Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice

Fish is something that's really hard for me to get into my meal planning. I don't have too many fish recipes, so when one comes up, ...

It's the hottest day of the year here in Seattle, so far. So making soup for dinner wasn't the best choice. But when I selected this...

Photo from Carlsbad Cravings It's beautiful outside today. And a perfect day to grill. Though, I'd argue that any day is a great day...

Ask anyone who knows me what I'll order for breakfast - almost every time? And they'll tell you Chicken Fried Steak. My heart does ...

During my days in Jenny Craig, one of their meals was my all time favorite. Their fish and chips. I know. I know. It's not the "rea...

I'm not exactly sure why I thought this would be a good recipe. I suck at making meatballs. I tend to get them too "wet" and t...

I try to get more pork and more fish into my meals, but I find it so hard to cook pork. I always ... ALWAYS over cook chops.  Tonight I made...

Photo from Love and Lemons As I'm learning to eat healthier, I'm forever on the hunt for a crunchy snack to replace chips. This does...

It's official. I do not like steak pan seared. Grilling! That's the only way for me.  Wasn't a fan of this recipe. The sauce was...

Tandoori chicken is one of my favorite meals to order at Indian restaurants. The vibrant flavor is one that feels comforting to me. Tandoori...

Mmm tomatoes! I only wish they tasted like fresh tomatoes off the vine. Is there anything like that in the world? I think not.  Lacking toma...

Last night was April Sunday dinner. Our theme was Thai. This was a tough theme for me. All the things I would normally make for Thai were ta...

I've tried many many chicken marinades. And I have many many more to try. Chicken is mostly boring to me without a marinade of some sort...

Have you ever had a meal that you just cannot forget? I had one back in college at a restaurant with Mom and Dad. I don't remember the r...

Photo from Butter Your Biscuit Happy Easter! Hope everyone had the easter meal they dreamed of. I wanted something simple and carby to round...

I had a faux pas tonight in that I counted how many recipes I needed for this week. I was off by one. Tonight's dinner.  I had options. ...

For book club this month, I opted to bring the appetizer. I have a LIST of appetizers that I want to make and it seems book club is the only...

American's Test Kitchen recipes rarely let me down. So when I come across one that inspires me I feel compelled to make it. Their flavor...

I wasn't sure about this recipe when I read it and now having made it I'm still unsure.  See the problem is Allspice and cinnamon. I...

I've never had Machaca before. In fact, I didn't even know what it was. I thought, after reading the recipe, that it was a simple st...