Featuring dozens of quick-to-prepare, healthy recipes, the May 2014 issue of Cooking Light might just be my favorite ever! I’ve already tested four recipes from this issue, all with success. Today I’m here to share the results with you. You’ll find links to all of the original recipes embedded below as well, in case you’d … Continue reading
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Cuban Pork Shoulder with Beans and Rice
Hey lovelies! Today I wanted to tell you about another one of the cooking adventures I had over my holiday break this year. I really revved up the engines in my kitchen over the holidays and tried my hand at some involved recipes. It was fun! (Did you see my Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls & … Continue reading
Pierogies with Sautéed Cabbage and Bacon
This dish is one I didn’t photograph while cooking for two reasons: It is so easy! I didn’t plan to blog about it. Which means I only have one picture of the final dish. But after eating this delicious, change-of-pace dinner, there was no way I could deprive you guys of this recipe. It is … Continue reading
Photo of the Week-Bacon
This week’s photo of the week is bacon? Why bacon? Well, why NOT bacon? Bacon because it’s going to be a good day. This morning I went for a run/walk and could see the Goodyear Blimp flying around town, in preparation for the big Michigan vs Notre Dame game tonight. (Actually that probably would have … Continue reading
Cobb Salad with Avocado Dressing
Cobb Salads. Mmm. Now, I realize Cobb Salads are nothing new or novel. I have little to offer in terms of changing it up. But, I think a good Cobb Salad needs few improvements or modern twists. Here I have just a couple tips for making your next Cobb salad a little better, and some … Continue reading
Lil Cheddar Meat Loaves and Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower with Bacon
Yo dawwwwg I just made the Best.Dinner.Ever. Tried two new recipes. They were BOTH BIG WINNERS. I love it when that happens!!! First I prepared these Lil Cheddar Meat Loaves using a recipe from Taste of Home. MEAT: I used ground sirloin to keep things on the leaner side. CHEESE: I used cubed cheese in … Continue reading
Drunken Pinto Beans
Earlier this spring I planted lots of flowers around our yard, including these potted flowers on our deck. Unfortunately, this little a-hole has taking a rather fond liking to these flowers. In fact, he finds them quite deliciously nom-able. He’s been caught in the act many times over this past week. I’m afraid my attempts … Continue reading
The Second Bombing
Hey friends! How’s your Saturday goin’? Mine’s pretty swell so far. Sipping some tea while I sift through DOZENS of photos from the last few days. I have a few big posts up my sleeves, so hope you’ll stay tuned. In the meantime, I thought I’d pop in the share the breakfast I enjoyed at … Continue reading
Breadstick Pizza
When Papa Romano’s closed earlier this year (sad face), it left a void in my pizza sources. Time to make my own! Recently in Simple & Delicious I saw this recipe for ‘Breadstick Pizza’ that sounded unique, and I decided to try it. (I actually cut the original recipe in half, to feed just two … Continue reading
BART Sandwich
I made the best dinner tonight out of practically nothing. Best sandwich EVER! Well, this sandwich is a close second. And okay, maybe not quite as good as MBD, but best homemade sandwich, okay? I call it the BART! On toasted, seeded rye bread: Bacon! Avocado slices Romaine Tuna, mixed with a dab of Miracle … Continue reading