Sometimes, you just need a kick in the butt to get motivated. I haven't been up-and-at-'em when it comes to cooking lately, and I've been slacking on my healthy habits. No more. It's time to take 2017 by the horns and make it our bi---oh, well you get the gist. In a fit of passion,… Continue reading Roasted Veggie Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
I have a soft spot in my heart for lettuce wraps. I know, they sound gross. Nothing can compete with a regular 'ol sandwich, right? Wrong! Lettuce wraps are insanely delicious when they're prepared correctly. My favorite are these Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps which I make for lunch a lot around here: I made this new… Continue reading Chicken Satay Lettuce Wraps
Happy New Year's Eve! I've never been a huge fan of NYE (probably because I don't really drink), but it feels refreshing to have a new beginning. 2016 hasn't been particularly excruciating for me as it has to many around the world, but it wasn't the most pleasant either. I'm definitely glad to see it… Continue reading Chorizo & Sweet Potato Soup
I don't know how to grill. There. I've said it. I got that off my chest. I've been cooking since I can remember, but I never once learned how to grill. Charcoal, propane---it's all a foreign language to me. I don't understand wood chips, I'm terrified of fire, and I don't know the first thing… Continue reading Key West Grilled Chicken
I've been baking all afternoon because starting in about 20 minutes, a huge line of storms will push it's way into central Oklahoma. I wanted to get all of my cooking done before the possibility of a power outage! I love this time of year. Storm season typically lasts for two months and the clock just… Continue reading Jerk Chicken with Sweet Potato Hash
I have a fondness for asian cuisine; specifically, Thai food. Kaffir lime, curry, thai basil, coconut milk---the whole shebang. Thai food is warm and welcoming and contains all of the major taste senses: sweet, sour, salty, & spicy. No matter how hard I try, I can never duplicate authentic Thai cuisine. Pad Thai is my most… Continue reading Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
