What does one do when we’ve “been there, done that” with chicken? The answer is, go back… way back. Buttermilk has been used as a marinade for more than 100 years (I’m being conservative) and is known to tenderize and keep chicken moist and tangy. It’s just not that often used. I thought I’d bring…
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Deconstructed Hasselback Potatoes
We’ve all seen those perfectly fanned out potato recipes by now, right? They are not named for the TV host or the football player either. The name is derived from the restaurant where they were first introduced in the 1940s, Hasselbacken in Stockholm, Sweden which opened in that city in 1748 and where they are…
When a Vegan Comes to Visit
I have a lot of respect for a person who has the fortitude to live a vegan lifestyle. I mean, I buy cheap boots and crack jokes that they are “Vegan Leather”, but that’s not what this is. This shit is real and it’s a conscious decision. My long time girlfriend was passing through and…
Quiche Two Ways
I LOVE eggs. Scrambled, boiled, poached, fried… It doesn’t matter to me. I don’t think I’ve ever met an egg I didn’t like. As a result of this love, I and extremely fond of frittatas, strattas and the mother of them all, quiche. That cheesy eggy fluffiness all baked into the perfect crust… Yaaaaassss, b!@ch!…
My Beef With Meat Labeling
It’s hard to decipher the grocery code these days. “Lactose Free, Gluten Free, Organic, Free Range, Cage Free, All Natural, Fat Free, Hormone Free… The list goes on and on. Buzz words for days! You can rest assured that whatever becomes the hip new food trend will be coming soon to a label near you….
The Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcake
If I am going to call anything “The Ultimate”, I’d better bring that shit. I mean seriously, it’s put up or shut up time with that, right? Right. The Rockstar is a fiend for this combo and he’s not ashamed to admit it! This confection was ALL him. One cupcake is way more than enough,…
Irish Tacos
Like many of you, I made a corned beef brisket to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. I didn’t blog it because it’s basic and I wouldn’t be telling you anything new. Cook it slow and low with some vinegar, cabbage, carrots and potatoes and serve it with an Irish beer. Guinness is a favorite but not…
Butter Chicken
I really love Butter Chicken. I have had it made rich and creamy where the sauce is thick like gravy and I’ve had it where the sauce is thinner and lighter and more lemony. Both ways are delicious, but today I am talking about the former. This was a pretty straight forward sauce and the…
Dark Chocolate Chip Muffins
My kiddo is on spring break and all three boys will be home tomorrow. I thought it would be nice to leave them with a morning treat. I looked in the pantry and saw dark chocolate chunks and became inspired to make some muffins! These oversized breakfast treats are going to make my boys SUPER…
Chicken Chile Verde Two Ways
This dish is so simple that it cooks on it’s own! Ok, it’s a slow cooker recipe but still! I’m going to show you two ways to serve this chicken in two meals that will both be satisfying to your family. This is my style chile verde. I’ve done it from scratch and it’s great,…
Green Spaghetti
Sometimes you’ll call food ridiculous names just to make it exciting to the small humans who need to eat it. I am glad to have heard so many people referred to pesto pasta as “green spaghetti”. Last year I began to challenge myself to eating and serving fewer meals with meat in them each week….
Walnut Pesto
Pine nuts are not cheap. About thirty bucks a pound, actually. Walnuts on the other hand, are about seven dollars for the same weight. This is a HUGE difference. We have guests visiting and I found out one of them LOVES pesto. So, naturally I decided to make my beautiful and delicious “Green Spaghetti” (recipe…
The Swearing Mom's Guide To Life 