer is around the …
I recently invented the wheel. It was hard but somebody had to do it…Life will be so much brighter & simpler for all of humanity. Okay, as you know, I did no such thing – but even three days later, I am still beaming about …