Pork chops and applesauce is a natural combination. But what if I added chunky apples instead of apple sauce? Let’s add some pears to those apples too. And why not flambé those apples and pears in a little bourbon? The result was pretty darn tasty. Seared, perfectly medium pork chops that are still nice and…
Spaghetti Pizza
It’s April and that means here in Minnesota we’re entering spring and the weather is warming up. It’s the perfect time to enjoy one last casserole before grilling and summer meal season is upon us. This recipe is simple but nostalgic for me. I first had spaghetti pizza at my [then future] mother-in-law’s house when…
Sate Roasted Shrimp & Parmesan Risotto
I was looking for new recipes to try for Lent when I saw this Parmesan Risotto with Roasted Shrimp recipe from The Kitchn pop up on my Pinterest feed. It immediately went on my brainstorming list and when Tory approved it for our Lent recipes, it went on my menu. The risotto is creamy and…
Imitation Lobster (aka Poor Man’s Lobster)
And today we have: imitation lobster, also known as poor man’s lobster. I don’t like calling it poor man’s lobster though, it makes it sound cheap, and you don’t have to be poor to enjoy this. And let’s be honest, sometimes eating lobster is too much work for the reward, you won’t have to fight…
Ratatouille
So my friend, Ashley, somehow talked me into running a 7K with her this weekend. For those of you who know me, I. Do. Not. Run. I openly express my distaste for running and freely call those who do like running crazy. So I’m not sure how she did this, but for a good 1.5…
Roasted Cauliflower Cacao di Pepi Pasta
When I was a kid I went through a LONG phase where I didn’t like spaghetti with sauce, I just liked noodles, butter and Parmesan. My parents will blame this on my cousin Chelsea, who was at the time, living in the Twin Cities. So the story goes, I used to eat spaghetti with sauce…
