guinness "stout" beef stew
i am all about stews and slow cooked meals as the weather turns colder. i love when something is simmering away all day, the smells drive me crazy… Read More »
quinoa stuffed squash
squash is in season right now, i see it everywhere. of course you can always find squash around but for some reason i think fall squash tastes better…. Read More »
cheater’s duck confit
today is my husbands birthday (happy birthday honey!) we usually have date night friday nights but since today is a special day, it’s tonight. since going out takes… Read More »
meatless monday: asparagus pesto
ever make a recipe that calls for asparagus tips? what do you do with the stalks? i stick them in the freezer and forget about them. i find… Read More »
"cheaters" pad thai
don’t look at this picture and think, wow, she pulled it off, because i didn’t. well, i guess i kind of did…but i cheated! with any recipe you… Read More »
holiday recipe #3: {crock pot} sweet and sour brisket
i love brisket. it is one of my favorite holiday meals (they all seem to be though don’t they). i have only made brisket in the oven so… Read More »
kasha varnishkes
kasha varnishkes…my favorite. i love the golden caramelized onions and garlic. the crunch of the kasha (it is soft, but i think it’s still a little crunchy) vs… Read More »
meatless monday: veggie stuffed peppers
i love stuffed peppers. they are not something however i make all the time (but if you look here you can find anther recipe). we made these a… Read More »
zucchini pancakes with yogurt sauce
did you grow zucchini this year? i did and it was out of control. zucchini tends to take up a lot of space in a garden (i didn’t… Read More »
updated recipe: kicked up sesame noodles
i love taking old recipes and doctoring them up. sesame noodles are one of my all time favorites. yesterday i actually had a couple minutes to eat lunch,… Read More »