I'll be the first to admit that, as a family, we don't eat as many vegetables as I would like. They are usually an afterthought in my meal planning. …
Dinner
Shrimp Dumpling Soup
Despite what my last several posts may imply, we have not solely been eating cinnamon rolls, cookies, and dessert. During the craziness of the …
Blackened Salmon Tacos with Avocado Sauce and Black Bean & Corn Relish
Yep, it's November. Nope, haven't started thinking about Thanksgiving yet. Please don't leave - I've got tacos for you. Maybe because it still …
Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
A few weeks ago, I picked up a copy of Milk Street magazine, the new culinary endeavor by Chris Kimball (of Cook's Illustrated and bow tie fame). It …
Shrimp Burgers with Bacon and Mozzarella
My oldest daughter decided to stop eating beef a few months ago. This usually isn't a problem since we tend to eat more chicken and fish than beef …
Pan Seared Cod with Mexican Esquites
The kids are going back to school next week and it's starting to feel like the end of summer. The fact that a tropical storm/hurricane is scheduled to …
Pasta with Shrimp and Feta in Tomato Cream Sauce
My kids have been on summer vacation and, by extension, I have been too. Without the regular routine of getting kids ready for school in the mornings …
Crab and Corn Ravioli with Browned Butter
Sometimes I set out to make one dish and end up with something else. Such was the case with this crab and corn ravioli recipe. I had wanted to …
Roasted Salmon with Tomato, Watermelon, Feta Salad
Savor the best of summer produce with this tomato, watermelon, feta salad served with roasted salmon. The beginning of summer might have been …
Banh Mi Hot Dogs
I fully admit I'm not a big fan of standard hot dogs but hand me a quality frank with creative toppings and I'll savor it just as much as a good …
Spice-Rubbed Grilled Flap Steak with Parsley Garlic Lemon Butter
I'm back with more food from the grill. Ever since my husband got a fancy new grill last year for Fathers Day, I've been trying to improve my grilling …
Asian Grilled Shrimp and Mango
The official start of summer may be another month away but I'm getting ready for it now. With a stash of fruit-herb sorbets in the freezer and dinner …
Asian Marinated Chicken with Green Mango and Carrot Salad
I have never been able to figure out why some blog posts are so much harder to produce than others. Even after three years of blogging, I still …
Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli Bowls with Garlic Hoisin Sauce
It has been a couple of weeks since my last post and I don't even have a good reason as to why I've been away. I was still cooking and eating lots. …
Thai Salmon Burgers with Cabbage Slaw
Unlike last week's Vietnamese pork chops which were fairly authentic Vietnamese, these Thai salmon burgers are definitely not authentic Thai. But what …
Vietnamese Pork Chops
I didn't even know I was looking for a Vietnamese pork chop recipe until I found this one. I was flipping through a Vietnamese cookbook at my library …
Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl with Turmeric Rice
I'm feeling all kinds of trendy today with these tuna poke bowls. Bon Appétit magazine featured a poke bowl on their cover this month and turmeric …
Baked Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Chives
It has definitely been a slow start to the new year. Or maybe I should clarify by saying I have been slow to start the new year. I am not quite ready …
Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
Every fall, I look forward to the first day when the weather gets cold enough to cook a classic pot roast. That day was slow in coming this year. …
Easy Tomato-Basil Soup
I'm tired of waiting for the weather in Texas to cooperate and have it be cool enough to declare the start of soup season. I don't care that it is …
Crab Eggs Benedict + A Visit to Pike Place Market
My husband and I went on vacation to Seattle last week - without the kids. It was awesome. Despite warnings of an incoming "storm of historic …
Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Basil, and Toasted Bread Crumbs
Spaghetti with tomatoes, basil, and toasted bread crumbs sounds so boring. I get it. But sometimes the most basic of ingredients can come together and …
Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Creamy Madeira Sauce
When you need an easy, tasty, weeknight-doable, family-friendly meal, nothing beats the convenience of sautéed chicken breasts. And when you happen to …
Chimichurri Steak and Quinoa Bowls
My kids started school last week so I have been on the hunt for easy flexible meals that will work on nights when we have everyone coming and going …