I am a complete novice when it comes to Indian food. I make a few dishes with curry powder, and I thought adding curry powder to some stuff would be as “exotic” as it got for me – but I was inspired by a book I read and thought a vegetarian potato curry sounded scrumptious […]
Month: February 2017
What’s For Dinner – Feb 19-25, 2017
Busy week – but still time to get dinner on the table every night. Saturday we’ll be out celebrating our 21st anniversary, so boy will be home with a delivery pizza on his own. Treat for him/easy for me. Sunday, Feb 19, 2017 – Meatloaf with Italian Roasted Potatoes & Asparagus. Hubby specifically requested meatloaf […]
Weekly Menu Feb 12 – 18, 2017
Dinner this week – yum. I am trying out a few new recipes AND I’ve gotten a new kitchen tool – an INSTANT POT. I’m pretty happy with it so far and have at least 2 recipes planned using it this week. What are you having? Sunday Feb 12, 2017 – Pulled Pork & Cole […]
Cowboy Caviar – Small Batch
I found a nice recipe for Cowboy Caviar but honestly – they make SO MUCH and I really didn’t need to have so much in my fridge. I cut the recipe here and there and it still made quite a bit – great for a couple or small gathering. Hubby hates cilantro – so I […]
Oven Baked Tacos
I am a fan of the crispy taco. The soft taco is good, too – but sometimes the crunch is just what you need. But I needed a taco recipe that solved the dreaded crunchy taco disintegration issue – this Oven Baked Tacos Recipe does the job. I thought the issue was just the way the […]
Instant Pot Pinto Beans Recipe (Charro Style)
I am a big fan of the whole pinto beans you get in a good Mexican Restaurant. I like them more than the refried beans and they’re actually healthier, because refried beans are fried with FAT – which makes them tasty – but not necessarily healthy. I got an Instant Pot (actually it’s a Cuisinart […]