My fiance and I have vastly different tastes in food. I'll put onions in everything. He hates onions. He loves brown rice. I have to force myself to eat it. I like cooked carrots. He prefers them raw. I've never been able to eat raw carrots. I remember when I was a kid, watching cartoons,… Continue reading Cinnamon-Sugar Glazed Carrots
Category: slow cooker
Thai-Style Ribs
One of the appliances that gets used the most in my kitchen is my slow-cooker. Whoever invented that miraculous device, thank you. I'm constantly experimenting with cooking different meats, stews, and side dishes in my slow-cooker. I've never made ribs inside of one before, but I've read a lot of blog posts about it. Cooking ribs anywhere… Continue reading Thai-Style Ribs
North Carolina Pulled Pork Tostadas
Barbecue isn't just a method of cooking meat, it's a way of life in Texas. I've eaten my fair share of ribs, brisket, pulled pork and smoked sausage. I'm not big on brisket, but it is a Texas specialty at legendary restaurants like Salt Lick and Pecan Lodge. I've always been more of a fan of the… Continue reading North Carolina Pulled Pork Tostadas
Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
I was contemplating life this morning while peeling and cubing butternut squash. Yes, I was chopping a squash at 10 o'clock in the morning. Hey---the early bird gets the worm, right? I had to make something with it in the crockpot, hence the early morning squash choppin'. Anyway, I was contemplating the most random life things… Continue reading Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken
Chicken with Apple Chardonnay Gravy
I've been so busy prepping and cooking my way to a successful month of September---Squash September!---that I've neglected to post any recipes this past week. It's not that I don't have anything to post; no, it's quite the opposite...I have too much to write about. Unfortunately, the only things I've been cooking lately are recipes… Continue reading Chicken with Apple Chardonnay Gravy
Slow Cooker Curry Chicken
I love all of the smells and tastes of a good curry. Whether it is Indian curry or Thai curry, I adore them all. I'm quite partial to a good thai red curry, but I can't steer away from Indian goat curry. I've found that it is pretty difficult to interpret a curry recipe at… Continue reading Slow Cooker Curry Chicken
