Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

November 8, 2017 // Comments off

Before I share my newest favorite recipe of Enchiladas Verdes with you, I have exciting news! First, you may have noticed that I have been absent for a while. That is for a happy reason, as I finally decided to... Continue reading →

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Feta Cheese

February 24, 2016 // Comments off

Are you ready for winter to be over? Me too! Let’s bring some color back into our kitchens at least with these lovely happy stuffed bell peppers full of beef and spices and covered with feta cheese. Flavors and textures... Continue reading →

Mujadara (middle eastern baked rice and lentils)

Mujadara (Baked Brown Rice and Lentils)

January 15, 2016 // Comments off

Middle eastern culture brings to my mind both the wonderful hospitality that is such a large part of their cultural heritage and the delicious food. Food from this region has a very different flavor than that which most Americans are... Continue reading →

Roasted Tomato Soup

October 20, 2015 // Comments off

Roasted Tomato Soup, finally a hot and hearty comfort food that’s mostly healthy. Okay, it’s healthier if you don’t add the cream at the end, and it’s quite good without that. We had our first frost frost of the year... Continue reading →

Winning Thanksgiving Turkey

September 18, 2015 // Comments off

November is the month where people who love cooking get to shine, with a holiday devoted to food. The crowning achievement for a traditional American Thanksgiving is a turkey, moist and flavorful with crispy browned skin. Over the years I... Continue reading →

Super Easy Lasagna

February 8, 2015 // Comments off

Lasagna is one of those things everybody should know how to make. Too complicated you say? Nope, not anymore! You can totally make this! Pair it with a loaf of crusty bread (recipe here!), a green salad, and a bottle... Continue reading →

Potato Broccoli Soup

January 27, 2015 // Comments off

Fort Wayne has farmers markets in the middle of the cold cold winter, which gives me a head start on discovering all sorts of local goodies. The maple syrup is amazing and I was very excited to see so many... Continue reading →

Chicken Rice Casserole

January 19, 2015 // Comments off

Heck yes, a recipe for Chicken Rice Casserole with no cream of anything soup. January is a time for comfort foods, and just about anything covered in cheese fits the bill. Surprise though, it’s actually kind of healthy with the... Continue reading →

Fresh Snap Pea Soup

June 23, 2014 // Comments off

di Fresh Snap Pea Soup is a nice summery soup that uses whole sugar snap peas along with onions and mint. Snap peas come into season in mid-June and are plentiful at farmers markets. Fresh peas have a different flavor... Continue reading →

Trout Baked in Foil (or BBQ!)

June 19, 2014 // Comments off

Trout baked in foil is a simple and classic summer recipe. It’s super easy, can be cooked indoors or outdoors, and results in moist flavorful fish with a nice bright lemon flavor. Closed foil boats keep the moisture inside and... Continue reading →

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