My fraaanndssss! Helloooo! I’ve missed you, dearly. But so glad we’re reunited again. And there couldn’t be better circumstances for our little parley. Because today, we’re whipping up this completely delicious cauliflower and leek soup. And if you take out the cheese [WARNING: DON’T DO THIS, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. CHEESE IS LIFE.], it basically has negative calories….
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Rib-Eye Steaks with a Mustard Cream Sauce and Spring Vegetables
Hellloooooooo! May I give you the run down on this gorgeous dinner you should totally make tonight? K, great, here we go: I’m steak-crazed, and this nothing short of amazing This totally rad mustard cream sauce is everything You’ll get your yearly quota of chlorophyll, and will love every bite Did I mention the sauce? oh, and STEAK. Whew! Glad that’s…
BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad
Can you keep a secret from the sous chef? Pretty please [with the recipe for this salad on top]? I have several loves in my life – not just him [I know, shhhhh…..]. There’s our fury four-legged son [yes, to be expected], and then this beautiful bowl of spicy, crunchy goodness [GASP]. I know what…
Zucchini Noodles with a Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce
STOP THE PRESSES: We’ve got ourselves an impasta on our hands! Get it? Zoodles? Fake pasta? [… and on today’s episode of my favorite [and oh so terrible] corny jokes to tell…] Please tell me you just laughed? Maybe a chuckle? A smile, at least? No? Just an eye roll? #storyofmylife. And as much as I’m all about…
Skillet Beef and Broccoli
So first things first – after trying this beef and broccoli, the sous chef immediately states that this “tastes like real beef and broccoli…” I couldn’t help but laugh, because it is really, really difficult to make beef and broccoli taste like chicken, cupcakes, seafood, or anything other than beef and broccoli – because, you…
Mediterranean Chicken Salad with a Red Wine Vinaigrette
Sooooo it’s Thursday, and I have a totally beauteous salad to share with you – bursting with color and texture – that’s going to give you that extra umph to get through the rest of the week. And maybe springtime generally. Because it’s that good. And I know exactly what you’re thinking: this is the best news…
White Bean and Spinach Braised Chicken Thighs [One Pot Dish!]
So simple, and so easy. Almost embarrassingly so – but just almost. If this recipe wasn’t totally delicious, embarrassment may appropriate. But it’s not… so we’re safe. *phew* So recently, the sous chef has been giving me a hard time about “all the butter, cream, cheese, and oil” that I cook with [insert eye roll here]….
Buffalo Chicken and Jack Cheese Salad
Buffalo wing sauce is basically what my dreams are made of. It’s pretty much sacred to me. As are many condiments – but this one is right up there at the top of my list. Throw it on a salad with a dollop or five of ranch dressing, and I’m in heaven. Oh, and can we…
Black Bean and Corn Salad [20 minute side dish!]
You guys, I have really good news. This salad is SO quick and SO easy to make, it’s a perfect side dish for your wine dinner. And all of those bright, beauteous colors will make your table totally gorgeous, so of course you should make this. Not to mention, deliciosoooo! So we had my parents…
Spring Cobb Salad with a Champagne Vinaigrette
Nothing to see here, friends. Nothing to see here. EXCEPT THIS INSANELY GORGEOUS AND CRAZY DELICIOUS SPRING COBB SALAD. Whew… sorry, had to get that out. This is definitely worth seeing. And even better: worth making. As in, stop everything you’re doing, find a cutting board, pour a glass of wine, fry up some bacon, and…