The other night I was frustrated and couldn't think of what to make for dinner. So Ryan volunteered to come up with something that night. I could hear him scavenging through our fridge and pantry, thinking to myself good luck. Then he walked out of the kitchen with this: 70's-esque Insta filter probably not the most appetizing. But it was delicious! He stuffed a chicken breast with fresh jalapenos and grated cheese and served it over a bed of cream corn. I pretty much inhaled my ... VIEW POST
Juicy Pork Chops with Agrodolce Sauce
Typically when you say "pork chop", I say "not interested." The majority of pork chops, at least that I've encountered, have been dry and tough (sorry, mom). That was before I was introduced to using a brine. A brine is heavily salted water that you soak meat in before cooking. It helps to break down the muscle fibers and keep the meat juicy...really juicy. These pork chops are served with an agrodolce sauce. Agrodolce is a traditional Italian sauce that has sweet and sour elements. In ... VIEW POST
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
I stumbled upon this recipe late last night and made 'em first thing this morning. These pancakes pack all of the flavor of a baked cinnamon roll, while feeling less heavy and dense. They're also super easy to make. Go on, try 'em...you know you want to! Check out that short stack of deliciousness! YUM. ... VIEW POST
Refreshing Blue Ta-Ta Cocktail
Warning: drinking a Blue Ta-Ta will result in a fantastic mood! ... VIEW POST
Caramelized Chicken with Jalapeno Cream
It's late...and I have to be up bright and early in a couple of hours. So let's just get to it, shall we? This sauce is incredible! Despite being a cream sauce, it tastes somewhat light and it has a refreshingly subtle jalapeno taste (says the one with oh-so-heavy spicy hand). I paired it with spicy fried rice, but Ryan and I both agreed, it would be better with pasta next time. When you pulse the fresh jalapenos, shallot, and garlic in the food processor. Try not to lean over the top, ... VIEW POST
Brussels Sprouts with Sriracha Honey and Lime
What is it about Brussels sprouts that make even normally non-picky eaters scrunch up their nose and give an "ergh, no thanks." They're like cute, little baby cabbages. Why all the hate? I mentioned Brussels Sprouts and my man gave me the dreaded one-eyebrow-lift. But as soon as I mentioned they would be doused in Sriracha, he was in. These little guys turned out surprisingly delicious! They taste like an egg roll, minus all the extra calories. Oh yeah, count me in. Sriracha honey lime sauce - ... VIEW POST