Ingredient: freshly ground black pepper

Colcannon With Kale

Cabbage. Not one of my favorite foods. But what’s a girl to do when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around and your hungry crowd is expecting...

Leftover Turkey Chili

Ah, turkey.  We see it once, maybe twice a year as the centerpiece of holiday meals.  We ooh and ahh over the browned skin, the...

Juicy Roasted Citrus Turkey, Ghetto Style

Oranges.  Lemons.  Citrus.  Sunshine.  I love November. Wait, what?  You thought I was talking about Summer weather?  You expected a post about light and bright...

Grilled Acorn Squash

Fall means not only a change in season, but a change in seasonal foods available. And few things scream FALL like fall & winter squash...

Porter-Braised Chicken Thighs

Fall needs to hurry up and get to South Texas! In the meantime, I’m trying to force the cooler weather with warm & hearty dishes...

Summer Bounty Zucchini Cakes

So much seasonal produce, so little time. But I am bound to use as much of the beautiful zucchini as quickly as I can snag...

Easy Summer Tomato Flatbread

Yes, I’m still on my too-many-tomatoes kick.  And you get to benefit from that! Reach for a tube of frozen pizza dough and some fresh...

Farmers Market Finds: Grilled Garlic Scapes

Garlic. In dressings. In marinades. On grilled bread. On salads. Pretty much, if garlic is the main flavor, I’m in. And no other place in...

Orzo-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Tired of the regular old side dishes this time of year? Head to the local farmers’ market or produce section and grab a beautiful acorn...

This Chick(en) is Hot! Grilled Citrus Chicken

Chicken. While some consider it boring, I consider it a canvas for seasonal flavors. And with the hot weather upon us, this bright & flavorful...