I’ve been on a real kick with these summer recipes lately, and its not even really summer yet. But when the sun is out and the temperature rises, I crave cool dishes like this spicy shrimp and avocado cocktail.  This really just came together when I was looking for some sort of side dish to [...]

A good cucumber salad is always a refreshing side dish. My mom used to make one while I was growing up with tomatoes, onions and Italian dressing, and it was one of my favorite summertime snacks. I happened to have a  cucumber in the fridge the other day when I was making my Andouille and [...]

It has been rainy and cold for the past week or so here in Seattle and there is no sign that that is going to change anytime soon. The only good thing about this weather is that it makes me want to get warm and what a better way to do that then with a [...]

I am a huge fan of chowders and I am constantly on the search for good clam chowder whenever Ryan and I dine out. Of all of the chowders that I have tried, I prefer those that are not to thick or heavy. Instead, I prefer my clam chowder a little thinner and lighter. This [...]

I have kind of been on a spinach kick lately, serving it sauteed or in a soup like my Spinach and Potato Puree, so salad seemed like the next logical step. Spinach, crimini mushrooms, red onions and goat cheese are tossed with a tangy Dijon vinaigrette.

So I got one of those nifty little immersion blenders for Christmas and it was perfect for making this soup. I pureed boiled potatoes with sauteed spinach and garlic before topping with crunchy bacon and creamy goat cheese crumbles. If you are looking for a truly comforting soup this is it.

It has been snowing all morning which makes me crave a nice warm bowl of soup. When the weather is like this I turn to this recipe for taco soup. It is a mixture of savory taco meat, beans and jalapenos in a rich tomato broth, served over crunchy tortilla chips. It is especially delicious [...]

The temperatures are beginning to drop, and you can start to see your breath the moment you walk outside.Winter is coming fast and what better way to enjoy it then with a soup.  This is a creamy winter soup that isn’t too heavy. It is great to eat on cold winter days, while sitting curled [...]

It has been pretty cold here for the last couple of days and our radiator heater just isn’t working like I want it to. So I decided to make some chili  because nothing can warm you up like a nice hot bowl of chili topped with the works. The added dark beer gives it a [...]