Have you had McDonald’s Shamrock Shake? I remember getting so excited for March when I was a kid just so I could get one of those neon green, minty shakes. I was recently reminded of this annual tradition and figured it would be easy enough to replicate the recipe at home, though slightly better for […]
“What’s with all the eggs, Joanie?” I know, I know. Egg salad, eggs benedict casserole, quiche, I’m outta control! Truth is, I’ve been working with Hickman’s Family Farms. They’re based right here in Buckeye, Arizona (since 1944) and as part of a Deviled Egg contest, they delivered 15 dozen eggs to my house. No, that’s not […]
Are you hosting a soiree at your casa for Easter? I know, the ham’s non-negotiable and auntie’s hot cross buns will make an appearance, but I wanted to throw a colorful curveball on the table this year. Hello beets, take us to magenta colored Funky Town! Perhaps tea sandwiches are passe and egg salad, pedestrian. […]
When St. Patty’s rolls up, it’s time to roll out the corned beef and cabbage in true American fashion. That’s right, American, not Irish. Last year social media spread the word that corned beef and cabbage are as Irish as spaghetti and meatballs. Ooooooops…But, that’s not keeping me from boiling up a brisket on March 17th. […]
Deep Dish Spaghetti Pizza Pie. It’s totally, completely, exactly what it sounds like. Putting all three carb-o-licious favorites together in one crazy dinner recipe. This recipe came when I remembered back to a spaghetti pie recipe my Mom made when we were kids. The crust was spaghetti noodles held together with cheese and topped with sauce. I […]
A picture is worth 1000 words, or in this case, 1000 batches of lemon tarts. As mentioned in prior recipes (Chicken Scaloppine, Arugula Citrus Salad) I’ve got a lemon tree (and a tangelo tree) that keeps on giving. Ryan claims expertise in lemon bars, so I set to work to fulfill his requirements for a […]
Making homemade tortillas is so much easier than I thought. I’ve been buying pre made ones at the grocery store for years, wishing they tasted as good as the ones at my favorite Mexican restaurants. I was trolling Pinterest and came across several recipes for homemade flour tortillas with spinach. They jumped off the page because […]
If I had to pick a Valentine other than the Ry-guy, it would be carbs…all the carbs, in fact. Never met one that I didn’t adore. At the tippy-top of the list, just slightly under my beloved potatoes (I want to be buried with potatoes. “Here lies Simon the Spud.”) is pasta, specifically handmade, fresh […]
Why make homemade granola instead of buying it at the store? Because you might like your granola extra crunchy, or you might prefer it softer and a little chewy. You can tweak to the perfect consistency you love by adding or subtracting the liquid ingredients. Too, it’s waaaaay cheaper! For the same cost of a […]
Yes, things do grow in Arizona. Yes, it’s a desert, but there’s still farming going on! Of course, because we experience super high highs in the summer and temperate winters, our “what’s in season” calendar is a little different than most other places. The Arizona Farm Bureau publishes a helpful resource called Fill Your Plate that […]
Chocolate covered cherries are a particular favorite around these parts. When inspiration struck to do a Valentine’s themed cookie, I had a jar of Maraschinos hanging out and some mini chocolate chips. Too, I’m a shortbread fanatic because the measurements are easy to memorize. 1 part sugar, 2 parts butter, 3 parts flour! Put it all […]
Did you know that the pie crust companies have been lying to us for years? Seriously. For the longest time, they had me duped into believing that pie crust required magical pastry voo-doo only possessed by the sweetest of grandmothers and hardcore gourmands. Sorry pie crust companies, I’m hip to your game. Pie crust is […]
