Ingredient: freshly ground black pepper

Tri-Colored Roasted Carrots

I love Fall.  I love Fall colors.  And I love Fall foods.  What I love the most is when I can combine ALL of those...

Tex-Mex Pimento Cheese

I’m a Northerner.  I come from the land of casseroles, creamed soups, and anything Nordic or Germanic in food heritage.  Where Fall means cooler weather,...

Bacon Guacamole Dip

Yes, that’s what I said.  Bacon. Guacamole. Dip.  Let that sink in, kids.  Yet another one of those recipes that elicits a head slap and...

Little Food, Big Flavor–Braised Beef Cheek Sliders

Small plates.  Appetizers.  Starters.  Noshes.  Tiny bites.  Tapas.  Whatever you call it, I love the idea of grazing around a buffet table.  Pick a little,...

Fading Summer? Panzanella Bruschetta

It’s September.  It’s the middle of September.  Where I grew up, by this time in the month we were already wearing long pants, light sweaters,...

In Desperate Need of Comfort Food–Pork & Veal Ragu

Comfort food fills your tummy, and your soul, and this Pork & Veal Ragu is just the dish to make you feel good inside.  Rich,...

Sweet & Smoky BBQ Rub Down

What relaxes you?  Listening to soothing music?  Enjoying some alone time?  Taking a vacation?  Getting a massage?  Pouring a stiff cocktail? To be honest, all...

Popeye’s Garlic Spinach Pesto

Quick question: What was the one green vegetable that we all had a horrible experience with as kids?  I’ll bet the answer is SPINACH.  But...

Stone Soup, the Later Years

Cold day? Trapped indoors? Raid your pantry & freezer, and make your own version of Stone Soup! Hearty, simple, and a life-saver on those days...

Jamaican Pork, Mon

Where do you get most of your recipes these days? Other than on my blog (I mean, riiiigggghhhtttt???  Ha ha), probably mostly online in some...