Beef Burgundy is a delicious dish that normally takes several hours to make. Originating in French cuisine, it was considered a peasant dish, so the slow cooking process in wine helped to tenderize a cut of meat that would not have achieved tenderness any other way. I have used beef […]
This bowl of chili is both delicious and hearty. Its flavors are meaty, rich and as spicy or mild as you like. The inspiration for this recipe was an oven baked chili recipe card from The Pampered Chef that used chipotle chiles in adobo sauce. As many times as I’ve […]
If you are a meat eater, you’ve most likely enjoyed a chicken pot pie. It is a perfect cold weather dish that has too many variations to count. It is also a great way to re-purpose leftover chicken. This recipe however, has a deep southern spin. I found this bayou-style […]
Tabbouleh is one of my favorite side dishes. I love the crunchiness of the fresh vegetables, paired with the acidity of lemon and olive oil. I came across a Cooking Light recipe card with tabbouleh in a recipe notebook I received at my bridal shower. It is originally paired with […]
What is a steamed chicken with mixed vegetables dish without a dipping sauce?! I have made Homemade Steamed Chicken with Mixed Vegetables several times for a last minute dinner, but never before with a sauce. I don’t know what took me so long! When we do get takeout, I always […]
The inspiration for the recipe stems from the first trip Taylor and I took to Boston several years ago. He loves the Red Sox, so I got tickets from one of my Mom’s coworkers to see a game at Fenway Park. We drove all the way from Maryland for a […]
This is another recipe that my Nouna gave to my Mom, and it ended up in one of my recipe binders. It is very reminiscent of the Greek Yemousto (stuffed veggies) in terms of ingredients and flavors, without as many steps! Taylor even said, “This might be the best dish […]
This recipe was given to my Mom by my Nouna (Godmother in Greek). I am very lucky to have so many wonderful cooks in my life. My Nouna is no exception. Any recipe she recommends, I am eager to try. The original recipe uses traditional spaghetti, half-and-half, and gorgonzola cheese. […]
This is another recipe that I grew up eating. It was given to my Mom by my Nouna. The original recipe is delicious, but contains potato, bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. My Mom also added whole cherry tomatoes to the original recipe, and the way that they puff up (and […]
This is yet another recipe from my childhood. It was originally named Taco Twist Soup for the spiral noodles in the soup. I include twist in the title because the twist is making it Paleo by eliminating the cheese and pasta. I added an additional bell pepper, and cut them […]
