SKILLET CHARRED POTATOES – Start with Yukon Gold potatoes. Cut them into chunks and char to perfection in a cast-iron skillet. Then mix in the trinity (diced and sautéed onions, celery, and green peppers)! Continue cooking until the added vegetables are soft. Potatoes are comfort food, loved the world over, and these skillet charred potatoes […]
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SOFT BOILED EGG – w/ buttermilk biscuits, fruit jam, and coffee. Soft Boiled Egg Bring water to a full boil. With a spoon, slowly place the egg in water. Continue at a full boil for exactly 5 minutes. Remove, drain the boiling water and fill the pot with cold water, allowing the eggs to cool […]
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Pantry Pizza – I was home alone and I wished for a pizza. We mainly eat home-cooked meals and I thought… how can I make a 🍕 pizza out of my fridge and pantry? I grabbed the Pillsbury Grand biscuits, some Italian tomato sauce in a jar, an onion, chopped up yesterday’s roasted chicken thigh […]
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Breakin’ All The Rules Bennies! – This non-traditional version of Eggs Benedict is quick & easy + only costs a buck or so! ie: one slice of bread, one slice of ham, 4 eggs, 1/2 lemon, pinch salt, & half a stick of salted butter & in only 10 minutes – I was eating brunch! […]
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NACHOS – These nachos are fantastic and were inspired by The Grill at The Gaylord Hotel and Resort. They are constructed using flavorful chicken breasts (pulled into shreds, and marinated in a chipotle/mayo peppery sauce), pickled onion (available online or at your grocery), jalapeño slices, chopped fresh avocados, black beans (cooked in a spicy seasoning […]
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SHRIMP SCAMPI & SALAD – made for a light summer meal. I butterflied the shrimp to make the presentation more exotic, and served just four large shrimp each – they went a long way. Lightly season and sauté the shrimp in some olive oil, add butter and baste, then after a little color, remove shrimp […]
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Shrimp – Boiled in crab & seafood seasoning until just pink, remove, drain, and place on serving plates, make spaghetti carbonara* (sans the bacon) with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Place the trimmed interior leaves of Romain lettuce (dressed in a little vinaigrette) to the side of the shrimp. Mound the spaghetti onto the plate and garnish it […]
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HANDMADE! When we casually walk across a handmade oriental rug, we should be more aware of the amount of labor and centuries of passed-down techniques that went into its creation. I have heard rug dealers say, people don’t want traditional design rugs anymore. The craft needs to be appreciated as much or more than the […]
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GROWING ORCHIDS AT HOME – There is a myth that orchids are one of the most difficult plants to grow in the world of horticulture, and for some reason, growing orchids is thought of as a hobby only for the wealthy. Over two years ago we bought the orchid plant, pictured, at a supermarket and […]
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CHICKEN SCHNITZEL – Cooked in toasted breadcrumbs, we were raving about this for days after fixing it. Just take two chicken breasts, flattened them in a plastic storage bag. We used a French-style wooden rolling pin. The only other bit to know is to lightly season your flour and bread crumbs with salt & pepper! […]