Since we supposedly live in paradise here in southwest Florida (otherwise known as the land of extremely large and scary insects - seriously!), I wanted to make something tropical for dinner. I'd ...
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Barley Risotto with Ham, Carrots and Red Bell Peppers
The other night I went for a late evening run. I returned home sweaty and satisfied that I'd made it four miles without tripping in the dark or even stopping to walk. My husband was laying down with ...
Cinco de Mayo Celebration Ideas
Cinco de Mayo is Monday, and you know margaritas will be flowing at Happy Hour. But, did you know that Cinco de Mayo is actually an American holiday? I think a lot of people think it's a Mexican ...
What to make with the leftover Easter ham?
One of my favorite parts of holiday dinners is the leftovers. I love the challenge of creating interesting dishes that reimagine the protein into something new and different. At Easter, we usually ...
Homemade Frozen Pizza
Friday night is 'pizza camp out night' at our house. It started as a way to give our oldest a little undivided attention after his twin brothers were born. Now it's one of our favorite traditions and ...
Madras Lentil Tacos
My husband was out of town for business last week, so the boys and I had a couple of super casual meals while he was gone. One night we had McDonald's (gasp! I know, I know, but really, it's their ...
Curried Butternut Squash and Pear Soup
This roasted butternut squash soup is a sophisticated substitute for tomato soup. The pears bring a special sweetness and I love the Jamaican curry. Roasting everything on one sheet pan limits the ...
Corned Beef and Cabbage
With St. Patrick's Day coming up, I had to do a post about corned beef and cabbage. It's not tricky or difficult, but I think it can use a little good publicity. Let's face it: not everyone likes ...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cherries and Pecans
Confession: I lived fifteen years of my life as a vegetarian, and I really don't like vegetables all that much. I can, however, eat my own weight in cheese and pasta, so things worked out ...
Whiskey Sirloin Steak and Cranberries
My boys love meat, and this week I was craving steak. So, I got a couple of beautiful little sirloin steaks from the butcher counter. They were so pretty, I didn’t want my husband to do his standard, ...
