I’m a fat, lazy bum. The amount of food I indulged in during the holidays was sinful. Don’t get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoy every single bit of it, but now I’m just…blah. I’m totally resolving to eat healthier this year…or, this week. Or, definitely, at least today. A vegetarian Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque…
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10 Recipes for a Perfect Thanksgiving Meal
Now you didn’t think I was going to leave you without a full game plan for Thanksgiving, did you? Tsk, tsk! I thought you knew me better than that, Friend! I would never leave you hanging- let alone on the most food-filled day of the year. Here are 10 (or more, why not?) recipes that…
Manicotti Stuffed with Pumpkin-Ricotta in Brown Butter-Sage Béchamel Sauce
Alright, I held out as long as I could. Now it’s time to load you up with all things pumpkin. Manicotti stuffed with pumpkin and ricotta, baked in a brown butter-sage béchamel sauce. Long name, sure, but the taste is worth it. Meatless isn’t bad. This is a vegetarian meal that doesn’t lack for anything. It’s…
Larb Moo: Laotian Sour Minced Pork Salad
I’m writing this post from the waiting room of a hospital’s surgery ward. The Soldier is beginning the process of repairing more than twenty-five years of beating up his body. I’m a pessimist by nature. Writing helps me keep my mind off of the variables associated with surgery of any kind. This Larb Moo is also helping me…
Penne in Pesto Sauce with Grilled Sausage: Dinner in Twenty
Penne pasta in Asiago-Pistachio Pesto Sauce topped with Grilled Sausage AKA “my shortest post yet.” I see some you smart-alecks applauding. You make me sick, LOL!!! No, but this “meal-in-twenty” is so simple and straightforward, even my talkative behind couldn’t make this a big to-do. In the summertime- especially towards the beginning of the week when…
Sabich Bowls
Thankfully, this post is much lighter than my post from earlier in the week. Little David was brought out from under sedation on Tuesday. He’s suffering from seizures, but the doctors think it’s just his brain rebooting. Please continue to keep him, my sister, and my BIL in your prayers! In the meantime, we need to…
Egyptian-Style Falafel Made with Fava Beans
Falafel is a big deal in New York City. So far, though, the only falafel I seemed to find was the Palestinian/Israeli version. I have yet to find a falafel cart/stand/joint that makes Egyptian-style falafel. Maybe it has something to do with the aversion some of us have to the mention of fava beans. We…
Rustic Guinness Beef Stew for St. Paddy’s Dinner
I’m not going to harp on the obvious elephant in the room. Just note that if you happen to see my hands in these images, you’ll only see ONE of them. Because the other is still in dispose. A “rustic” recipe was a must this week because of that fact. I still look like a T-Rex while I’m typing…
Vegetarian Curried Cauliflower with Basmati Rice
So…remember last week how I told you I was competing for the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year Title? Well, this is my first blog post as the Armed Forces Insurance Fort Hood Military Spouse of the Year! Although I found out, today, that I won’t be moving on to the finalist round,…
Harvest Pork Stew with Butternut Squash
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…
