I have mentioned before that Taylor’s favorite place is not the grocery store, and conversely it is one of my favorite places (when not crowded). However, I may request his presence more frequently because whenever he is with me I am more efficient, we buy less, and we end up […]
The inspiration for this dish came from a “Skinny Slow Cooker” special publication from Better Homes and Gardens. It was an impulse buy at the register in the Commissary. I am the absolute target audience for businesses stocking small items and magazines at the cashier. At least 50% of the […]
This dish was inspired by a Rachel Ray recipe that I found a few years ago in an US Weekly magazine. Not your typical place to find recipes, right?! She created meatballs made of ground chicken in a sauce of butter and Frank’s Red Hot to mimic the flavors of […]
The inspiration for this dish came from Chef Will Leroux’s Clam Chowder recipe in Relish magazine. There is something magical about a creamy seafood chowder, and I have always loved clam chowder. However, given my aim of healthy eating, I am not normally drawn to chowder recipes because they contain […]
Believe it or not, these wings are a staple at my family’s Greek Easter celebration. They may not seem like a traditional Greek dish, yet each year they are one of the first of many delicious appetizers to be served. Even though Greek Easter is an entire day devoted to […]
I found the inspiration for this dish on a recipe card from Taste of Home magazine. I am always on the lookout for recipes from different cuisines, and not surprisingly, scotch broth originates in Scotland. Much like beef burgundy, it is often made with proteins requiring slow braising (like lamb […]
Meatballs are one of the greatest foods in the world. Not only are they a perfect bite of delicious protein, but there are so many variations of meat and seasonings that the possibilities are endless! Keftedes is a Greek fried meatball that is typically made with bread crumbs, onion and […]
The inspiration for this dish: nostalgia. As much as Taylor and I enjoy eating Paleo, there are some dishes that will just never align with those parameters and that’s okay! Certainly, if you have a gluten or milk allergy, you will be unable to enjoy this recipe and I apologize! […]
Often inspired by the Food Network, I adapted a recipe from Aarti Sequerira from the show “Aarti Party.” As I have mentioned in previous recipes, I love the spice and complexity of Indian flavors. Chef Sequerira seeks to make those flavors accessible to home chefs, and I loved this recipe! […]
If you have looked at my recipes, you’ve probably noticed that I use chipotle chiles in adobo sauce quite frequently. Please don’t chalk that up to a lack of creativity. I love spicy food, and for me the additional flavor and heat that most chiles give to any dish are […]
