If I had to rank my love for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I’d rank them breakfast, dinner, then lunch. Breakfast always wins in my mind. When it comes to a “good breakfast,” I’d say I am more of a savory gal – with the occasional hankering for a donut or french toast. Something that is […]
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Creamy White Chicken Chili
As we were driving back to Phoenix from a quick weekend camping trip in Forest Lakes, AZ, a cozy comfort meal like Creamy White Chicken Chili was on our minds. Considering the fact that we were leaving the refreshing 65 degree weather, to be in 100 degree plus, having a warm meal such as creamy […]
Sopa de Fideo
Tomatoes + Pasta + Broth = a small bite of heaven … and Sopa de Fideo. Soup is one dish that I will eat year round. It’s probably one of my favorite meals. You name a soup and I will try it. Lately, I’ve been craving Sopa de Fideo and I tried making it like […]
Pesto Lasagna
My basil plant was a bit overgrown, hence the need to make fresh pesto… and with fresh pesto comes pesto lasagna.. Easy to make recipe, light and flavorful dish. This dish is perfect to make anytime of year. It’s been a Christmas Eve dinner highlight, along with a mid-Summer 115 degree day dinner. Allow it […]
Summer Lemon Pasta Salad
There’s always a reason for pasta salad… It was the fourth of July, and I was assigned to bring something over to my parent’s house for dinner. I knew there was going to be a lot of your typical barbecue-style foods ready to eat, so I decided to FINALLY try out a new pasta salad […]
Flanken Style Short Ribs with Teriyaki BBQ Rice
There’s just something about eating short ribs. Whether they are English cut with a savory red wine braise, or an Asian sticky, spicy, sauce and flanken style, they are all EXCELLENT. I’ve been exploring the world of short ribs lately and can say from all the taste testing, “we are not worthy.” This past week, […]
Pickle Slaw
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE pickle slaw… Well, I also love all things pickle. I love making homemade pickles, trying out new store-bought pickles, tasting all deli pickles, I truly don’t discriminate when it comes to pickles. Something I also enjoy is a good, cold, crunchy coleslaw. With an enjoyment for both […]
Best Restaurants in Phoenix
Growing up, I was the pickiest eater. I swear, I wouldn’t touch a vegetable, herb, or anything seafood related to save my life. As the years passed, and my palate fully developed…my love of food started to grow more and more, and now I would call myself a “Phoenix Foodie”. You are in for a […]