I was looking for an older recipe I wrote about before for today’s blog. Reason being is I didn’t really make anything note worthy this past week. For our #worldwidewednesday family dinner we went to the Azores and while we liked everything except for the sausage, it was SO smoky and the texture was not to my liking. So this recipe Portuguese recipe popped up … Continue reading Portuguese Braised Pork Shoulder and Clams
Last week I needed a very small amount of quinoa for my watermelon salad. But me being me saw that there was a little less than half a bag plus a new unopened bag. In my infinite wisdom; why not make the half bag and figure out something to make with the leftovers. I do this kind of thinking a lot. Happy to report that … Continue reading Quinoa stir fried rice
I was just reflecting on how quiet it was sitting out here on the porch with the dog. THEN my son showed up with his dog to let him run around the field to expel some energy. Luckily his dog and our dog get along quite well and chasing tennis balls is the best game ever. Last week for our #worldwidewednesday family dinner we went … Continue reading Mongolian Beef & Buuz meat filled dumpling
Word of the weekend “procrastination” – I made my “usual” list of things I need to get to. Some more important than others. Out of 19 things, don’t worry some are silly but I write them all down so I don’t forget; or is it more so I can cross them off. Friday night I tell myself to get up and get going early. I … Continue reading Porchetta – herb pork belly wrapped pork loin
You might be wondering why is she making a ragu in summer. Technically it is summer, but just barely. Though this weekend is hot and humid and I chose today (Friday) to make a ragu. Reasoning is last weekend I bought Flanken short ribs and needed to make something with them and I was craving something a little saucy. I feel the need to also … Continue reading Flanken Cut Short Rib Ragu
You often do not think of boneless chicken thighs being crispy; at least I don’t. These pack a lot of flavor and a little crisp to your weeknight boneless skinless chicken thighs. It comes together pretty easy and quick. You could be eating in under 25 minutes; that’s a quick in my books. I served these along side some roasted broccoli and some garlic parmesan … Continue reading boneless chicken thighs – bold and crispy
My garden has been on my mind for several weeks now, nothing is in the ground except the garlic is coming up that I planted last fall; well some of the garlic I planted is coming up. Happens to me ALL the time. Say I plant a hundred bulbs; I would probably get 60-70 to actually take. I’m not complaining really it is just how … Continue reading Pork Chops with Cider-Dijon Sauce
Good morning and Happy Easter! I woke up early this morning to get my blog done and to also hide eggs for my adult children to find, It is getting harder and harder to find spots they haven’t already found the eggs in years past. Last year I resorted to using tape to stick the eggs to the bottom of things so they couldn’t just … Continue reading Bibimbap using up leftover bulgogi
My daughter and I watch a lot of cooking shows and of course have some favorite chefs that we route for if they are in a cooking competition. I love Jet Tila and hope he kicks ass in the Tournament of Champions. He recently came out with a cookbook and though I haven’t ordered it yet he has been promoting his Thai Cashew Chicken and … Continue reading Thai Cashew Chicken
Sitting at the island this morning with the fam having breakfast that my husband made using up the leftover bread that he made for our World Wide Wednesday Colombian meal trying to come up with something to write about. I think one of the best things made this past week was My daughters WWW contribution. She made a lovely bowl of Lentejas Ahumadas Con Chorizo … Continue reading Smoky Lentils with Chorizo
