There used to be a pasta dish at a certain un-named Italian-style chain restaurant that I just loved. It was all I would order. It had shrimp, chicken, artichokes, tomatoes, and a spicy cream sauce. The problem is, after I began cooking and experimenting more in the kitchen, many meals from restaurants didn’t taste quite … Continue reading
Posted in June 2012 …
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