There is this little barbecue joint in Anoka called Q Fanatic that was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives a while ago. We stumbled on it looking for local restaurants that were featured on Food Network. Their barbecue is out of this world – especially their baby back ribs. I need to figure out who…
Rosemary Potatoes
Have a mentioned before that my husband and I are high school sweethearts? The first year we were dating was my junior year and his senior year. Every year Ely’s seniors take a trip to Washington D.C. that typically falls over spring break. The year of my husband’s senior year spring break and DC trip…
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…
Boursin Mashed Potatoes
My husband’s favorite comfort food is mashed potatoes. It’s like chicken soup to him when he gets sick. I’m always trying to find new ways to dress up mashed potatoes to get a little variety into our life and one day the morning show we were listening to on our way to work was talking…
Roasted Balsamic Asparagus
I never ate asparagus growing up. It wasn’t because I refused to eat it, it was because my parents just didn’t serve it. I’m pretty sure it had something to do with my aunt traumatizing my dad when he was growing up. You see my Aunt Barb is the oldest of a family of five…
