As a kid, Friday nights were for sleep-overs and watching The Incredible Hulk and The Dukes of Hazzard. As a teenager, Friday nights were for pep rallies, high school sporting events, and maybe a date if I was lucky. As a college student, Friday nights were for (since my folks might be reading this) studying,…
Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Ragu
Let’s say this Friday you want to surprise your significant other with a special dinner: the kind of meal with soft music and candle-light. Maybe they just got a promotion? Maybe they are coming home after a long business trip? Maybe it is date night? Or maybe you are just feeling a bit saucy and…
PB and J Smoothie
“Good morning, sunshine. It’s time to wake up and get out of bed. Did you sleep well and have good dreams? It’s time to get out of bed. No you can’t sleep in today. You have school. You need to get dressed. Please get out of bed? You need to wash your face, brush your…
Thai Tofu Tacos
This next post is for all us “stay-at-home” moms out there. Well, actually, I am a man and a dad; however, I perform the same duties, have the same responsibilities, and have the same headaches. I make lunches, get the kids to school, take the kids to their afternoon activities, and volunteer as room parent….
Pasta Carbonara
In 1982, Rocky Balboa was at the pinnacle of his career. After securing the world heavy-weight boxing title from Apollo Creed, he was enjoying the lucrative endorsements that come with being a champ. Unfortunately, Rocky’s world came crashing down with the death of Mickey and the humiliating defeat by Clubber Lang. He lost everything in…
Butternut Squash Salad
Rarely, can you find anything good to eat in a chain restaurant. I mean sure there is “Fish Fest” that offers all-you-can-eat catfish fingers. There is the “Rib Round-up” that continuously fills your plate with baby-back ribs. Don’t forget the buffet loaded with over 500 items including the chocolate fountain. Or if you are looking…
Stuffed Acorn Squash
When I was about six or seven years old, my dad decided to do some home renovations. And my father wasn’t going to just do a little painting or hang some new window treatments. No, he was going to move a wall to extend our den/television room. As a kid, this was the most awesome…
Grilled Polenta
Eggplant rocks the party. It is full of vitamins and minerals such as manganese, potassium, folate, copper, and B6. One cup of this super vegetable has only 20 calories while still providing you with 10% of your daily fiber. It has no cholesterol and is rich in Phenolic Antioxidant Compounds. “What are Phenolic Antioxidant Compounds?”…
Basil Spring Rolls
The world works in mysterious ways. Some call it fate. Some call it luck. Some call it serendipity. Whatever you call it, life can bring unexpected surprises from time to time. Like when you get the “Will you go with me?” note back and the “Yes!” box is checked. Or like when you get called…
Sushi
Growing up in the South meant that fish was battered and deep fried. And the only raw fish I came in contact with was at the end of a hook used to catch larger fish. And rice, well, any rice we ate was covered in gravy or cooked as perlow. So when I saw…
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