Category Archives: Dinner
Top 16 Recipes from 2012
It’s almost 2013 and yet, somehow it feels as though 2012 just started a few short weeks ago. Its been a good year, filled with family, friends, travel, new recipes, good food… A year’s worth of blogging. And I’m graciously … Continue reading
Cashew and Red Pepper Marinara Sauce
I think I’ll share a secret with you. I love cooking, experimenting with recipes, and making food for folks. However, it’s a conundrum. When it comes to hosting folks for a meal, I feel as if I’d earn a big … Continue reading
Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy
I don’t remember growing up, eating vegetarian gravy. Ever. In fact, my memories of gravy revolve around homemade whole roasted chickens, whose drippings were turned into very flavorful, rich chicken gravy. Or, fried pork chop drippings made into creamy pork … Continue reading
Green Chile and Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce
There are times that the senselessness of what’s going on around me leaves only an overwhelming feeling of distance. This morning I read, “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other,” … Continue reading
Scalloped Yam Casserole (Sweet Potato Gratin)
I told you we were back tracking to Thanksgiving. Here’s another recipe, in case you thought I was kidding. But the truth is, these sweet potatoes would be good at any time of year. Don’t limit yourself to the holidays. … Continue reading
Cheesy Anaheim and Poblano Pepper Rice
Sometimes you need to throw together a dish on a whim. Since I’m not much of a baker most of the time, I prefer contributing savory items. My utmost dreaded requested item: salad. I love to eat salads, mind you. … Continue reading
Vegetarian Shiitake Leek Stuffing
I am deliriously behind in sharing some recipes from… oh, Thanksgiving. We’ve been busy. My husband and I just celebrated our one year anniversary. Then his birthday, the following week. Not to mention my mister has a band, Cast of … Continue reading
Cheesy Herb Pull-Apart Bread
Pinterest generally has me wanting to paint everything I own in chalkboard paint, make various things from mason jars, try fifty new workout routines, and make nine thousand varieties of pull-apart breads (after I’ve hoarded an equal number of recipes … Continue reading
Romesco Soup
Let’s talk about Van Morrison. We can simultaneously discuss my love for stormy weather and how the last couple days have threatened (offered) exactly that: blustery, windy, cold. On days like these, all I’d really like to do is lay … Continue reading
Pretzel Hot Dog Buns
Generally, I’m pretty good about going with the flow of things. However, the other day when I had plans to make homemade veggie hot dogs, pretzel buns, and coleslaw, we found our electricity out for a good portion of the … Continue reading