Warm up with this fall staple that’s easy on the waistline. Faux spaghetti and meatballs will please any crowd. Continue reading
My friend Jessica makes an amazing brisket. It’s the perfect mix of moist and lean that’s nearly impossible to find at a restaurant. Her secret is marinating the meat overnight in liquid smoke and celery salt before cooking low and slow. Continue reading
An easy breakfast casserole that can be whipped together in about the same time as pre-heating your oven will take. Continue reading
There are few things in life that bring me more joy than cooking a meal that family and friends love. That moment when your guests take their first bite and respond with positive words about your meal is priceless to me. Continue reading
I love chopped salads. There is something so delicious about a bowl of ingredients already chopped perfectly and ready to be mixed with dressing and devoured. Most the time I enjoy when chopped salads come to your table already mixed so you’re not doing the awkward mixing of a salad which usually leaves more toppings … Continue reading
For 2013 I decided to jazz up my restaurant reviews a bit. I’ll keep them short and sweet but full of photos because really that’s the good stuff! The Scoop La Piazza Al Forno was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives our favorite Food Network show a few years ago. Its located in the north … Continue reading
I love pizza. I love it even more the day after. It’s so easy to make or order extra and eat it for days. What I don’t like is soggy or soft leftover pizza that’s been zapped for too long in the microwave. Intro a non-stick skillet! Continue reading
Whipping up a hearty breakfast for a group can be time consuming. This casserole is easy to whip up the night before and warm in the oven the next morning. Continue reading
One of the first dishes someone made me when I moved to Austin a few years ago was King Ranch Casserole. Everyone has their own spin they put on it which makes it fun and easy to adapt based on what you have in your kitchen. Continue reading
Love toast? Love a fried egg? Why not combine them? Continue reading
So it’s Sunday which in my house means Seahawks jerseys are on and multiple devices (tv, laptop, iPad and iPhone) are showing football games and fantasy football scores. This weekend we were craving Buffalo Wild Wings but also wanted a day at home so we made our own. Continue reading
While in New Orleans for Virtual School Symposium this week I had an amazing meal at Emeril’s Delmonico in Uptown. Every bite was delicious and tasted exactly how I imagine traditional creole food. Our group got to eat in a private room which was only accessible through the main kitchen. Continue reading
One of our staples that summer became, what the Lang’s now call Caroline Quesadillas. As I’ve mentioned before I firmly believe that anything tastes better in a tortilla. Pair that with melted cheese and I’m a happy camper. Continue reading
This summer we planted a garden that’s now bursting with onions, jalapeños, serranos, green peppers and kale. I love how versatile kale is. I’ve been eating it raw in salads and sautéing with other veggies as a side dish or filling. When I feel like a snack I usually crave something salty and crunchy. Kale … Continue reading
Making homemade pizzas is a fun and healthy alternative to ordering for delivery. Pizza parties where everyone can build their own based on a full bar of crazy toppings are always a hit Continue reading
Simple and affordable ingredients make this an easy go to meal for any week night. Mexican classics like cumin, fideo noodles and tomato sauce give this dish a depth of flavor and hint of spice. Continue reading
To start off the sauce, I always use Nina San Marzano tomatoes from Costco (comes in a 6 pound 10 oz. can) but you can use any large can of San Marzano tomatoes. The reason I chose these as the base for my sauce is that they come packed in almost no sodium. Continue reading
This morning I decided to put eggs into my rarely used cupcake tin filled with bacon, chicken sausage, cilantro and of course shredded cheese. Continue reading
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