There are flavors that go well together and then there are flavors that are made for each other. This is one of those, “made for each other” flavors. Lemon and thyme are always great together, but then add a touch of honey and wow, flavor explosion. Last week I mentioned a Twitter recipe contest run by my local newspaper. This was the actual…
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Baby Bowties with Peas & Ham
This dish brings about an uncomplicated happiness in my kids, they love it. For me, it’s a reminder of simpler times. I used to place this same pasta dish on their high chair tray, watching their chubby little fingers stuff the peas, ham and bowties into their mouths. It was sheer pleasure for them as they picked out the peas and ham first, leaving…
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Zucchini-Nut-Bread Cookie Sandwiches
Experience the amazing texture and flavor of zucchini bread cookie sandwiches. These moist treats are perfect for any occasion. Zucchini Cookie Sandwiches with Cream Cheese Filling In the words of my son, “Mom, these are awesome.” And they were. I have been in the mood for a good cookie, but something other than the old stand-by of chocolate chip or…
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Chicago-Style Hot Dogs
Discover the unique flavors of Chicago-style hot dogs. The perfect blend of sweetness, sourness, and a sprinkle of celery salt. This is not an authentic recipe, but Chicago-style and easy to make at home. How is it I crave food I’ve never even tasted? I’ve never been to Chicago and I’ve never eaten one of their hot dogs, but I…
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The Best Homemade Pizza Sauce
Today we were snowed in…school for the kids was cancelled and they played in the snow all day. We don’t regularly get snow here, at least not the kind that hangs around. However, when a storm does come through, the whole town shuts down. I kind of like that. Anyway, what could be better than making homemade pizza on a…
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Crisp Spiced Chicken with Hummus Vinaigrette
Spiced Chicken with Hummus Vinaigrette I never imagined using hummus as a base for a vinaigrette, but it works so well. With the coriander spiced chicken and the hummus-couscous, the flavors are bright and satisfying. The addition of pistachios and pomegranate seeds to the couscous gives a great texture to this grain. With the hummus vinaigrette, using a whole wheat…
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Chicken-Sun Dried Tomato Clafoutis
The only clafoutis I had made up until now had always been a sweet treat. It never dawned on me that clafoutis can also be an amazing savory dish. This recipe was designed to use up what I consider another perfect canvas for kitchen creativity….leftover rotisserie chicken. There are so many things you can do with it. The clafoutis is a…
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Oven-Roasted Cauliflower with Raisin Vinaigrette
Finally, cauliflower worthy of a dinner party. I have always loved cauliflower but it can be bland if not prepared correctly. The slightly chunky raisin sauce really dresses up this once-boring side dish. For pictures sake, I left the sauce in the bowl, but you’ll want to drizzle the cauliflower with this lovely tasting sauce. You’ll be surprised how good this…
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