Brittany's PantrySpicy White Bean Dip W/Sriracha
Have you ever read the description of a dish or read the ingredient list and you just knew it was going to be good? I do that all time. Like when I check out the recipe for a chocolate cake and I see the words sour cream, cocoa, coffee, ganache, and vanilla….
Quick Korean Beef
Aaaah! I’m back! Between moving to the new house and the loss of all electronics (including internet), I have returned with an arsenal of incredible recipes to share with you! First on the list this summer is this Korean Beef. Oh. My. Lanta. This is good. And I mean, really good. My…
Weeknight Marinara: How To Make Store-Bought Sauce Taste Like Homemade
If you could smell what I smell right now, you would swear I had spent hours in the kitchen chopping, dicing, mincing, and stirring my way to the awesome sauce you see above. If you could taste what is in this picture, you just might start searching my house for the Italian…
Carnita Nachos W/Chipotle-Lime Crema
So. There is this big game coming up. Maybe you have heard of it. Its called the Super Bowl. I only mention it because I happened to be visiting some hardcore football fans the weekend the competing teams were selected and I actually witnessed the games. Not being a huge sports…
Simple Artichoke Dip
Ah. Classic artichoke dip. How I love thee… There are some things in this world that you just need to know how to make. Bread, poached eggs, really good chocolate chip cookies, and if I may be so bold as to add to the list-artichoke dip. Its classic. Its simple. Its familiar…
Garlic Toast
A few days ago I posted a quick, weeknight worthy recipe for a simple Pasta Puttanesca. It is essentially foolproof, is made with all things from your pantry, and if you make it with whole wheat pasta, is actually quite healthy. Like the main dish, the garlic toast that accompanied it was…
Weeknight Pasta Puttanesca
Its no secret the our family loves food with a tang to it. We are just ‘tangy’ people, I guess. It isn’t as though you couldn’t tell by the kinds of recipes I post here. They are a direct reflection of what is on my table every day. Hence, the evidence is…
Roasted Pepper Hummus
Roasted pepper hummus is one of the most common things I find in the refrigerators of my friends. Well, that and red wine. Whenever I talk to someone who has made hummus for the first time, they always mention how incredibly good it is. As yummy as store bought hummus is, there…
Instant Veggie Dip: Back To School Post #8
I came across this recipe via 100 Days Of Real Food and even though I have a reliable ranch dressing recipe that I use, I liked the flavors and thickness of this one for dip. The fact that it is a spice mix that you make ahead is extremely appealing to me. Just…
Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
This is just a simple recipe I am sharing. No grand story, no anecdotes. Just a practical list of ingredients that you may use to replace the chemical laden alternative in the little pouches on the grocery store shelves. But remember. This will not taste like the salty packets you are used…
Grilled Ribeye W/Rosemary & Dijon
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: When it comes to steak, I am kind of a purist. I know that my past grilled beef recipes kind of contradict that, but honestly, as my Father’s daughter, I like it grilled with salt and pepper. So much that 99.9 percent of…
Instant Hummus-Back To School Post #4
Don’t be misled by the title of this post! When I say ‘instant’ hummus, I don’t mean it is a mix or prepackaged, but rather that it is so easy and quick, it comes together in almost an instant! Of course you could purchase the hummus from the store. And most of…
Lemon & Garlic Shrimp Linguini
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know that I only post recipes that I make regularly; recipes that have made an appearance on my table several times and will continue to do so long after these words are archived. I have actually been making this dish for years…
Roasted Garlic Sandwich Spread & Mason Jars In The Fridge
I was mixing up this spread and found myself telling my husband this story: When I was a kid, there was always a quart mason jar in the back of the fridge filled with what looked like mayonnaise, but that I knew was really filled with a strong smelling garlic concoction my…
How To: Roast Garlic
Roasted garlic! Finally! I have been meaning to blog about this for forEVER! If you have never done it before, you are in for a tremendous treat! Not only is it ridiculously easy, but once you eat it and cook with it, you will wonder how you ever got along without it….
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