Yesterday I was reviewing my posts for the last week and I realize that I have been on a real Italian kick. It happened and I wasn’t even looking or trying. Obviously I love Italian food, if you haven’t noticed, but you don’t want to get into a rut. I think part of it too…
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Lazy Woman’s Dinner: Almost Carbonara
It’s a new work week, it’s stinking HOT and I am tired. What do I make for dinner when I get home? I wanted to make something effortless and quick, because I did not feel like hanging out in my poorly ventulated kitchen. Also I had been nursing the headache from H-E-double hockey sticks and…
Sweet Potato and Poblano Salad with Honey and Rosemary Dressing
Last week I got my first issue from my new subscription of Bon Appetit. I’ve been reading this magazine for sometime now but never subscribed to it. Instead I opted to pay $4 to $5 a pop for each issue. Finally I got wise and got a subscription, which is much more economically friendly. This…
Italian Sausage with Saucy White Beans
I have been dragging my feet about posting this recipe. Unfortunately it is due to my own vanity. There is nothing wrong with this dish, in fact it is incredibly tasty. The reason I was dragging my feet is because I was not happy with the pictures I took. However I decided my photography insecurites is…
Ricotta Gnocchi with Sausage and Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
Ricotta Gnocchi with Sausage and Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night trying to eat your pillow? Bizarre question perhaps? Not that I have, but there are times that I could have because I woke up so hungry. If you have, your dreams have now come true. …
Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki Sauce
Summer is here and so is the incredible edible zucchini. There are so many different ways to eat a zucchini. I have had it grilled, had it as a bread and I even made noodles with it, which was a lot of fun. Last week I decided I will try them out as a fritter. …
Spicy Tomato Shrimp with Creamy Polenta
Ahhhhh…the heavens have opened and I have found a new love. For awhile now I have been curious about polenta but it was usually mentioned hand-in-hand with grits. This made me hesitant and it was little bit of a turned off, because it was compared in likeness to grits and I hate grits. I know to some people that may…
Seasoned Skirt Steak with Grilled Vegetables
It is summer time and everyone wants to grill, except for me. I have come to a realization that I am just not a fan of the heat, but I love me a good steak on the grill. Now don’t get me wrong I am not a complete woosie when it comes to the heat. …
Chicken Salad Stuffed Tomatoes
If you didn’t know apparently the southern part of the Midwest is in the clutches of a heatwave…and it’s not burning in my heart. Did you get that? It’s a little joke. You know like the song…..ok maybe it wasn’t so great, sorry moving on. Needless to say it is hot, like really hot, like…
Basil and Mint Melon Salad
Holy HOTNESS! No not talking about me, talking about the weather today. Let me sum it up for you really quick. It consisted of the following; flat tire, riding in a black car with leather seats and no air conditions, a heat index of 120, busted air conditioning at the office, rocking the fan blown…