When I told Obed that I was making falafel for dinner, he got a grin on his face and said, “Falafel? I hope it’s not awful. I don’t want awful falafel.” Cheesy jokes are just a daily occurrence in this home. I have been curious about falafel for a long time. I tried to make…
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Sweet Potato & Chicken Pasta with Brown Butter Balsamic Sauce
Scene: Woman stands in kitchen looking dazed and confused. What do I do? What do I make? Ugh I really don’t want to go out to the grocery store! I would have to get presentable to go out into the public….I am not in the mood to be presentable. Searches through refrigerator Hmmm…what did I…
Lamb Burger with Feta Cheese & Yogurt Sauce
The weather around these parts has been a little crazy, last night as I sat on my sofa, with the windows open, reading a book I heard this wailing sound in the distance. I quickly realized that it was a tornado siren. Welcome to Oklahoma! This was the first time Obed and I have…
Sloppy Joe
Ahhh there is nothing more vintage, more classic or more reminiscent of childhood then a good sloppy joe. The savory, yummy, sloppy goodness of a sloppy joe is something that cannot be compared to any other sandwich. Yes this sandwich is simple and straightforward but don’t let it fool you, it’s can be a…
French Fries
Who doesn’t like French fries? (Especially slightly out of focus french fries.) They are one of our country’s number one weakness. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and sprinkles with salt. I like my fries fresh and hot with a side of cold ketchup. Yes cold ketchup, call me weird. I figured…
Sopa de Platano (Plantain Soup)
Yesterday the wind was blowing down the plain and along with it came the rain. It was the perfect weather for a hearty soup. Inspired by new friends, that we made though is very blog, asking if I had ever made plantain soup, I decided I give it a go. I have had plantain soup…
Coconut Cream Cake with Lime Curd
Last week I made a cake. I didn’t make it just because I wanted to plant my butt on the sofa and eat a cake, (notice I didn’t say a piece) I made it because it was Obed’s birthday and birthday means cake. Last year I made him a carrot cake but this year I…
Chicken Lemon Ricotta Pasta
I am standing in my kitchen staring into the abyss of my pantry and telling myself I need to get to the grocery store. The problem is that after spending the whole day chasing and cleaning after 7 rambunctious puppies, I am beat and I really don’t want to make a run to the…
Poblano Chile Poached Eggs and Refried Beans
Do you like huevos? That means eggs in Spanish. Eggs are a big part of our diet here in this house. Obed loves eggs, in fact I found a feather on him the other day…..turned out it was from the pillow, but sometimes I wonder. When I found this recipe for a pouched egg…
S’more Pie: Would you like some more pie?
Forgive me Lord for I have sinned. It has been less then 24 hours since I ate the last slice of this pie and I confess I would eat another. It’s sweet and gooey and oh so delicious, I can’t resist. The best way to avoid temptation is to stay away from it, so I…