Good news, guys. I didn't get botulism! It's now been over 24 hours, so I think I'm good. I'm breathing a sigh of relief. If you want to read why I thought I would get botulism, click here. Since I'm botulism free (I think), I'm celebrating by eating all the good stuff. My coworker brought… Continue reading Cherry Pie Cookies
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Lamb & Mint Hand Pies
I know my way around luxurious food. Lobster, duck, filet mignon, pate---even foie gras---I've tried my fair share of expensive haute cuisine. It's not that I'm rich, I just like to try new things and different restaurants that have 5-star chefs cooking in the kitchen. I've never tried to make any of those things, though.… Continue reading Lamb & Mint Hand Pies
Barbecue Chicken Quesadillas
We've finally gotten a break from the unbearable heat and it's a long one, to boot. One whole week of nice, cool 80 degree temperatures is exactly what the doctor ordered for this state! With the cool down and school starting back up again, I figured it was the perfect time to celebrate the waning… Continue reading Barbecue Chicken Quesadillas
Spanish Chicken and Potato Roast
Oklahoma City has really seen a Renaissance of their food scene. It's something I try to hype up as much as possible---because outsiders don't give OKC a second look when it comes to our culinary abilities. There are no Zagat ratings here, every food magazine EVER just talks about how great Austin's restaurants are (insert side-eye… Continue reading Spanish Chicken and Potato Roast
Spicy Oven-Fried Ranch Chicken
You ever feel like you could just sleep the day away? Just take one long nap and spend the whole day in bed? That's how I feel right now. After working some really whacky hours all week, I just want to crawl in bed and stay there all weekend. Unfortunately, I can't do that...I've got… Continue reading Spicy Oven-Fried Ranch Chicken
Spinach & Artichoke Twice-Baked Potatoes
Appetizers are probably the greatest food invention of all time. Seriously, hear me out on this one. Appetizers are basically a prelude to the big musical number. They're the opening monologue of a play that sets the tone for the rest of dinner. Appetizers are the introduction to a meal, and first impressions mean everything. If there… Continue reading Spinach & Artichoke Twice-Baked Potatoes
Spring Vegetable & Quinoa Salad
Up until this point, I refused to cave to the supreme commercialization of the strange ancient grain that is quinoa. I would see it everywhere I went. People proclaimed it a "super food" and tried to promote it as better than pasta. Food blogs, magazines, and menus quickly began to become overrun with quinoa recipes. Whatever, I thought. All of… Continue reading Spring Vegetable & Quinoa Salad
Maryland Crab & Orzo Stuffed Tomatoes
I've had a torrid love affair with seafood ever since I was a little girl. Unfortunately, living my whole life in a land far away from the sea put a strain on that relationship. It's like a long-distance love affair that has its brilliant, passionate moments...but one that also has its unfulfilled, empty moments as… Continue reading Maryland Crab & Orzo Stuffed Tomatoes
Shrimp & Broccolini Stir-Fry
For the first time in the almost three years that I've lived in my apartment, I did a thorough deep-cleaning. I cleared everything from all of the cabinets, tossed items I didn't need (like that marshmallow creme that expired in 2015) and scrubbed down all the insides and outsides of my cabinets. I guess it was just one of… Continue reading Shrimp & Broccolini Stir-Fry
Spaghetti Squash with Peanut Sauce
Fall is finally here! I know I've been ready for it for weeks, but it really is finally here! Football is back on the tube, cooler weather has swept over Oklahoma (kinda), and the PSL is back at Starbucks. I guess "Squash September" really has meaning now, you know? I've made this recipe once before and… Continue reading Spaghetti Squash with Peanut Sauce
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