For the past several months, Brian and I have been addicted to a couple of British cooking shows on Netflix. One is “The Great British Baking Show” and the other is “The Big Family Cooking Showdown.” They are some of the best cooking shows on […]
Chili is a fall staple here in Texas. It’s a meal you can easily stretch, reinvent as leftovers, is filling and just about everyone loves it. I’ve made a lot of different varieties over the years but have settled in with this one (an amalgamation […]
Spiralized vegetables have become a staple in our house. We love using spiralized veggies in place of high carb foods such as pasta. For weeknight meals, I will often purchase them pre-spiralized. Most grocery stores are offering them these days – everything from zucchini to […]
As I’ve mentioned before, Skinnytaste.com is a huge resource for healthy, balanced meals. This recipe is another example of a home run delivering a flavorful, heart-healthy meal. My husband, Keith, isn’t exactly a salmon fan, but he loves this salmon recipe. So, I consider that […]
Stuffed Peppers are a favorite of mine. Currently, we’re focusing on cutting carbs wherever possible. In most recipes you’ll find rice as a filler along with beef for the peppers. In an effort to cut the carbs, I substituted cauliflower bits for the rice and […]
The New York Times Food section is one of my favorite sources for Sunday suppers. And, this recipe for Beef Bourguignon is a fantastic reason why. It’s divine. Truly. I’ve made a dozen different takes on this dish and this is by far the most […]
I love comfort food – especially on a crisp, fall evening. We don’t have a lot of those days in Houston, Texas. But, when we do, I take advantage of it by cooking a warm, comforting stew. And, sometimes when it’s hot outside and I’m […]
As I have said before, I am a big fan of healthy, comfort food meals. And, they are not necessarily easy to come by. Let’s face it, comfort meals typically mean lots of carbs and lots of unhealthy fat. So, when I find a recipe […]
I am consistently blown away by Gina Homolka who is better known as the blogger who created Skinnytaste.com. She is incredibly talented and has mastered created healthy, balanced dishes without sacrificing flavor. I have shared her recipes with family and friends over the years and […]
Chicken salad is go to in our house for a weekend lunch or a light supper. My chicken salad game was changed forever when Ina Garten taught me to roast my chicken breasts on the bone with the skin on seasoned with olive oil, salt […]
