Fish and chips…my way.Broiled Maple-Dijon Salmon; Brown and Wild Rice Blend; Roasted Parsnips and Brussel Sprouts. I was in a fishy mood this evening and salmon was on the menu! Salmon topped with a honey-dijon mixture is one of my favorite ways to enjoy this lovely fish. The cold weather and brutal rain had me [...]
Hello new favorite meal, it’s a pleasure to meet you!Baked Buttermilk-Pecan Chicken. Warm Roasted Butternut Squash, Spinach, Cranberry and Romanesco Salad. Angeline 2008 Pinot Noir.I hate wasting food. It doesn’t matter what it is or how much it cost. My parents instilled economic values in me and they will never fade. The recipe I used [...]
Fig and Fontina Pizza Pie on Friday. Apple Bourbon Pie on Saturday. Apparently I like pie. I contemplated eating pie for dinner, however; I wanted to be balanced with my diet. Aka I wanted to make Chicken Pillard.Isn’t she a beauty? I’ve never owned a pie plate until last weekend! This is what I purchased [...]
Oh. My. This is not a joke. If I could eat one thing for the rest of my life, this meal would be a top contender. Homemade Whole Wheat Pizza Dough with Black Mission Figs, Fontina Cheese, Caramelized Balsamic Onions and Arugula.I wanted to celebrate Friday with a special meal. I almost cried when this [...]
Goat Cheese, Sun Dried Tomato and Broccoli Risotto.Yes, I said goat cheese. There was fresh Parmesan mixed in too, don’t worry.Topped with more goat cheese….you can never have too much cheese! The chilly temperatures have me CRAVING hot food. My body and soul need love and comfort in food form! I can’t explain it. I [...]
Orecchiette: Fun to say and fun to eat. Orecchiette, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Spinach in a Goat/Parmesan Cheese Sauce with a glass of Pinot Noir When I had cable (sad fact: I no longer have access to the Foodnetwork), I saw Giada De Laurentiis make a pasta dish similar to this. It is simple and light. Perfect [...]
When I come home, dinner is always a three-part production. Last night was exceptional and featured two new favorite wines!! The Russian Jack Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir have won me over. I tried the Pinot Noir last week. I was extremely impressed by the finish on both. The Sauvignon Blanc was nicely balanced and [...]
Today has been silly and smiley. To best address all of the things that made me happy, I generated a ‘top 10′ list. Working backwards:1) Dessert. I have a sweet tooth. Tonight I had exactly what I was craving: cool & creamy Chobani Greek Yogurt, chopped sweet cherries from the farmers market and dark chocolate [...]
Here me out. It has been one of those days. I spent FAR to many hours sitting at a computer during work, and then…it rained. Although I didn’t do anything physically exhausting today, I felt completely drained and stiff from my desk chair. All I wanted was chocolate, wine and a good meal. I have [...]
Single girl, working to make ends meet– I am the perfect candidate for someone looking to pawn off their leftovers. Every time I go home or to a family function I am sent back with copious amounts of food that I could never single-handedly conquer. I always appreciate the thought and having “ready made” food [...]
