Holiday Recipe Exchange: Beef Stroganoff

December 27, 2010 7 comments
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I hope all of you had an amazing holiday full of family, friends, and of course, food. It’s always crazy to me how quickly the season flies by. Now it’s time to pack up the décor and take a break from the cookie baking! Today’s recipe is for a delicious beef stroganoff that is full [...]

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Holiday Recipe Exchange: Beef Stew

December 13, 2010 33 comments
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Nothing hits the proverbial spot quite like a large pot of stew on a cold winter day. For today’s Holiday Recipe Exchange, I thought I would share my delicious for Beef Stew. Trust me; comfort food doesn’t get any better than this! I am really thrilled about this theme because I love to cook hearty [...]

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Corn Chowder

September 8, 2010 49 comments
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I heart soup in a serious way…it makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. As the weather begins to transition from summer to fall, there is nothing more comforting than a big bowl of piping hot soup. This Corn Chowder recipe is creamy with just a little kick of spice to please your palette and [...]

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Fig and Balsamic Beef Kabobs

July 7, 2010 15 comments
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Seriously, could it be any hotter in Ohio…my poor dog is even anti-outside right now! Temps are at 90°F as I type and my palms are sweating while I am sitting in the comfort of my air conditioning. I am sure many of you have absolutely no desire to turn on your oven to prepare [...]

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Greek Chicken Kabobs

May 24, 2010 18 comments
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Our weeknight dinners can become a little monotonous at times, but I make an effort to change things up on Sundays. Whether it’s an in depth recipe that takes hours to prepare or just a simple fresh marinade, I always try to incorporate something new to our repertoire. Since it’s really warming up in Ohio, [...]

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Naan Bread

May 20, 2010 31 comments
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Although I consider myself to be somewhat adventurous when it comes to food, I had never experienced Indian cuisine until last summer. On a whim, I decided I wanted to go out for Indian food; Brian reluctantly obliged. We had preconceived ideas of Indian dining, specifically the hilarious sweating scene from Along Came Polly. When [...]

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Chicken Stir Fry & Egg Rolls

May 8, 2010 14 comments
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I am pretty confident in the kitchen, but for some reason, I have always shied away from preparing Asian dishes. Full of self-doubt, I always had the feeling that nothing I would make in my kitchen would compare to the deliciousness of our local take-out restaurant. I was wrong. Last week I got a spark [...]

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Chipotle Lime Soft Tacos

April 26, 2010 49 comments
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I have made this shrimp recipe countless times, but have never posted it to my blog. This is not because I am trying to keep the deliciousness from you guys, but because it’s so damn tasty, we never have any left to photograph. Shrimp is one of my favorite foods; honestly, I would choose it [...]

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Broccoli Beef

March 26, 2010 17 comments
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Wednesday night, I thought I would try my hand at cooking Broccoli Beef. I rarely make Asian inspired cuisine because honestly it’s just easier to call one of our favorite restaurants and order some takeout. I am a big fan of Cashew Chicken and Crab Rangoon, but I figured those may be a little out [...]

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Chicken Piccata

March 23, 2010 19 comments
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Sometimes I get random cravings for food that I have never made, nor eaten. Case in point, this chicken piccata…I have never tasted chicken piccata, but last week I knew I wanted it…and wanted it bad! Being that I pretty much have the Food Network on the television whenever I am home, I knew chicken piccata [...]

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Braised Short Ribs

March 14, 2010 25 comments
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I love Sundays…it’s a day to relax, catch up with the DVR and cook a great dinner. Typically we wake up, clean, grocery shop and then make a pretty fabulous dinner and dessert. A couple of weeks ago I was given a bottle of Merlot and since I am not a huge wine drinker, I [...]

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Super Bowl BBQ Beef

February 3, 2010 26 comments
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If you are looking for an easy Super Bowl sandwich recipe to please the football fans in your life, definitely take a second and keep reading! This recipe sort of came about as a fluke. I originally planned to make mini pulled pork sandwiches, but I sent the fiancé to the store and he came [...]

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