Simple Tzatziki as Salad Dressing
Get sick of ranch dressing? That’s a silly question. Nobody gets sick of ranch dressing. But sometimes you might need something a little different. What about some tzatziki thinned out into a...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Cheddar Jalapeno Bread
There are some recipes that hit Pinterest like a whirlwind. Slow cooker recipes seem particularly infectious and I am guilty of trekking the Pinterest Mountains in search of them. This one has been...
View ArticleMediterranean Inspired Fresh Pasta Sauce
What’s better than a delicious fresh pasta sauce? Put your hand down; I’ll tell you. What’s better is a delicious fresh pasta sauce that is even more delicious as leftovers a day or two later....
View ArticlePeppery Garlic Asparagus Pasta
When it comes to pasta, Springtime means lighter, crisper dishes. This simple dish gets its appetizing speckled look from a generous sprinkling of pepper. Serve as a stand alone meal or as a side to...
View ArticleFeta-Stuffed Spinach Lamb Meatballs
This is the time of year when lamb is at its best. Grass-fed (as opposed to off season grain-fed) being the key to why “in season” lamb is better. Ask the butcher at your grocery store whether...
View ArticleBoozy Fruit Loops Cupcakes
A coworker clued me into a drink that tastes like a bowl of a certain toucan-endorsed cereal. It quickly became my baker friend and my favorite sweet boozy concoction and we decided alcohol-laced...
View ArticleSteak and Parmesan Smashed Potatoes Sandwich
Got a steak ‘n’ potatoes kind of guy at home? Change things up for him by transforming his favorite dish into a hand-held one! Nothing quite as disconcerting as potatoes staring at you! Get rid of...
View ArticleBacon Cheddar Jalapeno Chicken Roll-Ups
Ah… Bacon, cheddar and jalapeño. The intrepid trio. Boldly going where no ingredients have gone before. Well, that’s probably not true. But this is a good combo, nonetheless. I was always...
View ArticleMini Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed French Toast
Starting this blog has made me realize that I have a thing for cramming food inside of other food. Like, I really do. Really, really do. A lot. So today we continue with tradition (obsession?) by...
View ArticleLoaded Greek Steak Fries
Veggie-loaded for a fresh, crisp crunch, these guys will become an addiction. For a healthy twist, use oven “fries” instead of actual fries. All the flavor; none of the guilt. I’ve lost the ability...
View ArticleSlow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
If you want good BBQ, there are no short cuts. Low and slow is the only way. The silver lining? Why, that rule means BBQ recipes and your slow cooker are a match made in heaven, of course! A...
View ArticleFeta Chickpea Salad
Do you know why chickpeas are so popular lately? I do! It’s because they recently ditched their long-standing, unfortunately unattractive name. What would you prefer to say: “I’m eating chickpeas!”...
View ArticleEggs in Purgatory w/ Spinach and Feta (for 2!)
If you Google “Eggs in Purgatory,” you’ll find an array of recipes that tweak the same basic formula: eggs poached in a simple tomato sauce. Now, I am near religiously (ha!) against tomatoes and eggs...
View ArticleGarlic Breadcrumb Pasta with Red Bell Peppers
You know what goes well on top of carbs? More carbs. Crispy, garlicky breadcrumbs add texture and flavor in this easy-as-pie pasta recipe. Actually, this is easier-than-pie. I think a lot of people...
View ArticleStove Top Flatbread Pizza Margherita
Homemade pizza? Check. No long wait? Check. No oven? Check! The quick and dirty route to delicious, crispy thin-crust pizza; just grab a flatbread and do it stove-top! Perpetually plagued with an...
View ArticleCheesy Quinoa “Grits”
Among my many guilty pleasures is insta-grits. Once in a while, though, I like to swap out the grits for quinoa. Quinoa is a powerhouse; since it’s packed with protein, dietary fiber, iron, calcium...
View ArticleNot Your Grandma’s Egg Salad
It’s not your grandma’s creamy egg salad because it is my dad’s infinitely more flavorful, mayonnaise-free, paprika-dusted egg salad. And you’re gonna love it. When I was growing up, egg salad night...
View ArticleSpaghetti Squash Tacos with Cilantro Lime Ricotta
Spaghetti squash is one of those type-cast ingredients. The poor guy is so versatile, but he shines so very well as a pasta substitute, that sometimes we forget to let him stretch his wings. And so...
View ArticleSpaghetti Squash Caprese Cups
One of the best things about spaghetti squash is that leftovers store beautifully in the fridge or freezer. Can you see where I’m going with this? Bake up a big batch at the beginning of the week...
View ArticleGhirardelli Squares Chocolate Coffee Bread
Hello, all. Long time no see. I’m back to TLS having joined a neat little website called TuitionBites. TB lets me open up a little shop where I get to sell a monthly item – each sale helps me pay...
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