Favorite Fall Recipes Revisited

Fall is my absolute favorite season.     Maybe it’s because my body is still stuck on a student’s internal clock, but Fall always makes me feel ready for new beginnings.  While I love everything about the season- the crisp, cold air, the colors, pumpkins and scarecrows, Halloween(!)- one of my favorite things about fall … Continue reading »

Lamb Liver with Leeks and Herbs de Provence

  It is nice to be back from the long blogging hiatus the past few weeks.  Wade and I have been on the go nearly the whole month.  We spent Labor Day weekend in the mountains with Wade’s Mom and Step-father, and then the next week we set off on a 1,200 mile road-trip to … Continue reading »

Easy Pickled Peppers: A Versatile Pantry Staple

Pickled peppers are an essential ingredient in my pantry.  We eat them on nachos, in eggs, on top of pizza and tacos and in homemade salsa.  They also make their way into many homemade sauces, soups, and just about anything else. I have tried several recipes for pickled peppers in the past, but many of … Continue reading »

Late Summer Grilling: Beef and Chicken Fajitas

I have been meaning to post this recipe for ages now and haven’t gotten around to it for some reason.  Wade grilled these fajitas way back on Father’s Day.  Now that the days are beginning to shorten and Fall is just around the corner, the days for grilling will soon be over.  I can’t think … Continue reading »

Quick Summer Squash with Preserved Lemon

This recipe is so easy it almost isn’t a recipe.  I love preserved lemons and make a quart jar every winter, but sometimes it is hard to find ways to use them.  Chicken Tagine with green olives is a favorite as is rice pilaf, but they are also great with a simple baked chicken with … Continue reading »

Rice Salad with Sushi Inspired Flavors- A Great Use for Leftovers

I love rice salads for quick summer suppers or side dishes.  They are filling enough to be satisfying, but not too heavy for a hot day.  With temperatures in the triple digits on a consistent basis here this summer, cold suppers really hit the spot. The dressing for this recipe is based on the sushi … Continue reading »

New Mexican Meatloaf with a Spicy-Sweet Pepper Glaze

Looking through my recipes it’s easy to tell that we love, love spicy food around here.  There are few dishes that couldn’t be made at least a touch better with some hot peppers.  We went to New Mexico last fall, and while we had fun visiting museums and Carlsbad Caverns, the food was a huge … Continue reading »

A Bit of Early Season Preserving

I haven’t really been experimenting around in the kitchen much lately. Sometimes it’s nice to fall back on old favorites or try someone else’s creations.  I’ve mostly been making recipes from other bloggers and my newest cookbook, The Homesick Texan, which was a graduation gift from Mom and Dad.  Oh how I adore this cookbook! … Continue reading »