You know how there’s always that one recipe that reminds you of childhood? The one that you always request when you go home to visit? Well for me, my mom’s recipe for chicken with peppers is just such a recipe. She came up with it one day, many years ago, when she was trying to figure out something new to make for my brother and me for dinner, and the… Continue Reading
Shepherd’s Pie With a Spicy Twist
I’ve always loved shepherd’s pie. There’s something so satisfying and comforting about it, maybe because every time I eat it, I picture old timey shepherds coming home in the evening after a long day of keeping track of animals, sitting down in front of a roaring fire, and warming up with a big, hearty bowl of shepherd’s pie. (Surely I can’t be the only person who envisions this, right?) Anyway,… Continue Reading
Lemon Tomato Fettuccine with Herbs
Like so many among us, I have great affection for pasta dishes of all kinds. Who doesn’t love a delicious bowl of spaghetti? But among all the pasta dishes I’ve ever made, this one holds a special place on my recipe roster. I routinely break out this recipe when I’m having friends over for dinner – its simple elegance makes it a guaranteed crowd pleaser, with zero preparation stress. One… Continue Reading