With warmer weather finally here, it truly feels like spring. Spring to me means enjoying long walks outside (something rare here in Texas), fresh produce, and longer days. It’s just the right time of year where the heat is bearable, the vegetation isn’t sun-wilted, and the working man or woman is able to enjoy family…
Enchilasagna
Occasionally, a good recipe can be hampered by too many subs. In our case last night, a once amazing enchilada casserole was rendered “meh.” Part of it was too many substitutions/additions and another part was too “higher-end” ingredients and part of it was not enough cheeeeeese! (This is a surprisingly good recipe) This recipe starts…
Asian Zing
Last night was sushi night at our house and I took this as an opportunity to try out some new healthier alternatives to soy sauce from my local Sprouts that I had been hearing so much buzz about. I like to eat healthy just as well as the next person, but don’t sign me up…
Friends, Romans, Countrymen…
On March 27th, 1861, Rome was officially declared the capital of Italy (despite its not actually being a part of the kingdom yet – details, schmetails). Growing up, my favorite cuisine was Italian. I look for any excuse to dive into a bowl of pasta! Seeing this on the calendar excited and inspired me. Having…
Royalty
My true interest in finer culinary began in college. I had always enjoyed baking and cooking, but it wasn’t until I discovered Top Chef that I truly latched onto it a little deeper. I had just moved into this great apartment complex designed for college students. All bills paid (including cable & internet and washer…
Childhood Comfort Food
Growing up in Texas, it was almost a given that we would eat Frito Chili Pie on the regular. Not only is it good “kid” food, but it’s pretty darn great comfort food as well! With baseball opening day upon us, I’d been craving some Frito Chili Pie. So when I recently had an outpatient…
Opa!
Monday was Greek National Day and true to form, I wanted to create something thematic. A couple months ago, on the recommendation of a Greek former coworker, I ordered a cookbook (it’s GREEK to me!) from a Greek orthodox church in which her theíes contributed. I wanted to tap into some authentic Greek cuisine any…
Ugly Upper Crust
Pastry crusts are a work in progress for me. I’m still learning how to gauge the correct texture between too wet and too dry all the time it seems. My recent foray into a blue cheese pastry for a brisket pot pie was no exception. For some reason, there’s just a learning curve there for…
Pizza Party
Just about every week, a girlfriend and I get together to watch guilty-pleasure TV and make/eat yummy things. Lately, I’ve been on a gluten-free pizza kick. Trying to suss out the best ones, the worst ones, and the -eh- ones. I recently got a recipe (accompanied with a coupon) using Mikey’s frozen pizza crusts for…
Hungry for Hungary
Friday was Hungarian National Day. Admittedly, at first, I didn’t know what this day represented or meant. It seemed rather harmless and I enjoy exploring other cuisines, so I took it as an opportunity to learn and create something new! As it turns out, this date represents the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. On March 15th,…
Tiffani's Table 