The intoxicating smell and delicious taste of coffee is one of the miracles of this world. So, why limit its use to just that morning jolt? I’m a big fan of using coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor of a dessert or the savory goodness of an amazing steak. My family…
By changing the protein and/or the veggies, you can do just about anything with this recipe. Don’t like snow peas? Throw in some broccoli! Or how about a stir-fry with carrots, zucchini, and bok choy? Substitute chicken thighs or pork for the beef, and you can change…
I couldn’t resist a recipe salute to my home state of Oregon! The harmonious flavor combination of a nice Oregon Pinot Noir, toasted hazelnuts, and mushrooms is hard to beat. You can use any red wine you prefer, but a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is a perfect addition…
Oh, balsamic vinegar, how I love thee! You can make anything taste great with a little bit of that delicious liquid. Plus, it reduces easily, so you look like a pro in the kitchen. Just add aromatics like garlic and rosemary, simmer them in balsamic vinegar and a…
This recipe is my personal favorite, not only because it cooks up in a jiffy in a single pan, but also because it looks and tastes like I put a lot of effort into it. Little does everyone know that it takes about 10 minutes to prep and another 5 or 6 minutes to cook!…
One of the tricks of turning meals into make-ahead entrées is to look at your go-to dinners and see how you can make the process more user-friendly. These delectable Chicken Picatta Bites started out as full chicken breasts that were marinated, pan-roasted, blah,…
So tasty! So quick to prepare! You can even make this dish at home for a quick weeknight meal that your family will think you spent the whole day preparing! Yay for innocently deceiving your family! We also love to bring this dish along when we go camping; it’s like…
Sizzling, tangy lime chicken covered in roasted cashews and chopped cilantro? And all in one pan for easy clean-up? Yes, please! Once you taste this lively dish, you’ll make it at home and not just on vacation in your hotel room. The only thing missing is the takeout…
If you’re the type who never buys fresh herbs, I beg you to reconsider! Fresh herbs have a flavor impact that far surpasses dried. There’s really no comparison. I never thought much of either thyme or sage until I tried them fresh. All I can say is WOW! A sprinkle of…
Why should the nasty prepackaged foods get all the convenience? Even Paleo pancakes can be premixed in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, making for easy pancake cookin’ in your hotel room! Make sure to use a larger jar than you think you need, as this batter will…
I just love this “on the road” breakfast. Because my hubby can’t have eggs, I cook everything else first, spoon out some for him, and then add the eggs for the rest of us. It works like a charm! What makes this dish mess-free and easy is putting all the ingredients in…
This recipe isn’t new; it has been around as long as the microwave. But I’m always amazed at how many people don’t know about it or have no idea how to cook an egg in the microwave without it turning into jerky (which, by the way, is not good!). This little breakfast…