If you've ever cut a whole food group out of your diet before, you know the cravings can sometimes end up being too hard to handle. If you ban fruit for a month, you'll find yourself dreaming of bananas. Trying to go vegan? Say hello to cravings of fried chicken, eggs and cheese. If you're… Continue reading Cheese Fondue Breakfast Bake
Can we talk about how difficult it is to caramelize onions? Seriously. It's insane. Ain't nobody got time to babysit a pan full of low-cooking, thin strips of onions for an hour. How come nobody has thought of an easier way? Sure, you can cheat by adding a little bit of sugar, but it's still… Continue reading French Onion Pork Chops
Potatoes are in my blood. Like, running constantly. My body is fueled by the starchy tuber. I live for the flaky white stuff. I'd die for my right to eat a potato. I know they're not the most healthy thing for you ever, but when presented with the option of either eating a potato or… Continue reading Nicoise Potato Salad
While the cruise to Mexico was our main honeymoon foray, we made sure to schedule some time to hang out in New Orleans, too. When our ship docked at 8 a.m. on a Saturday, Rob and I decided to explore the city and stay the night before our long journey home the next day. I… Continue reading Shrimp & Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
I am a stuffing fanatic. A stuffing fiend. I have made or tried almost every stuffing under the sun. Southern cornbread. Oyster stuffing. Squash and sausage stuffing. Cranberry and wild rice stuffing. I have stuffed all sorts of meats, veggies, and fruits. I've even dreamt up a restaurant idea that revolves around stuffing. This stuffing recipe… Continue reading Andouille and Butternut Squash Stuffing
On Saturday, while we were at the grocery store, Rob turned to me and said, "You know I can tell you're from Texas because you live and die by the casserole." Boy, ain't that the truth. I make a casserole at least once a week. Casseroles are just so freaking versatile, and you always end… Continue reading Chicken & Wild Rice Casserole
If there's one food that Mexicans make way better than Americans, it's the sandwich. They have completely perfected the art of a good sandwich---and increased its size. Enter the torta. A torta is a sandwich that is made with a variety of meats on a crusty white bread called "bolillo" (beau-lee-yo) or "pan frances" which literally… Continue reading BLT Tortas
