Most days, I wake up not knowing what I’ll cook. Most days, I find inspiration in the market as I meander around. I always have
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“Marginally Unremarkable” Bourbon Ham, Kitchen Grief, Self-Compassion and Hope Springs
Truth be told, bourbon makes me want to wretch. Don’t tell anyone in Kentucky that I just said that. However, it’s not too shabby baked
Pucker Up! Sticky Lemon Chicken, Vivaldi, Dark Nights of The Soul, and more Tales From my Busy Kitchen Today
I didn’t know today was the first day of spring until Rosie’s preschool teacher mentioned it to me this afternoon. I had already decided to
Homemade Tortillas (from a mix) and More From My Kitchen Today, Existential Crises Notwithstanding
I’m not one to regret much. I’ve been making sound decisions for myself for a long time now. And I wish I had the ability
Grilled Ribeyes with Compound Butter
Welcome!!! If you’re here because of the recent article in the Jacksonville Daily News, I want to wholeheartedly thank you for taking the time to
Freezer Cooking Series: Bulk Seasoned Ground Beef (AND Nachos for Days)
Vid with recipes and freezer prep for ground beef is here! I’ll post the rest of the pics and the text recipes tomorrow. Thanks so
Freezer Cooking Series: Bulk Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Hello again! Thanks so much for taking part in my FREEZER COOKING series! We’re stocking our freezers and putting our plans in place to have
Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes and Carrots. “Fah Gahds SAKE!!”
Okay, THIS is delicious. For full instructions and shenanigans, including my list of how to live the “Irish Way” watch the vid below. This is another
Pressure Steamed Salmon and Veg
Why can’t our food be macaroni & cheese and chocolate cake all the time? Why oh WHY must we spend some days eating things like
Perfectly Gooey and Delicious Mac and Cheese
A really superb mac and cheese comes together like a symphony. There’s a technique of timing. Each component needs to be added in at just the
Lemon Cilantro Chicken Thighs (Freeze Ahead Recipe)
This assemble-ahead, freeze-ahead recipe is so easy to make and SO delicious, you’ll breathe a sigh of relief. It takes only minutes to assemble, and
Lemon Tarragon Baked Chicken
If you haven’t discovered tarragon yet, this is a great place to start. It’s a light, sweet herb, and it’s hard to misuse it when
Beef, Black Beans and Rice for a Crowd
This fast, easy, SUPER economical dinner is the one I featured on my show on Feb. 14. It’s one of the “satellite” recipes I’ve developed
Olive Oil Pizza Crust
I make this pizza crust every single Friday. If you watch my show, you know that every Friday, this and some variation of topping is on the docket.
Ribeye Steaks with Compound Butter
These fast-marinated compound butter rib-eyes are standard Saturday night fare at our house. Why in the world would we go out for dinner
Baked Beef Ribs
“Hey, do you want me to make ribs?”, I ask. “Is that a trick question?”, is always my husband’s response. Of course he wants me
Butter Bolognese, Baby Boys and War
I first heard the term “Bolognese” when we lived in England. Before then, I just called it “meat sauce”. All the “mums” on my square were making “Spag Bol”
Turkey-Lentil Tostadas
Lentils are like the humble little monks of the food world. Small, plain, unassuming….cloaked in their earthy brown habits and the little white sash around their waists. By
Taco Salad, We Love You!
I seem to remember some kind of controversy surrounding taco salads back in the 90’s. I don’t know if it came from TV or health
Ginger-Wasabi Grilled Chicken Tenderloins
There’s something especially soul-killing about a poorly-prepared chicken breast. Now, don’t feel bad if you’ve made dry, thick, chewy, barely-palatable chicken breast in your life.