

Everybody Loves Shakshuka
This dish was phenomenal. It was the first time I had ever made it and I fell in love, hard. A savory and spicy tomato stew just packed...


Back to School Breakfast Bowls
I am a busy mom. I know busy. I am beginning this blog post as my children and the neighbor children tear my house up. And I am finishing...


Food Network Star Farewell
So long, fair well, alvedansen goodnight! Okay, so I am a few days behind on this blog post, and a few weeks behind in life. But in case...


Brisket Banh Mi
A sour sandwich? As I said on the show, who craves a sour sandwich? And further more, who comes up with these "hot new food trends". I...

Food Network Star Recap (week 6)
As the episode title refers to it... Shark Week. In week six of season 14 of Food Network Star, we tackled transforming family recipes...


Braised Octopus with Creamy Polenta and Charred Vegetables
I'm bringing sexy back. Yup. Is it just me, or is there something wildly sexy looking about this plate? Sometimes food just looks...