Spicy Tomato Lentil Soup

January 1st, 2013

Haaaaappy Neeeeeew Yeeeeeear!!!!

I hope that you are all happy and healthy and snuggled up on a couch somewhere with the people that you love.

Red Wine Risotto with Bacon and Onion

May 21st, 2012

This Risotto is rich and indulgent and totally luxurious. Having said that- I made it completely from scraps. It was one of those nights where I just couldn’t bring myself to go to the grocery store. Not for anything. So I went freezer diving. I found some bacon. Just about the only thing in my…

Carrot Risotto

April 4th, 2012

Everyone around my house has a one track mind right now. The Easter Bunny.

Shredded Pork Burritos

August 17th, 2011

Every once in a while I get on a kick with the food I am craving. Right now it is Mexican. I just long for spicy salsa, soft tortillas, flavorful braised meats. In response, I guess that there has been a lot of me trying my hardest to make Mexican food lately, (or maybe I should say Americanized Mexican Food!) I am no expert on anything authentic, but I know what tastes good to me, and that is how last Sunday’s dinner of Shredded Pork Burritos came to be!

Stuffed Tomatoes (Yemistes Domates)

April 12th, 2011

Stuffed Tomatoes (Yemistes Domates) This recipe is my the very favorite of one of my brother-in-laws. Tula said that he was waiting for her in the driveway when she told him she was bringing some over. That is serious devotion to a favorite dish. It is truly best in the summer when the peppers and…