After coming home from a weekend vacation I was greeted by a bunch of rotten bananas (in the words of Athena, my 8 year old). More commonly known by the rest of us as super ripe, at their prime, ready to bake bananas. Perhaps most normal people wouldn’t find this exciting – I was totally ecstatic. Banana bread…
Recipes
Mexican Chocolate Chip Cookies
It all started with a cone of piloncillo and a craving for chocolate chip cookies. For those of you not familiar with piloncillo, also known as panela, it’s a Mexican brown sugar. It’s a pure, unrefined form of cane sugar that tastes very similar to brown sugar with a hint of molasses to it. This…
Crockpot Sofrito Chicken
Years ago my crockpot was just another kitchen contraption collecting dust. Occasionally I’d throw a hunk of beef in there and make some stew, but for the most part the crockpot just wasn’t getting any love. The past few years I’ve really started embracing it’s convenience and enjoy trying new dishes in it. My Sofrito…
German Apple Pancakes / Apfelpfannkuchen
Sweet, simple, rustic, puffy oven baked German Apple Pancakes. Apples and a simple batter transform into a magical breakfast treat. Pancake -vs- Baked Breakfast Cake Or What!?!? This really is one of my favorite breakfasts EVER. I’m so excited to share this recipe with you and hope you have apples so you don’t have to…
Oven Baked Chinese BBQ Chicken
Barbecue seemed to be the theme of the week at my house. First ribs, now oven baked BBQ chicken. It’s been a cold week – 10° or colder. That’s dreadfully cold and it only gets worse. California dreaming on such a winters day. Now I don’t venture outside any more than I have to during…
Dr. Pepper Ribs
I’ve seen a ton of Dr. Pepper and cola bbq recipes floating around for quite some time now. Honestly, I wasn’t the least bit interested in trying any of them out anytime soon. My husband, however, had other plans. He found a recipe for Dr. Pepper ribs “he wanted to make”. He bought ribs, the…
Pork and Sauerkraut Goulash / Szekelygulyas / Hungarian Goulash
This, without a doubt, will be one of the best sauerkraut or goulash dishes you’ve ever eaten. Delicious, melt in your mouth pork simmered all day with sauerkraut, paprika and veggies – finished with creamy sour cream – Oh my yum! This, without a doubt, will be one of the best sauerkraut dishes you’ve ever…
Asian Inspired Meatloaf
Meatloaf. As kids, it was a dreaded dinner for most, typically served with lumpy mashed potatoes and a mushy vegetable. It was many a moms last minute, throw it together dinner, made without much love. Blah. I’ve always had a soft spot for meatloaf. My mom made a mean one, wrapped in bacon – good,…
Mexican Style Rice
Rice is a staple in my home. It’s cheap, versatile, filling and delicious. Rice can be a side dish, a filler, a main course, a dessert – the possibilities are endless. The art of rice is learning how to cook it properly. There are different techniques for the taste and texture you are trying to…
Mustard Marinated Tender Beef Round Steak / Blade Steak
Beef prices have been absolutely outrageous lately! Out of control! Now, when it comes to beef, there’s nothing more I’d rather eat than a tender and succulent filet mignon. When the price is right, we buy a tenderloin, cut it down into 6 oz – 8 oz steaks and freeze them for an occasional treat…