Have a mentioned that I love Penzeys Spices? One of the reasons is they inspire me to try new spices and seasonings. Their catalogs come with recipes that feature their spices and their stores always have a half dozen or so recipe cards. I first bought Sate Seasoning in order to try it in a…
30 Minute Baked Ziti
Today is Ash Wednesday and marks the start of Lent. During Lent, Catholics abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays in between. Tory & I are planning to post a meat-free meal starting today and continuing every Friday through Easter. Since Lent is a time of [among other things] self-denial,…
Brown Sugar Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
I’ve mentioned before that my dad’s favorite cookies are oatmeal raisin. Earlier this year, I tried and posted the Pioneer Woman’s brown sugar oatmeal cookies and just knew I could turn them into Oatmeal Raisin. So for my dad’s birthday last year I went for it and made Brown Sugar Oatmeal Raisin cookies. The extra…
Tequila Lime Chicken with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa and Corn & Black Bean Hash
Derek likes to joke that he is the ‘Le Gourmet Chef’ in our household and I’m just his sous chef. However, its times like these when he comes up with an idea like this that I start to wonder if he has a point. But at least he still needs me to execute the ideas…
Cilantro Lime Rice
Who doesn’t love Chipotle? I mean look at all the copy-cat recipes out there online? Tory and I have tried several times to make burritos and burrito bowls and we have come up with some really tasty dishes but it’s hard to make a direct comparison. One of the most successful pieces out of these…
Home Fries
When I’m looking for a quick side to go along with a steak, pork chops or any other protein I happen to be cooking, these home fries are my go to choice. The potates have a crisp outer crust yet are tender on the inside and paired with the sweetness of lightly caramelized onions are…
