Do you know why chickpeas are so popular lately? I do! It’s because they recently ditched their long-standing, unfortunately unattractive name. What would you prefer to say: “I’m eating chickpeas!” or “I’m eating garbanzo beans…” No contest. Continue reading
If you want good BBQ, there are no short cuts. Low and slow is the only way. The silver lining? Why, that rule means BBQ recipes and your slow cooker are a match made in heaven, of course! Continue reading
Veggie-loaded for a fresh, crisp crunch, these guys will become an addiction. For a healthy twist, use oven “fries” instead of actual fries. All the flavor; none of the guilt. Continue reading
Starting this blog has made me realize that I have a thing for cramming food inside of other food. Like, I really do. Really, really do. A lot. So today we continue with tradition (obsession?) by slipping some chocolate and peanut butter into slices of mini french bread. Continue reading
Ah… Bacon, cheddar and jalapeño. The intrepid trio. Boldly going where no ingredients have gone before. Well, that’s probably not true. But this is a good combo, nonetheless. Continue reading
Got a steak ‘n’ potatoes kind of guy at home? Change things up for him by transforming his favorite dish into a hand-held one! Continue reading
A coworker clued me into a drink that tastes like a bowl of a certain toucan-endorsed cereal. It quickly became my baker friend and my favorite sweet boozy concoction and we decided alcohol-laced cupcakes were the logical next step. Get ready to fall in love. Continue reading
This is the time of year when lamb is at its best. Grass-fed (as opposed to off season grain-fed) being the key to why “in season” lamb is better. Ask the butcher at your grocery store whether you’re buying grass-fed lamb – I promise that, like, 98% of butchers are really very friendly. Continue reading
When it comes to pasta, Springtime means lighter, crisper dishes. This simple dish gets its appetizing speckled look from a generous sprinkling of pepper. Serve as a stand alone meal or as a side to grilled beef or chicken. Continue reading
What’s better than a delicious fresh pasta sauce? Put your hand down; I’ll tell you. What’s better is a delicious fresh pasta sauce that is even more delicious as leftovers a day or two later. Continue reading
