There are a few things that you really don’t have to try very hard at to make delicious – one of these things is braising meat. I LOVE to braise lamb, veal, and beef, because they come out almost like stews, with the most flavorful broth in the world. I think this is part of my southern upbringing, because almost every recipe I remember growing up with had some kind of gravy and rice attached to it. The best though, […]
These cabbage rolls were a bit of an experiment between a friend and I some years ago, and they stuck with me ever since. The first version of this recipe that I posted was early in my blogging career, so there weren’t any good photos to accompany it. So… I decided to bring this sucker out of the archives and give it the revamp it deserves!
You could very easily divide my life into two categories: food and everything else. Okay maybe three: food, friends and family, and everything else :). Ever since I can remember, cooking has been an integral part of who I am, and discovering new ingredients is one of the most exciting parts about it. While I’ve always LOVED making dishes that are sinful on the tastebuds, being health conscious has also been important. That’s why I’m so excited to share this […]
Sundays are bittersweet for me. Yes, I have to head back to work the next morning, but I love them because it’s the day of the week when we always have friends and family over to watch football, meal prep, and catch up. Food prep is something I do 99% of the time because it allows me so much more freedom during the week when it comes to worrying about lunch, and it helps me not stray from my health […]
When it comes to winter, all I crave is hearty dishes like this coconut curry shrimp on top of a bed of flavorful cilantro, lime, and coconut rice. Maybe it’s because I grew up in the south, but anytime I am presented with “weather” (which is anything other than blazing hot since I live in Houston), I always cook up a dish that is usually one pot and topping a bed of rice (dirty rice, gumbo, red beans and rice, […]
Happy New Year everyone! I don’t know about you, but I was so ready for 2018 to get here. Last year was filled with joy for me – I got engaged, my first nephew was born, we traveled a ton – but it was also filled with extreme stress and internal struggles. With every new year comes new resolutions, and this year mine are in abundance. I am making goals of managing stress differently, making more time for family, and […]
Fresh off the island of Grand Cayman, and I’m already sick. Again. What gives! I seriously cannot catch a break this year with sinus infections, colds, and everything else that has to do with my nose and throat. So, I have decided to stop complaining (after this short little rant), and start making more of an effort to take better care of myself. Yes, I realize we are days away from New Year’s Eve, but you have to start somewhere! […]
