We Knew They Were Coming, So We Baked Some Cakes

by Denise // 8 July, 2011 // Comments off

With family back in town, we had a festive weekend for sure. It all began with my MIL’s birthday on Sunday. She requested Iron Chef Allan’s over-the-top brunch and to finish it off, he baked his mom a gorgeous rum... Continue reading →

Another Simple Pasta Sauce

by Denise // 24 June, 2011 // Comments off

Honestly, I didn’t know what to share for this week’s Friday Food Fight not because I didn’t eat anything interesting. No, I ate way too well this week. There were so many foodie photos to fling, because this week was... Continue reading →

A Fabulous French Toast Flub

by Denise // 10 June, 2011 // Comments off

My kids constantly crave French toast for breakfast. I don’t know what it is about this egg-soaked sweet cinnamon bread that they love so much, but they always request it. And of course, Iron Chef Allan happily obliges, because it’s... Continue reading →

Lentils and Pasta = Perfect Running Fuel

by Denise // 13 May, 2011 // Comments off

Many runners love to carb load before a big race and pasta is typically the food of choice to carry runners through the big miles. One of my favorite dishes for fuel before a big race is Lentils and Pasta,... Continue reading →

Packages? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Packages!

by Denise // 7 May, 2011 // Comments off

Originally, I was going to title this Friday Food Fight post after a really bad joke I remembered reading as a small child on a South of the Border billboard along I-95. “Pedro’s weather report: Chili Today. Hot Tamali. South... Continue reading →

Who You Calling Turkey?

by Denise // 22 April, 2011 // Comments off

I love when this… becomes this. I love leftovers. When I really enjoy a meal, I’ll dream of that delicious dinner and can’t wait to dig into it the next day. I’ve also been known to eat leftovers for breakfast.... Continue reading →

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