So Father’s Day weekend is coming up. For many, after the events of this morning in Virginia, some father’s won’t be home with their kids and families, that makes me very sad. But here’s a little inspiration on yet another icky day we all woke up to due to the times we live in. I…
Dinner
Artichoke Chicken with Lemon Rice
The first time I had this Artichoke Chicken dish was the day we brought our firstborn home from the hospital. My sweetie of a sister Katie had dinner simmering, the house all cleaned, and the dog all spit-shined and waiting for our homecoming. One of those amazing meals you just won’t ever forget. It may…
Brazilian Feijoada (Pork and Black Bean Stew)
Brazilian Feijoada is the traditional dish of, well, Brazil. And the most frequently requested dish by my oldest daughter on her birthday. This is my version of it, there seem to be many varieties, but I’ve simplified it for the slow cooker. You can make it in a dutch oven as well. If you are…
Grilled Potato Salad
I found a similar version of this recipe in one of my mom’s cooking magazines, ages (like 28 years ages) ago. It is a really nice twist on any usual summer potato salad, heck, you could even pair it with a green salad and call it a complete dinner. Or it pairs perfectly with the…