I’ve been wanting to barbecue something on a skewer for a while now. However, after my attempt, I highly suggest you use skewers that were made for grilling. I didn’t, and the ones I used burned up like little toothpicks pretty quickly. The shrimp still turned out delicious but the grilling part got a little […]
Egg and Sausage Stack on Sourdough Toast
I was craving something for a late breakfast the other day, but wanted something a little more hearty. This post was inspired by the one and only Peter Pevoto. He posted a picture of his eggs in a nest breakfast on my Facebook wall, and the idea of eggs in a nest inspired this eggs […]
Chicken and Cheese Orzo Casserole
I had a girlfriend over for dinner last week and I had this whole great menu planned out, it was lovely. However, right before she came over I found out that she was allergic to shellfish! So, last minute I had to scrap my main dish (bacon wrapped shrimp, don’t worry itll be in a later post) […]
Fall Salad: Baby Greens with Pears, Candied Pecans and Blue Cheese
Y’all know how much I love a great salad! I usually put plenty of strawberries, cucumbers and lots of other summer produce into my salads but with fresh summer produce dwindling, I’ve been searching for something new. After reading an article about pears on one of my favorite blogs, Camille Styles, I decided this fall […]
Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Couscous
I’ve been wanting to make something with portobello mushrooms for a while now. Plus, I haven’t used the grill in a while either so this was the perfect combo. I have heard that portobello mushrooms are the “steaks” of mushrooms and are hearty and great on the grill, so here goes! I stuffed the mushrooms […]
Creamy Avocado Pasta
The cooler weather definitely has me craving some more hearty dishes but with plenty of summer produce in the stores and my love for avocados this dish really hit the spot. The avocado really tames the heat of the jalapeño and cilantro while allowing their flavors to still come through. This would be great as […]