Most people crave comfort foods in the way of pasta, mashed potatoes, casseroles, and often sweets.For me, my comfort is WARMTH in food. I crave veggies and some protein.I also have an affinity for chicken sausage. I’m not sure what it is about the product, but I just like it. And that’s that.Thus, after a…
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Fish En Papillote. Don’t you feel fancy just saying it? Despite what its elegant name might suggest, this method of baking fish in parchment paper packets is one of the easiest, most foolproof methods to cook fish. Fish cooked en papillote (which is French for “in paper” and is pronounced ahn-pa-pee-yawt) means to bake fish inside of a…
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Just like everyone else in the world, when prepping for a trip, I like to use what I have in the fridge – and not let anything go to waste. Well, maybe I’m not like everyone else in the world. But I’m terrified of disposing of any food item that could have otherwise been used…
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I believe it’s still slow cooker and crockpot season. In fact, isn’t it always a good time to break out the slow cooker and not have to worry about a thing…walking into a house wafting of sensual aromas and savory spices? Why yes, of course. And, to add to the savory spice mix, why…
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Who doesn’t love creamy tomato basil soup? It’s piping hot, it’s spicy, it’s creamy and delicious, AND it inevitably involves the intoxicating flavor and aroma of fresh basil. Truly divine. While many recipes involve the simple combination of canned tomatoes, heavy cream, and a dash of basil, I desire to create a much more marvelous…
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As the weather cools down and fall approaches, I find myself more and more in the mood for soup. Warm and nourishing, a delicious bowl of hearty, home cooked soup is something I crave with vigor and vim in the winter months. The warmth of the meal serves to satisfy my need for compassion inside…
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