Kitchen Improv…sound intimidating? Then this class is for you. We are going to remove the fear from the weeknight kitchen, the ‘what do I make’ from your Mondays, and throw away the recipe book for the week. We are going to build some kitchen confidence so you can open the pantry door and have dinner…
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Cabin Halibut Skewers
Vacation week! We are at the lake, pure perfection. Not sure I want to share this gem we are staying at, but if you really want to know, and learn how to rent it, get in touch with me, I can give you the owners info. Truly perfection, and not too far from the Twin…
Pan-Fried Shrimp Egg Rolls
These Pan-Fried Shrimp Egg Rolls can be made with leftover shrimp, but any other leftover meats or fish would work in this as well. You could swap out the bean sprouts for thinly sliced cabbage or Roasted Cabbage would be great! or add slivered carrots. Whatever you have on hand could make a nice addition…
Oven-Fried Picnic Chicken
Who remembers Chicken Little? The fried chicken joint in Highland Park (St. Paul), back in the day? Well, this recipe ain’t know Chicken Little, that’s for sure! But don’t you love a good piece of fried chicken now and then, sure you do, but it’s not something you want or needs to eat on a…
Blueberry Salad (Girl)
There is nothing I love better than a rainy Saturday morning watching cooking shows (especially after such a scorching week/month). Okay, maybe that’s a slight exaggeration, but if you know me, you know I’m majority a self-taught cook, with the help from hours and hours of watching cooking shows. Long before the Food Network came…
Tortilla Soup
“Well Rosita, what am I going to do with those wonderful Homemade Corn Tortillas I made from your recipe post yesterday?” you ask? Make Tortilla Soup, I say! If you are wondering who the heck is Rosita? Then check out my funny Mexico story in yesterdays post, and find out. I’ll have to do the…
Homemade Corn Tortillas
It’s Cinco de Mayo Week! Love me some Mexican food, real authentic Mexican. I have a few recipes up my sleeve and ready to go, so expect some great (very basic and simple!) recipes throughout this fun week. Technically, my first trip to Mexico (explained below) was with 12 of my best girlfriends when we…
Hot Cross Buns
Traditional Hot Cross Buns at Easter weren’t actually a tradition in our house, but they are now! My recipe has added whole wheat pastry flour, which makes them a bit ‘healthier’, and heartier for certain. I also experimented with the recipe a bit. A traditional recipe makes the cross with a flour and water mixture,…