On our recent trip to New Orleans, we had an amazing pork dish at Oktoberfest. The pork itself was smoked and was served atop a mixture of apples, sauerkraut, and onions. We loved this dish so much that we decided to recreate it at home. Though our pork doesn’t have the same smokiness, the use…
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Roasted Buttercup Squash with Cinnamon-Spiced Millet
Whoa, there—could I really be posting a recipe? Could this actually be a food-centered post on what I tend to label as a food blog? By golly, it is! Although this fall-inspired dish is sinfully simple, it is, in fact, a legitimate recipe. Inspired by Gena’s roasted acorn squash with cinnamon-scented quinoa, this nutritious meal…
Porcini Mushroom Risotto + WIAW
If you’ve ever watched an episode of Top Chef, you’ll realize that risotto has a bit of a reputation. Any experienced cook knows the satisfaction and comfort that result from a perfectly creamy, yet ever-so-slightly al dente risotto, one that is neither too soupy nor excessively sticky and thick. Nevertheless, it’s something that must be…
WIAW + (Soon To Be Famous) Spaghetti & Meatballs
Happy Hump Day, blog world! This week has been a slow one, but the beautiful, cooler weather more than makes up for that. I’m going to get right down to the food today because I’m finally sharing my husband’s amazing spaghetti and meatballs with you! But first, let’s take a look at What I Ate…
WIAW: Nectarine, Goat Cheese, and Honey-Cinnamon Roasted Chickpea Salad
Happy, happy hump day! Since I didn’t photograph many of my meals this week (and don’t want to bore you to death), I’m sharing a simple-but-satisfying recipe that takes advantage of the remnants of summer produce. The idea came to me as I discovered a single nectarine and half a package of goat cheese in…
Roux Dat: The Best Gumbo in ‘Bama
Gumbo is something special. Every family along the Gulf Coast has their favorite, and it’s usually a family recipe, handed down through several generations. I may be biased, but I’m here to tell you that the Davis-Miele gumbo truly is the best in Alabama. If Mark’s spaghetti and meatballs (which I promise to share soon)…
Slow Cooker Jambalaya
The sole redeeming factor of our long, sweltering, southern summers (well, besides fresh produce and beautiful beaches) is football season. Though I’m not loyal to a college team (I support the SEC in general—best conference in the country!), I do love my New Orleans Saints. Who dat?!!… Tonight, to “celebrate” our first pre-season game against…
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Mushrooms are another one of those foods I avoided like the plague for most of my life. Though the idea of eating a fungus still creeps me out a bit, I’ve grown to love mushrooms of all varieties, in all types of dishes. I love a good steak on occasion (filet, usually), but I equally…
Naan An Ordinary Pizza {+ WIAW 32}
The first time I tried naan bread at an office potluck over 5 years ago, it was love at first taste. I’ve had the authentic, freshly-made version a few times since then, but I’ve never attempted to make it myself. Thankfully, these pre-packaged Stonefire naan do just fine in a pinch. Plus, they come 2…
Easy Weeknight Dinner: Veggie & Herb Frittata
I don’t know if it’s because yesterday was National Egg Day (I’m always late on these things—but maybe my subconscious wasn’t), but I’ve been seriously craving eggs since the weekend. What I really wanted was a drippy, yolky egg, but a frittata for dinner was the next best thing. Made from whatever vegetables and herbs…
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