When our daughter decided to become a vegetarian a few years ago, I wasn't opposed to the idea. I have chosen a vegetarian lifestyle at different points in my life. Although I haven't done so for years, I do enjoy many vegetarian dishes, such as tofu stir fry or meatless chili.
This past Thanksgiving, our vegetarian decided that she missed meat. Without any discussion, she simply asked for some turkey at dinner. Now, she's fully returned to world of carnivores: bacon, hamburgers, steak cooked medium rare. She has re-embraced her former diet completely.
For me this has meant I no longer
Maryland Style Crab Cakes
by TT January 7th, 2013 | Appetizers, Recipes
I am a long-time Patriots fan, as I have spent most of my life living in New England. However, my husband is from Maryland and, as such, is a Ravens fan. So, while my team wasn't playing this past weekend, as they had a bye for the first round of playoffs, my husband's team had a game to play on Sunday. Like any Sunday afternoon spent watching football, snacks make it better.
With a focus on Baltimore, I decided to give a couple of our appetizers a bit of a Mid-Atlantic feel. Thus, we had roasted broccoli that was tossed
With a focus on Baltimore, I decided to give a couple of our appetizers a bit of a Mid-Atlantic feel. Thus, we had roasted broccoli that was tossed
Ridiculously Simple Sweet & Sour Meatballs
by TT January 3rd, 2013 | Appetizers
I thoroughly enjoying making dishes from scratch. Whether it be a batch of cookies, a pot of soup, or a loaf of bread, there is a sense of gratification in making something that others will enjoy. However, there are occasions when I take shortcuts, based on my schedule or other outside factors. On Sunday we had a belated Christmas celebration with my brother's family. As I was making the menu, our oldest asked for sweet and sour meatballs.
Sweet and sour meatballs were always served at a childhood friend's house at Christmas. When I discovered the ingredients for the sauce
Sweet and sour meatballs were always served at a childhood friend's house at Christmas. When I discovered the ingredients for the sauce
Day After Thanksgiving Nachos
by TT November 26th, 2012 | Appetizers
OK, I didn't make these nachos on the day after Thanksgiving. I actually made them three days after Thanksgiving. However, the point of this recipe is to provide a different way to use leftover turkey. Yes, turkey sandwiches are tasty, as are turkey pot pie, turkey soup, and reheated Thanksgiving dinner. However, a little variety can make some of your Thanksgiving leftovers more interesting.
Not only do these nachos put a different spin on turkey, they also are quite simple to make and are a good use for dark or white meat. After a day of shopping, whether it be
Not only do these nachos put a different spin on turkey, they also are quite simple to make and are a good use for dark or white meat. After a day of shopping, whether it be
Steak & Cheese Pockets
by TT October 1st, 2012 | Appetizers, Recipes
On a recent weeknight, we made steak subs for dinner. Although I thought I had planned accurately and cooked the correct amount of shaved steak to satisfy the appetites of my husband and teenage son, I had obviously miscalculated. When dinner was finished, we still had a substantial amount of steak left. I knew neither of the guys would complain about having leftover shaved steak in the refrigerator. However, somehow the remaining steak was left when Friday rolled around, and I decided to repurpose it as some form of appetizer for a "Munchies for Dinner" night.
I chose to use
I chose to use