Holiday Recipe Club: Beer Braised Brisket with Potatoes and Peppers

I am excited for my first post for the Holiday Recipe Club! Of course, the upcoming holiday is St. Patrick’s Day so the “secret ingredients” to choose from are beer, potatoes, and/or pistachios. (Thanks to Veronica at My Catholic Kitchen for putting me on to this new club!)

I wanted a hearty meal so I . . . → Read More: Holiday Recipe Club: Beer Braised Brisket with Potatoes and Peppers

Musings on a hot summer, my fall garden and surviving

And, a mostly local breakfast. . . . → Read More: Musings on a hot summer, my fall garden and surviving

My final “Best Burger” installment (at least for now)

“Poblanocado” Burgers with Jicama-Radish Salad and Lime-Chipotle Vinaigrette. This was my best hope for winning in 2009! Foiled again! . . . → Read More: My final “Best Burger” installment (at least for now)

Green Salad with Grilled Chicken, Pineapple, and Peppers

Or using up leftovers…Keep reading for an Asian-Inspired Salad Dressing for this grilled chicken salad. . . . → Read More: Green Salad with Grilled Chicken, Pineapple, and Peppers

A veggie dinner with local (mostly) ingredients

What to do with all these fresh veggies? Throw them in a skillet with some fantastic chutney. . . . → Read More: A veggie dinner with local (mostly) ingredients

Spring is Here

Please help me name this cocktail! . . . → Read More: Spring is Here

#26: Roasted Corn, Pepper and Tomato Chowder

A recipe inspired and adapted from “Cooking Light.” . . . → Read More: #26: Roasted Corn, Pepper and Tomato Chowder

Jalapeno peppers, anyone (anyone at all)?

A different take on the green-tinted jalapeno jelly. . . . → Read More: Jalapeno peppers, anyone (anyone at all)?

Fresh from the garden brunch

Without too many “normal” breakfast ingredients in the house, I decided to experiment. . . . → Read More: Fresh from the garden brunch