mkBoiled peanuts are a Southern thing, or so I am told. I know nothing different than boiled peanuts. Sure, there are roasted, salted, honey roasted and candied. But: I know boiled. Raw “green” peanuts  boiled …
Meatless Monday: Smothered Burritos
 These are what’s for dinner tonight. Vegetarian burritos, smothered in a spicy tomato and green chile sauce and gooey melted cheese. This meal will make you look forward to leftovers, too- because it makes a …
paprika and peppercorn shrimp with spicy sesame sauce
This is one of those recipes that you want everyone to try. Seriously, Â folks -when I made this I was very tempted to run to all of my neighbors and have them try a bite …
butter chicken and other adventures
Butter Chicken~ (n) : A savory, spicy concoction of Indian spices in a creamy coconut sauce, that makes me wonder why it’s called butter chicken since there really is not that much butter in …
Mexican chicken and dumplings
A dish that will break you out of the routine
Spanish spiced roasted turkey
Note: This is a sponsored post, however the opinions expressed are my own. A while back, I had the opportunity to feature Rioja wine in a festive appetizer, I created a festive little Caprese bite …
Swiss, caramelized onion, ham and leek quiche
I’m continuing the French theme this week with this rich, creamy and savory quiche. It’s funny how many people I know that claim they don’t like quiche…. then they love it. For example: Me (to …
chicken and yellow rice
Chicken and yellow rice~ sans the yellow dye A few months’ ago, my mother gave me stacks of old cookbooks. In the stack of dusty and tattered bindings were titles ranging from diet fads of …
spicy chicken dumplings
Years ago, I was blessed with the opportunity to visit Chicago, courtesy of Kenmore. And… with that trip I was able to take a culinary tour with two of my best food blogging friends, and …
fresh pasta with lemon pepper butter sauce
Creamy, buttery and tangy… Oh yes. Let’s pretend it’s springtime and bite into this savory concoction.
steamed BBQ pork buns
I have been craving these for years. YEARS. The last time I had one was during my trip to Chicago. Not sure why it has taken me this long to satisfy this craving, maybe I …
grilled lemon thyme kabobs
Kabobs are the ultimate in traveling meals. You have your veggies and protein all in one convenient skewer, and you can eat it with one hand. I guess the only danger involved is that stick. …
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