The garden is definitely winding down, yesterday the cucumbers, squash, eggplants, peppers and even the broccoli were all pulled out. The broccoli surprised me, it usually stays for longer than the other plants. We harvested the rest of the potatoes and some carrots and a few turnips. There a few potatoes that we need to use up sooner rather than later, they either had some … Continue reading Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes
I have been wanting to make these for awhile, I had picked up some bao buns from the Asian market quite some time ago and they have been sitting in the freezer waiting for me to make something with them. I generally make crispy pork belly with these buns, and I love me some pork belly, however it is a long process to make pork … Continue reading Crispy Chicken Bao Buns
I was looking at my new Scott Conant cookb00k Peace Love and Pasta and decided to try one of the recipes. I couldn’t find the pasta or the cheese that he used so I will share with you what I made using the pasta and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. I do not recall ever using rigatoni pasta shape before and it was absolutely lovely with this … Continue reading Pork Ragu over Rigatoni
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
