Sweet & Spicy Street Tacos & Slaw

Some days are reserved for silence in the kitchen. Just simple, meditative silence. Flow. Movement. But little chatter, little noise, and little thought – or maybe a lot of thought. Today was one of those silent days. Without much to say…Sweet & Spicy Street Tacos & Slaw. Sweet & Spicy Street Tacos & Slaw 2…

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North Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork

When presented with the opportunity to nosh on some North Carolina BBQ standing at the foot of a food truck, I almost passed it up. It wasn’t until he said, “this is good.” “This is really good,” that I chose to partake. It may seem strange, but this man was a magician, and a bit…

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Chili Mocha Skirt Steak with Rainbow Carrot Crunch

  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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Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

I don’t feel as though I’m amazing at cooking meat. This may come as a bit of a surprise, considering the fact that I post “meaty” recipes on a regular basis. Perhaps I’m too self-critical. In any case, roasts are a particular challenge to me. This also may be due to my preference for other…

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