Winter has returned with a vengeance. We should be thinking spring but instead we are thinking comfort foods and curling up in front of a roaring fire. This is a meal that you can serve anytime. It is hearty enough to eat now and it is light enough to be enjoyed in the spring and summer. The zucchini was a little hard to slice with a vegetable peeler. I have a mandolin, but I don’t know how to use it. I…
Fall is definitely in the air and it happened overnight. Friday was warm and balmy. Saturday was decidedly chilly. It never really seems like fall until you make that first batch of chili. I am a chili fan and I have to confess I am very traditional, but that doesn’t mean you have to be. Make your chili with your own unique twists. If you are like me, it is impossible to make a small batch of chili. One of…
I am a huge fan of Indian food. I had never attempted to make it at home before. I received a spice packet from karen’s spice kitchen. I make Chicken Tikka Masala and it was delicious. After that, I decided to make Shrimp Curry. I love International flavors. This is a gourmet meal you can make at home. The recipe can easily be doubled if you are entertaining. Enjoy. Shrimp Curry 1 pound uncooked shrimp (shell removed, sand vein cleaned…
I am in a bit of a quandary. We have just returned from Mexico so what should be very warm for March 1st seems a little chilly to me. I know there is not a lot of sympathy out there. I also don’t know what to cook. It feels like grilling weather one day, and cold enough for chili the next. I thought I would keep with the Mexican theme and cook up some Fajitas. I am using beautiful red,…