There's been a debate ever since Oklahoma became a state (1907) as to where precisely Oklahoma is regionally in the U.S.A. Are we in the South? The Midwest? A regional black hole anomaly in a category all its own? Most people probably disagree with me when I say I consider Oklahoma a part of the… Continue reading Runza Casserole
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Sweet Potato Muffin Tops
"It's not what's on the inside that counts, but what's on top." -The Muffin Man Muffins. The word strikes dismay in children around the globe. Muffins are the red-headed stepchild of the baking world. They are perceived as "lesser than" compared to their dessert cousin: cupcakes. Muffins aren't topped with thick frosting, or shiny nonpareils,… Continue reading Sweet Potato Muffin Tops
Shrimp & Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
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
Denver Omelette Breakfast Bake
Breakfast isn't, nor has it ever been, my favorite meal of the day. When I was a kid, I used to whine when my mom and I went to breakfast. "Can I get lunch?" I would ask. My mom, though loving, probably gave me the side eye a lot back then. What's not to love… Continue reading Denver Omelette Breakfast Bake
Farmers Market Stew
Bachelorette party was a success! My friends and I traveled down to WinStar casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. That's a sprawling casino and resort near the Oklahoma-Texas border. I had never gambled before, but I was in the presence of one of the best gamblers (my friend Jordann). My best friend drove up from Austin, and another bestie from… Continue reading Farmers Market Stew
Hawaiian Chicken and Rice
I am probably the world's worst procrastinator. It's always been a pitfall of mine. Whether it was waiting until the last minute to do a school project in college, or almost forgetting to get my parents signature on something, there was always one thing I've (and everyone around me) has been able to count on:… Continue reading Hawaiian Chicken and Rice
Sheet Pan Bratwurst & Pepper Sandwiches
Our Memorial Day weekend camping trip was a (partial) success! For it being my first time camping in almost ten years, I made it out relatively unscathed. No sunburns, no major injuries, and only a few itchy bug bites later---and I'm back to living in the modern world. It was nice getting away from it… Continue reading Sheet Pan Bratwurst & Pepper Sandwiches
Baked Caprese Panzanella Salad
Summer is right around the corner, and with that comes cookouts, barbecues, camping and vacations. I typically loathe the hot weather, but I'm actually looking forward to it this year. Next weekend I'm going on a camping trip with friends to my most favorite place on the planet: Chickasaw National Recreation Area. It's a beautiful… Continue reading Baked Caprese Panzanella Salad
BBQ Chicken & Cheesy Chile Grits
One of the things I love most about my job is travelling to small town America. There are a lot of those tiny podunk towns in Oklahoma that reek of character and history. I love it. Driving all over the state is definitely a big part of my job, but storm chasing plays an even… Continue reading BBQ Chicken & Cheesy Chile Grits
Chicken Chile Relleno Casserole
We've made a wedding website, y'all! We also just finished up our registry yesterday... This whole thing is really starting to get official! We're only 167 days out from the big day. I've still got a ton of planning left to do, including the most important part of our wedding day: what food will be served. We've… Continue reading Chicken Chile Relleno Casserole
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