I wasn’t really sure what to call this yummy concoction, so I’ll take your suggestions. Basically, this what you get when you sit down at an Italian restaurant. I love bread and olive oil with balsamic vinegar and cracked pepper. Adding this pesto-y herb blend really takes it up a notch. I could literally make […]
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) […]
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 […]
Pumpkin Seeds
Plain and simple, my girlfriends hosted a pumpkin carving night and they helped me gather the seeds so that I could roast them! I tried a few different flavors, trying to get a little creative, haha. Pre Heat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse the seeds in a colander and try to get all the guts […]
Stuffed Zucchini
I am always looking to make dinner with whatever I have laying around the house. Maybe its not feeling a trip to the grocery or maybe its my budget… not sure. This night I was attending a pot luck girls night and stuffed zucchini is what I came up with! Simple ingredients but it was delicious […]