Last weekend we headed out to the farmer’s market with 2 things on our list – Michigan strawberries and kale. Check and check. I never leave without several items that I didn’t plan on getting. This time garlic scapes were on almost every table, so I grabbed a bunch. Garlic …
You guys know how much I love comfort food, right? Well, summer is fast approaching and although I’ve been known to eat stews and casseroles in the comfort of my air-conditioned home, I find that I crave a different kind of comfort food as the temperature rises. Barbecue!! So today …
I LOVE all things chocolate. Sweet and savory alike, I love the deep, delicious flavors found in cacao. A few months ago, I posted a recipe for Roasted Poblano and Pumpkin Chili in which I seasoned it with cocoa powder. So delicious! Today’s recipe also draws from the earthy and smokey …
When I have some spare time, I like to throw together a big pot of soup for lunches and snacking throughout the week. My co-worker, Kim, and I have put together a nicely stocked kitchen at work. Complete with a hot plate, toaster oven, and a George Foreman grill. I …
What’s the best part of a fajita? The insides of course! Who needs flour tortillas when you have so many amazing flavors going on with the meat and veggies? Plus, with the calories you save on not eating the tortillas, you can eat more meat and guacamole! Fajita Style Pork …
So last night was the end of Daylight Savings Time. With an extra hour to lay around in bed this morning, my mind started to think about what delicious concoction I could come up with for breakfast. I had a few large sweet potatoes and a bulb of fennel. On …
One of the questions I hear all the time when discussing my eating style is: “Don’t you miss pasta?” Well no, not really. What I always enjoyed about pasta dishes was the amazing flavors in the sauces. The pasta itself is pretty flavorless and is full of poor quality carbohydrates …
The Perfect Pork Chop. That’s a pretty bold statement, but I feel like I’ve finally got this preparation mastered. The following method produces golden brown, tender, and juicy pork chops that are full of flavor. Alex stated, “This is the best pork chop I’ve ever had.” Enough said – on …
I can think of nothing more comforting, more nutritious, or more versatile then homemade stock. Learning to make your own stock is essential (in my opinion) to preparing truly healthful meals. The benefits of homemade stock are so numerous! Here are just a few reasons to want to make and …
Earlier this week I posted a recipe for Cranberry Orange Pound Cake with Pecans. I had some leftover cranberries and Alex mentioned that we hadn’t had pork in awhile. This is the end result! I think all of the flavors blend into a beautiful, fall-inspired roast. I served it with …
