Recipe for Stewed Zucchini & Chickpeas with Oven Baked Polenta

This simple and delicious vegetarian recipe can be on your table in 45 minutes or less, from start to finish.  We’ve started eating a couple of vegetarian meals throughout the week and this is one we both love. I was worried that no meat wouldn’t be substantial enough for Joe.  That wasn’t the case at [...]

Ancho Chili-Espresso Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

When I saw Alta’s Coffee-Chili Pork Tenderloin, I thought I’d try the rub on pork chops and see how it worked out.  The seasoning has a perfect blend of spice, sweetness, and depth, which is why it’s quickly become a favorite around here.  In fact, Joe loved it so much that I made it for [...]

Chicken Gumbo

Don’t miss this week’s give-away, the award winning cookbook 1,000 Vegetarian Recipes by Carol Gelles.  Just leave a comment here.

Joe bought a new soup and sandwich cookbook for me a couple of weeks ago.  It’s a special publication by Cuisine at Home with beautiful  pictures and ideas about ‘adding on’ a side dish to each [...]

Garlic Soup (aigo boulido)

Today is my Mom’s birthday.  I thought about making a dessert to celebrate the occasion but my mom isn’t much of a dessert person. She’s much more inclined to reach for something savory – she’s notorious for eating a bowl of soup instead of dessert. So I made soup.
Her love of soup is [...]

Spicy ‘n Sweet Turkey Pinto Bean Chili with Skillet Cornbread & a Give-Away

It’s Fall Festival 2009 and I’m hosting today – Fall Traditions.  I’m so looking forward to hearing about what you do to get ready for and celebrate fall.  Link your fall tradition or leave a comment and you’ll be entered in a chance to win a set of 3 Wilton Baking Racks – perfect for [...]