Hubby loves pumpkin seeds/pie/anything, so when he came home from work toting a huge basket of pumpkins and squash this weekend (courtesy of a generous co-worker who also runs a local produce farm), it was only natural that we would spend a good portion of our weekend roasting, seeding, baking, etc. While these seeds were...
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Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
Bacon is something that my husband (and most of America) is thankful for everyday, even if it's not always on our Thanksgiving table. I've made this once before for our family Thanksgiving gathering, and it was a hit. This recipe is even better than the one I tried before, according to my husband. Since my...
Happy November!
Happy November! Now that Halloween is over, it's time to start thinking toward Thanksgiving...or at least I am. Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday. It has all the wonderful food, and fun family gathering time, and none of the craziness that comes with Christmas' gift-giving, shopping, wrapping, and racing around own for weeks on end....
Michael's Epic Pumpkin Pie and a Gizmodo Shooting Challenge
I submitted this photo of pumpkin pie to Gizmodo.com's Fall Food Porn Shooting Challenge, and it is featured on their "11 Photos of Delicious Fall Foods" page. Check it out here! (It is about half way down the page.) Hope everyone had a lovely weekend! Here is my recipe for Pumpkin Pie, which Hubby described...
Mushroom and Leek Pasta with Garlic Bruschette
Note- This post was updated with new photos in 2020. My week spent cooking from Gordon Ramsay's Home Cooking by Gordon Ramsay has been delectably delightful. He has long been one of my favorite celebrity chefs, but until now, I haven't cooked very many of his recipes. Better late than never, but I definitely plan...
Corn Fritters with Yogurt Dip
Subtle hints of red chile add a bit of heat to these fantastic corn fritters. In less than 15 minutes you could whip these together for a great appetizer, or in our case, a light dinner. Delicious. Also, have I mentioned that this cookbook is amazing? Buy it for yourself, or ask Santa for it...
Beef Meatball Sandwich with Melting Mozzarella and Tomato Salsa
This fancied-up variation of a burger is a must-try. I love the fresh, bright flavors of the salsa combined with the perfectly seasoned meatballs and creamy mozzarella. No store-bought condiments necessary. Spectacular lunch on a cold day. Beef Meatball Sandwich with Melting Mozzarella and Tomato Salsa Credit: Gordon Ramsay's Home Cooking by Gordon Ramsay Ingredients:...
Sirloin Tacos with Quick Pickled Cabbage and Wasabi Mayo
This Asian twist on a Mexican favorite made for a wonderful weeknight dinner, and it came together really quickly. The sirloin is marinaded after it is cooked, and it absorbs the flavors wonderfully. We will definitely be making these again soon. Sirloin Tacos with Quick Pickled Cabbage and Wasabi Mayo Credit: Gordon Ramsay's Home Cooking...
Ten Things I Can't Live & Cook Without For a Year
I'm a planner. It's as simple as that. When we found out we would be moving to Italy, I immediately began a categorized packing list, arranged according to priority, and size. The more time I spend thinking about what I want to bring with me, or what I feel like I NEED to bring, I...
Slow-Roasted Filet of Beef with Basil Parmesan Mayonnaise
Of all the recipes I planned to try this week from my Cookbook of the Week: Barefoot Contessa Foolproof by Ina Garten, I think I was most looking forward to this one. It had nothing but delicious written all over it: filet of beef, fresh basil, homemade mayonnaise, "slow-roasted". I was salivating just reading about...