This Harvest Pork Stew will be your go-to when chilly weather strikes. Heck, even here in “balmy” San Antonio, this hearty dinner is a favorite. Meaty pork shoulder simmers in a Guinness and beef broth laden with sweet potatoes and chunks of butternut squash. Fresh herbs like sage, rosemary, and thyme add even more comfort…
Seasons
Pumpkin Cheesecake Empanadas
Total transparency: I made these Pumpkin Cheesecake Empanadas last week. I did so in anticipation of a special event that would take up my time this week. Further transparency: I only named these “empanadas” because most people know them by that name. In our family, they’re called pastelillos (pahz-tay-LEE-yos). These flaky pastries are usually filled with savory delights. This time,…
Cinnamon Cheesecake Topped with Spiced Poached Pears and Warm Toffee Drizzle
Well, special things are happening this fall. I totally finished the painting and the mini-reno downstairs. I also began building a couple of bookcases and end tables, because I have no good sense. Why not? You can follow along on Instagram to see how they end up. So, in the hopes of getting to celebrate something autumnal, I…
Spiced Toffee Sauce
This post may look calm, serene- “put together” even. But it ain’t. The post you’re about to read is an illustration of what can happen when a woman has lost her damned mind. Now, I, of course, am that woman. I know it doesn’t come as a surprise. What I’m doing at this moment may,…
Cranberry-Orange Muffins with Streusel Topping
Have you ever done that thing where you open your eyes really wide in an attempt to keep from crying? Like if the air can hit the tears before they’re shed, it’ll dry them up and you’ll be good? Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of that. And the whole, waving your hand in front…
Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte: Autumn’s Officially Here!
You know those food bloggers who have the perky, joyous blog posts that inspire you to go out and conquer the world? I’m totally not going to be that chick for you right now. Right now I need you to sit with me and hold me. Tell me that life won’t suck this bad in…
Grilled Caesar Salad with Shrimp
Yep, you read that right. Grilled Caesar Salad with Shrimp. Not Caesar salad with grilled shrimp. I’m grilling the entire doggone salad. My dear friends, Kim and Jon, were roasting romaine lettuce one night for dinner a part of Whole 30 diet. I chuckled at how crazy that sounded, but then I began to think…”What would that…
Caribbean Grilled Chicken Wings
I’m currently trying to plan a trip to someone’s island in the middle of nowhere. What island? I have no earthly idea. But, I know I wanna be on it with my man, a “drank” in my hand, and sand all up in my business. Can you you give me tips or recommendations? I’ll pay…
Grilled Peach Buttermilk Frozen Custard Recipe
So, for a lot of you, Summer vacation is a thing. You’re out there enjoying grilled er’thang. Meanwhile, here in Riveraland, I’m dealing with integers, slopes and intercepts, and the rest of pre-algebra. I’m in desperate need of something that resembles summertime because it’s hiding from me, and…well…math isn’t. This Grilled Peach Buttermilk Frozen Custard…
Chèvre and Tomato Tart: A Meatless Summer Dish
The best recipes known to man have developed out of creativity, laziness, sheer desperation, or a combination of the three. So it is with this recipe. Chèvre (goat cheese) and tomatoes are one of my favorite pairings. I enjoy them together in salads, on pizzas and in appetizers. Last Wednesday I couldn’t muster up the…
