I had been searching for a great carnitas recipe for a couple of years. I tried the slow cook method, the oven method, I used lard, fresh orange, lime juice, etc. Total pain and mess, and none of the recipes I tried were great. Is there anything more disappointing than taking the time to plan, […]
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Chicken Picatta
When I lived in Minneapolis, the neighborhood SuperValu 3 blocks away turned into a Kowalski’s grocery store, and boy, was I spoiled! Gourmet everything – amazing bread, the parmesan dip I still crave, a fabulous chocolate selection, great gifts…it was awesome to shop and explore. Also not unusual to spend $75 on two small bags […]
Asparagus Pasta
Who else has days that you walk into the kitchen at 6pm and still don’t have a dinner plan for your hungry people? Made mostly from pantry staples I always have on hand, this recipe is a family favorite, comes together in 15 minutes and hits all the right notes – a little heat, a […]
Linda’s Crustless Quiche
My friend Linda makes this delicious egg bake whenever she hosts a Saturday morning cabi party. I finally got my hands on the recipe, and tweaked it a bit to suit my family. It’s amazing leftover, and feels like you are getting your veggies in, as it is chock full of spinach, broccoli and onion. […]
Almond Poppy Seed Bread
This bread has been one of my favorites since college, and has quickly become my daughter’s favorite too. My college roommate’s mom would send her back to Iowa State with a little loaf of this bread, and I recall being so excited she was sharing her treat with me! While I got the original recipe […]
Oven Risotto
This is a long-standing favorite recipe of my husband’s, and if you’ve been over for dinner in the winter, I most likely have made this dish. I’ve been making this recipe for YEARS – what are the chances that one of my favorite food bloggers, Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen, posts her own oven baked […]
Beef Bourguignon
Anyone watch Julia & Julia? Such a great movie that follows a young woman unhappy in her career who decides to cook through Julia Childs famous “The Art of French Cooking” in 365 days. No small undertaking! Remember the beef bourguignon disaster in the movie? Needless to say, I was hesitant to take it on […]
Roasted Cauliflower with Pancetta, Olives and Capers
This recipe was inspired by Melissa Clark of NYT cooking fame. I am a recipe follower, so I always try to follow exact instructions the first time I make a new recipe. As much as I loved the original, it was missing just a little something for me, so I added some capers. YUM! Perfect […]
Brussel Sprout Salad
When January rolls around, I am always a little tired of heavy foods and all the sugar from the holidays. I know I crave comfort food during the frigid Minnesota winter, but sometimes you need something fresh and light. This recipe tastes like sunshine! I use my Cuisinart shredding blade to shred my brussel spouts […]