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I’ve been on a meatball kick recently. First, I made those tasty Lamb Turmeric Cherry Meatballs. I loved those so much that I was inspired to try more of these sweet and savory flavors together. With warmer weather on the horizon, a lighter meat and apricot flavors were in order. I added shredded sweet potato to…
Packed with juicy sage, apples, and mustard flavor, this Apple Sage Pork Tenderloin will be a meal your whole family will enjoy. The secret to cooking a pork tenderloin is to seal the juices into the meat. This is done in three ways with this recipe: Marinating the meat before cooking it. Searing the meat…
I’m coming off of a week long culinary class at the Culinary Institute of America’s San Antonio campus that finished at the beginning of May. I loved every minute of it and left feeling inspired, all while learning so many new skills while there. Being “self-taught” there are basics and fundamentals that I never really…
It’s Fiesta in San Antonio, our city’s annual celebration and also one of my favorite times of the year! With parades, parties, school celebrations, and traditions that last two weeks, it’s quickly becoming one of my kids’ favorites as well! When I moved to San Antonio in 1995 as a freshman in high school, it…
In English, carnitas translates to “little pieces of meat.” When made the right way, that’s exactly how carnitas should come out. It should be shredded into small pieces and, ideally, crispy and moist (btw, I hate that word) at the same time. Traditional carnitas are cooked low, slow, and with lard. But come on y’all….
My husband, Jared, was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania. I am a Texas girl. To say that our culinary experiences growing up were different would be an understatement. I grew up with King Ranch Chicken Casseroles, tacos, and a bowl of jalapeños on the table at every meal. Jared grew up with pirogies, a…
For Easter lunch, I, like many of my fellow Star Spangled Banner Flyers, would be serving a ham lunch. I had a delicious pear and blue cheese salad and warm dinner rolls to go with it but it needed the perfect side. Something that would be healthy and hearty without that traditional casserole feel. In…
I’ve been loving Mediterranean food as of late. Something about the fresh flavors and ingredients have been speaking to my tastebuds. I was driving down the street the other day and this recipe idea popped into my mind. The thought of fresh cherries mixed together with savory tastes just kept playing on repeat. Lucky for me,…
Something a little different and also easy because, most likely, you have the tools on hand, oven baked eggs require the least amount of clean up. Print Hard Boiled Eggs in the Oven Oven baked eggs require little clean up. Course Breakfast Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Chill 10 minutes Total Time…
Lunch can be tough as an adult. Whether you are eating at home or eating at the office, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut without a clue of what to eat. This Dill Chicken Salad is easy to whip up as a single serving or in a big batch! The recipe below is…
