I had some gnocchi in the pantry for sometime now so I thought about making something with it. I generally make a gnocchi soup, sometimes I pan fry them but I wanted something a little different and I do love making sheet pan meals, a little prep and into the oven. They are easy, quick and quite tasty plus clean up is very easy. … Continue reading Sheet Pan Gnocchi
I have made this dish several times and where I didn’t make anything new this week I want to share this with you again in hopes that you give it a try. It has great flavor and isn’t too difficult to make. The only thing that takes a little time is roasting the garlic but it’s all hands off so throw that part in the … Continue reading Roasted Garlic Pesto Pasta and Sausage
So I may have mentioned a time or two that I am not a fan of mushrooms, the texture is a little odd to me and they can be really earthy. I also have a thing for green beans, not a fan. They also taste way to earthy to me. I do understand what mushrooms can bring to the dish and I will use them … Continue reading Beef Stroganoff
Running a little late this morning, not just in writing this but in all things. I really have to go grocery shopping sooner rather than later, the fridge is looking a little bare. Asked the hubby what he needed for the week and what did he want for Sunday dinner. He asked for beef stroganoff, seriously I have never made that, he was shocked, it … Continue reading Beef Bourguignon
Sometimes simple is best. I haven’t been in the mood for a lot of cooking of late. I haven’t really analyzed what’s going on but sometimes I get into a little bit of a funk and things start shutting down. I think the first to go is my desire to get into the kitchen and start cooking. I usually enjoy being in the kitchen and … Continue reading Spaghetti Carbonara
Sitting in a breakfast joint in Wilmington NC at the moment (Saturday). I had a different plan for this week’s blog but when I packed my bag yesterday (Friday) I thought don’t forget to grab your laptop and guess what I forgot so here we are. Using my phone is not ideal for this so bear with me. I am in NC trying to coordinate … Continue reading Linguine with lemon garlic shrimp
I made this last night, my sister-in-law requested eggplant parmesan and this is my go-to recipe. It is the one that helped me change my mind that I didn’t like eggplant even though I had never even tried it. It is also the recipe that brought San Marzano canned tomatoes to my pantry. I do found this recipe in a Food Network Magazine. It is … Continue reading Eggplant Parmesan
I started with wanting to make beef and broccoli and then I went to the garden. It’s been an OK year as I have eluded to in previous posts. Broccoli has always been a bumper crop, until this year. So my beef and broccoli turned into beef and vegetables, which was still very good and If needed to, I would add whatever vegetable I had … Continue reading Beef and Vegetables
I have been trying ALL week to make zucchini lasagna. I made a version of it and let me tell you why. I had a very large zucchini last weekend. I wasn’t able to get to it and when I went into the fridge for something else, I noticed it was gone. OK I can pivot no worries. I am sure there will be another … Continue reading Zucchini Lasagna
The other day my daughter-in-law dropped off some polenta that she made. I think I made polenta once, or maybe I bought it, I honestly can’t remember. I do remember having to sear it in a pan because left over polenta tends to solidify pretty quickly. I had some chicken thighs in the fridge, I know I think I ALWAYS have chicken thighs in the … Continue reading White Wine Chicken Thighs over Creamy Polenta
