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Food, Recipes

Chipotle Pepper and Pepita Seed Pesto

In order to make this: I had to make this: It’s no secret that I love pesto.  You could blend pretty much anything together and call it a pesto…and I’ll be in line to try it! I wanted to make a spicy chicken sausage pizza with the new Gold’n Plump Hot Italian Chicken Sausages (which […]

Diet, Food, Recipes

Asparagus Soup with Tarragon and Chèvre

It’s no secret that I love chèvre (goat cheese).  I’m always looking for ways to sneak goat cheese into my recipes…whether it be in a salad, a sauce or a soup.  It’s even the “secret” ingredient to my mashed potatoes.  Yum! The other night I was trying to decide what to make for supper.  I didn’t […]

Curries, Food, Indian Dishes, Recipes

Easy Street Style Pav Bhaji Recipe

Across the United States, everyone has their favorite version of Chili–a thick stew made with peppers, beans (debatable), meat, tomatoes, and spices. My favorite version is Pav Bhaji. It’s an Indian style buttery, mashed vegetable curry served with spiced buns. And it is DELICIOUS. I know what you’re thinking. Pav Bhaji isn’t chili. And you’re […]

Food, Recipes

Lamb Curry with Apricots and Almonds

I love lamb.  Although we don’t eat it often, it probably is my favorite meat–if it’s cooked right. Lamb is one of those meats that can be a little tricky to cook.  Sure, you can toss it in a pressure cooker and cook it that way…but I just don’t think the taste is the same. […]

Food, Recipes

Bengali Shrimp Malai Curry

This post and recipe have been updated on my new blog, Spiced up Mom. Please click the photo below to be taken to the new recipe! I have a confession to make.  I am a judgmental, picky–sometimes even bratty–eater.  I always have been.  If something looks funny, I might still try it; but I make no […]