When I lived up north and had a big vegetable garden, it was a miracle if the snow peas made it into the house. Same for the sugar snap peas. I’d stand out in the
I thought we should make a new category here at Idiot’s Kitchen…Super Simple Sides! Smoky Roasted Potatoes are a good place to start. You can’t get much better or more simple than potatoes roasted in
Last week I posted a photo of my experimental Poke Tuna Bowl dinner on Instagram and Facebook and got a reaction I did not expect. Instead of people saying “Ewwww, raw fish,” I got “How did
Time to fire up the grill for an unusual but extremely tasty dinner. Marinated Skirt Steak with Cucumber Radish Salad borrows big flavors from Vietnamese cuisine. A simple marinade provides depth of flavor to the
Do you remember that old Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup commercial? “You got chocolate in my peanut butter!” “Well, you got peanut butter on my chocolate!” I feel exactly that way about Cool Cucumber Corn &
I’ve been on a lucky roll lately in trying new recipes. Sometimes you try something that looks good on paper but the end result just isn’t all that inspiring. Other times you try something thinking,
It’s hot here. It’s early May and it’s already hot here. I think I can keep the whining somewhat in check by eating another bowl of Cucumber & Avocado Salad. This is ridiculously easy and
Mexican Corn Salad – Prepare to swoon! Do you remember last summer when we made Elote or Mexican Grilled Corn? Well, if you skipped it and didn’t try it (like EVERY MEMBER OF MY OWN FAMILY)
Time for another funky salad addiction – Tuna & White Bean Salad! You might be thinking, beans & tuna? Together? The answer is a resounding YES! This was SOOOOO good. Rather than the traditional mayonnaise laden
Corned Beef & Cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays where I don’t do a lot of fussing around. My needs are pretty simple each year: Corned Beef, Cabbage,
Get ready for a big bowl of vegetable goodness! African Peanut Stew is another wonderful recipe from my new Oh She Glows Cookbook. You might remember that my friend Barb gave me this cookbook and
Risotto, in any form, is one of my favorite dinners to make. It’s another one of meals that you see in fancy restaurants but until you make it at home, you don’t realize how easy
It’s a new year so it’s time to add a new favorite funky salad… Perfect Chickpea Salad is that salad! How good is this salad? Usually I have a couple of recipes in the pipeline
Mexican Stuffed Peppers – One of our favorite weeknight dinners. Colorful and sweet bell peppers hold a variety of savory and spicy ingredients which you can customize to your own tastes, preferences, and what you
We’re rolling right into Thanksgiving with one more salad for your table. Broccoli & Pea Salad would make a welcome, super green, crunchy addition to any menu. Not just for Thanksgiving, this is a staple
