Some nights after a long day at work, all you want to eat is something warm and comforting. Tonight was one of those nights for me, so I prepared myself a bowl of potato leek soup. The only thing that could have made it a more comforting meal would have been a grilled cheese sandwich for dipping. Next time… Continue reading “Potato Leek Soup”
“Scalloped” Potato

I’m not a big fan of the traditional scalloped potato, so I decided to create a recipe that combined the idea of a scalloped potato with that of a hasselback potato.
Rosemary Pork Chop

It wasn’t until I reached adulthood that I found an appreciation for pork. The chop is such a wonderful cut of meat, and by just cooking it simply, you can create something wonderful. Continue reading “Rosemary Pork Chop”
Spiced Yellow Rice

This recipe came about when I was searching for an Uncle Ben’s copycat recipe. It’s nothing like the original, but it is quite the tasty side dish.
Pan-Roasted Rosemary Chicken Breast

Thanks to Chef John at FoodWishes.com, I now have this super easy, delicious chicken breast recipe. I highly recommend giving this a try!
Thanksgiving Cottage Pie

After slaving in the kitchen for hours and hours on Thanksgiving Day, you inevitably made way too much food. So what are you supposed to do with the leftovers? Make cottage pie, of course! Continue reading “Thanksgiving Cottage Pie”
Thanksgiving Turkey

I have made a turkey for Thanksgiving for several years now, and each year it gets better and better. This year, I basted the turkey with a lemon-thyme butter, and it had a perfect balance of flavor. Continue reading “Thanksgiving Turkey”