I was stuck trying to think of something different for Oliver for lunch. I opened the crisper and saw the pile of green peppers that I’d forgotten I’d bought, then I looked to the island and saw all the sweet onions. I didn’t really have a choice, what ever it was I was making, it…
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Sweet and Sticky Chicken with a Kick
Here’s another nice and easy recipe to make. It’s a lot like a teriyaki chicken, but I don’t think that the soy sauce flavour is quite as strong in this one. Also, don’t be turned off by the kick, it’s really completely up to you. It comes from a little bit of hot sauce, and…
Rice and Pasta Pilaf
Now, first off, the recipe is supposed to be made with Orzo pasta, but for the life of me I couldn’t find it in any of the four grocery stores available to me up here. I’ll have to head to the city one day and stock up. That said, it’s still absolutely delicious made with…
Stuffed Shells
I’ve been making these for a long time, but have finally tweaked them to the point that Bo both and I love them. Please understand that this is quite the feat, especially in a cheesy dish. A second great thing about this, the recipe is big enough to make 8 servings, which means that I…
Quick No Rise Pizza Crust
Oh, hello blog. Um, it’s not you, it’s me… Seriously. So, I’ve been completely absent for the last three weeks. Lets just chalk it up to holiday madness and my desire to get onto a ridiculously regimented schedule as a new year resolution. It only took me three days (and the 5 am rising of…
Chicken Vesuvio
Here’s another quick, easy, one pot meal. Those really are the best, aren’t they And here’s a warning: if you’ve cooked pretty much anything else that I’ve made on this site, you’ve probably noticed that it’s full of flavor. I love flavor. I love sweet, I love spicy, I love tangy and tart. I love…