My love for beets is only recently discovered. There are a lot of foods that I never knew I liked until I was a grown adult in my mid-twenties. Beets are one of those foods that I had previously turned my nose up to, oblivious to how delicious they really are. I guess had really […]
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Cheesy Chicken in Poblano Sauce
I saw this recipe, as you might have guessed, on Rachael Ray. I originally saved it for my husband because he loves peppers and spicy food. Well, it actually wasn’t that spicy – I was totally able to tolerate the heat level. We both absolutely loved this and will definitely be making it again. I […]
Cooking Trivia: Yummy Brown Bits
Here’s a little piece of trivia for you. You know how some recipes say to deglaze the pan with wine to pick up the yummy brown bits at the bottom of the pan (like my Whole Wheat Penne with Turkey Sausage and Roasted Vegetables and my Butternut Squash Soup)? Know what those bits are called? Fond. […]
A Meal Fit For a Birthday
I mentioned in a previous post (about a certain delicious oatmeal cake) that my mom recently had a birthday. We all went down to my parents’ house and spent the weekend there to celebrate. Tim, my sister-in-law, Jill, and I cooked my mom a super special birthday lunch. Since I was deemed the project manager, […]
Cornish Game Hens with Roasted Garlic Sauce
Last week, I posted my recipe for Quinoa Casserole with Broccoli and Asparagus and told you I made it with Cornish game hens. I’m sure you’ve been waiting on pins and needles by your computer for the game hen recipe, but alas, the wait is over! Okay, okay… I know it’s more likely you’re thinking, “Cornish […]