As any member of my family will tell you, pasta is and will always be my first choice for dinner. Especially when there is cheese involved. Copious amounts of cheese, please. So when I saw this mash-up of pasta, cheese, and sloppy joes, I knew it would be a hit. I modified it a bit…… Continue reading Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese
Every time I hear the word “Moussaka”, I can’t help but think of “Mufasa” from the movie “The Lion King”: Sabrina says I’m weird. And while she may or may not be right, one thing is for certain: I absolutely loved this Greek speciality. The components are simple: roasted eggplant, lightly spiced lamb filling, and…… Continue reading Moussaka
There’s nothing quite like starting your day with the sudden realization that you have just used your lip liner to line your eyes instead of your eyeliner. I wondered why the color looked a little off…. Fortunately, I caught my error before I had done both eyes, so it was an easy fix. I just…… Continue reading Skillet Chicken Parmesan
Here we are, two days into the new year, and I’ve already managed to blow out an appliance. I think know I’ve set a record here… Yesterday, I spent most of the day prepping a few food related projects, taking down various holiday themed decorations, and cleaning up from the aforementioned glitter-filled holiday themed decorations. After…… Continue reading Beef Stroganoff
I’ll tell you something – things are changing around here faster than a speeding Dachshund. Why does she always look guilty? Oh I know – because she usually IS! So while change is good and inevitable in life, somedays, when things get thrown at you at all once, you have to stop, take a deep breath, and…… Continue reading Steak Pizzaiola
I can’t believe it’s been a week since I last posted – the past seven days have gone by in a complete and total blur. It seems as though I say that on a weekly basis, especially since we moved to Texas. I think it’s a side effect of getting older……. as Ferris Bueller says, “Life moves…… Continue reading Carnitas Tamale Pie
Just when you thought it was safe to wear short sleeves….. Seriously, what’s up with this weather? Yesterday it was 83 degrees and picture perfect. Today, the wind is blasting and the temperature is 58. Tomorrow the forecast is 81 and calm. And I’m accused of being fickle? Sheeeeesh…… Anyhoo, this lasagna, although unusual, was…… Continue reading Brussels Sprouts Lasagna
