Cuisine. Culture. Commentary.
Many of the pasta dishes I find are full on one-dish meals featuring lots of veggies, meat, and cheese. I was looking for a new pasta recipe that still had enough ingredients to make it feel special but that was a true side dish rather than the center of the meal. Most people would say…
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Great salad. That’s what I’ve got to say about this recipe. And with the purple of the radicchio and bright green of the avocado, it’s a good lookin dish as well. I’d never had red quinoa before. Guess what. It’s a lot like regular quinoa, just a little nuttier. And I’m a little nuttier than…
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It may be a weird choice, but I’d like to look at You Don’t Mess With The Zohan for this month’s movie. I admit, it’s a stupid movie, but as much as I tried to roll my eyes, I found myself laughing through much of it. Oh Adam Sandler, I have such a soft spot for…
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I was sitting at work the other day when it washed over me – a sudden craving for homemade nachos. Of course, it would be a few days before I’d be able to turn this dream into reality, but that just made me want them all the more. I wanted something a little better than…
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Made Weekly is a new favorite tumblr where blogger Rachel picks one ingredient per week and incorporates it into a new recipe each day. Last week’s secret ingredient was pea shoots and I was determined to make one of the dishes. Did you know pea shoots can be used as more than just a garnish…
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My Mom and Bubba call those peanut butter filled pretzels crack. They’re obsessed. Well, I found a recipe on Pinterest that takes their favorite snack to a new level. Make a little sandwich with pretzel thins and peanut butter, then dunk half of it in melted dark chocolate. Sprinkle a little sea salt on if…
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Last week was Masters Week – a holiday for us Georgia folks. My Daddy was there over the weekend and although he is an avid golf fan, I know one of his favorite parts of the Masters is the pimento cheese sandwiches. The Masters may be an exclusive sporting event, but once inside (if you’re…
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Here’s a tip you’ll want to write down: Trader Joe’s has a pretty good deal on burrata. When I found two rounds of it for less than $8, I snatched it up for a caprese salad. I only used one for my salad, leaving me with a whole second ball of mozzarella goodness to play…
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Savoy cabbage: it’s not just for cole slaw anymore. I found that it is a great stand-in for lettuce when it comes to making wraps. Because it’s thicker than lettuce, the leaves tend to come off the head whole, without tearing, which means none of your filling will fall out. No messy spillage makes me…
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It was time for a potato side dish and although there is nothing wrong with regular roasted potatoes (cut into triangles, natch), I was in the mood to change it up ever so slightly. I still went the roasting route, but gave them some personality. Greek personality, preferably that of the dad from My Big…
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Peaches to Apples 