Roasted Fingerlings with Pepper Vinaigrette

Does the thought of soggy potatoes drowning in mayo gross you out? *raises hand* I mean, seriously. A lot of the potato salads I’ve eaten have been boring. Soggy, overcooked Russets. Gallons of jiggly mayo. The sad, lone stalk of chopped celery added for random bits of crunch. Salt. Pepper. Boring.

Quick Roasted Corn with Jalapeno and Sweet Pepper

A Corn Haiku: This is a picture of corn. Corn on a blue plate. Corn waiting to get eaten. There really isn’t any super cute or fancy story about the origins of this side dish. I didn’t know what else to write, so like a boss I went with a Haiku. I’m not even sure […]

Thyme Roasted Tomatoes over Grilled Polenta

It’s been a whirlwind week ’round these parts. Aside from a M-F desk job, I’ve recently opened up a baking business. This means I spend my time covered in flour, smelling like buttercream, and harassing my family to try anything and everything that has been coming out of the test kitchen. I usually try to […]

Stovetop Barbeque Bacon Beans

I am welcoming BBQ season with open arms. I am welcoming the time of simple meals, cooked on the grill, and served with side dishes like roasted corn, potato salad, watermelon, and baked beans. I am not looking forward to the stifling hot Texas heat or the mosquito bites and West Nile warnings that […]

Texan Quinoa with Grapefruit Cumin Vinaigrette

Today’s been pretty productive. In my terms, I mean. Usually I’m just happy if I manage to put mascara on. The things I did today were the following: 1. Pick up produce co-op share from Urban Acres from outside the pickup location in front of the Crossfit studio. Make goo-goo eyes at the hot Crossfit guys. […]