A year ago, I like everyone else, faced new challenges in every aspect of life. But where I landed has brought me to a more JOYful place.
Tag: dinner
Cooking My Way Through Shelter in Place
Cooking has become much more enjoyable and fun. And I think for sure it has brought my little family together at the table more. And that’s a benefit I could never have imagined because of SIP.
Why An Instant Pot is your BFF in the Kitchen… Shave Time Making Soulful Soup
Because we all need some shortcuts in our life to shave time off to focus on the important things…
risotto, beer, broth and bok choy
Because we still have SB beers around, my broth needs a purpose, and the bok choy needed to be used and I was craving risotto. Yes I know Bud Light probably isn’t the best option. Next time we’ll try Stella… I can make risotto with my eyes closed I’ve made it so many different ways…
turkey meatloaf with kickin’ sauce
My inspiration. Rain again. Wanting to make meatloaf since I realized last time around was two years ago. Sour dough bread around. Kickin’ sauce still available… Why not turkey loaf with kickin’ sauce? Of note, I’m not a fan of ketchup so using my own sauce instead is the plan. And since your own sauce…
not your mamas chili 2
I’ve got chili down and it is good… last time I made it (not your mamas chili) I used Not Your Father’s Rootbeer. So this time I opted to use no alcohol (shocking) and see if I could get good flavor anyway. I used ground turkey AND some of the leftover chicken from my broth…
not your mamas chili
My mom, who lives in Ohio, came to town to visit to spend the holidays with us. For her arrival I wanted to make something special and get the house smelling yummy! Memories of her chili, the cold weather and rain (which is NoCal version of an Ohio snow day), inspired me to make my…
mi amore sauce
He said, “Jenn this is the best sauce I’ve ever had in my life… and I’m Italian” hence we named it so. Sauces are definitely something at this point I don’t really think about… they just happen and evolve.
thanksgiving roll back- the bird, glaze and gravy – from scratch
Getting Bird Ready I’ve been waiting to post this one for so long! And by far it’s one of those moments in the kitchen I will never forget. One because my mom was in town to spend some quality time with me. Being the oldest of five kids alone time with mom is always special, and…
Holy fish! Caribbean cayenne mahi and lemon almond kale
A game play delay resulted in a dinner unexpected a few days later… Planning to cook on a Friday when last minute plan changes came up, resulted in prepping the fish and then letting it sit for a few days. Mahi was prepared with olive oil and topped with a blend of “magical” Caribbean spice…
