With the return of cold weather, my pasta nights transition from fresh veggie-based sauces to creamy ones full of cozy flavors. Earthy mushrooms and warm, mildly sweet nutmeg make this pasta dish a hug on a plate. The easy dinner recipe is done in under 30 minutes, so it’s the perfect winter weeknight meal! Continue reading
Ah, grill season. So many awesome recipes pop up this time of year, but it leaves us grill-less individuals twiddling our thumbs. If the grill masters have you craving a juicy steak but you aren’t keen on heating up the entire house with the broiler, just whip this baby up stove-top. Continue reading
Spaghetti squash is one of those type-cast ingredients. The poor guy is so versatile, but he shines so very well as a pasta substitute, that sometimes we forget to let him stretch his wings. And so I give you: Spaghetti Squash Tacos. Continue reading
Homemade pizza? Check. No long wait? Check. No oven? Check! The quick and dirty route to delicious, crispy thin-crust pizza; just grab a flatbread and do it stove-top! Continue reading
You know what goes well on top of carbs? More carbs. Crispy, garlicky breadcrumbs add texture and flavor in this easy-as-pie pasta recipe. Actually, this is easier-than-pie. 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
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
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
The Lazy Suzan 