This is my second month participating in the Secret Recipe Club and I'm having such a blast. What an awesome opportunity for me to gain exposure to other food blogs, their authors, and the plethora of recipes specific to each site. Reveal day is exciting. Today I finally get to showcase the secret recipe I've chosen to cook from my March food blog assignment: Comfy Cusine. With any blog, I like to acquaint myself with the author. I was so thrilled to learn that Patti's blog, Comfy Cuisine, features recipes that have been taken from her … [Read more...]
Cheeseburger Pie
March 23, 2012 By 3 Comments
For my first blog entry almost a year ago (when the only 2 people reading this blog were my kids), I attempted to cook and write about Mom’s infamous Cheeseburger Pie. It was without a doubt my favorite dinner dish served. The flavorful ground beef combined with heaping portions of shredded cheddar cheese, all sealed together with batter and baked to pie perfection- amazing! As a kid, I had no idea I was eating Mom’s cheesy, no potato version of Shepherd’s Pie. To me, Cheeseburger Pie was like a virtual trip to Wendy’s without leaving the … [Read more...]
Green Beans with Shallot Sauce
March 21, 2012 By 2 Comments
My family is on Spring Break right now. We decided to head out west on vacation and explore the desert as well as the natural wonders of the Grand Canyon.- which I must say is truly breathtaking. The word Grand does not do this scenery justice. While the nature hikes and the horseback rides and the desert exploration have all been invigorating, the food has been underwhelming. Forget about the vegetable selection. If you count dry iceberg lettuce slathered with ranch dressing or coleslaw swimming in oil as vegetables, then you’ll be right at … [Read more...]
Honey Glazed Crock Pot Chicken
March 19, 2012 By 9 Comments
Just because the weather's getting warmer and spring is literally around the corner doesn't mean that your slow cooker needs to be stowed away until next winter. Before my ventures into slow cookery, the crock pot was synonymous with heavy, hearty stews and calorie-laden dishes (read wintertime). However, there are plenty of dishes that won't bust your gut but will satiate your appetite. I was still eager to try chicken in the crock pot. It seems the only meat I've tried to cook is beef. And, while the crock pot is better-served for red … [Read more...]
