This Mexican – inspired stew was made with pork and hominy. You can make a red or green version and Sara’s was green. Look at this vibrant sauce! Because we are in the middle of a very busy time (cross country, soccer, and lots of school work!) I opted for the handy slow cooker method….

Macaroni and cheese is definitely a comfort food in our house. I already have a frequently requested recipe that I often take to family dinners, but I’m always open to new variations. My grandmother always ate pimento cheese – especially when she took me to her church ladies’ luncheons when I was little. I refused…

Yes – this is a recipe in the book. Sara’s suggested method is different from what you’re probably used to. You’ll have to read the book to see how to do it, but I will say that this is my new way. No cracked eggs and easy. I had to have hard boiled eggs for…

Eggs are one of my favorite foods. Maybe even my number one choice. I was excited to try this Indian inspired dish. It was very easy to put together. And it made a beautiful sauce. I’m a sucker for anything served over rice. My husband and I both enjoyed this recipe. He even took the…

Since I made the ghee, I decided to follow up with this Indian inspired recipe. This is a vegetarian recipe, but you don’t miss the meat. Be warned – it definitely had a spicy kick to it. My final dish did not look like the picture in the book. Mine was way more yellow. Too…

It’s been awhile since I’ve cooked. Unfortunately, my father passed away at the beginning of August. He was very special to me. The last thing I cooked for him was the scallops recipe – and he loved them. I really miss him. But, it feels good to be returning to a normal routine (which for…

With four kids in my house, we eat a lot of chicken nuggets. It’s nice that I now have a recipe for making them at home – with just a little kick. The blue cheese dipping sauce was just right. It was cool and creamy, but not so strong in flavor for those who don’t…

It’s kind of fun that I now realize I can make condiments at home. Not everything has to be bought pre-made. Tonight I made the homemade mayonnaise. The truth is I made it twice. The first time was going so well – it looked perfect. And then all of the sudden it broke. Sara warns…

It was time to try something more challenging. I hadn’t pushed myself beyond my comfort level for the past few recipes. I can cook fish, but that just about spans my entire skill set for seafood. So, I headed to the local meat counter and talked to the expert there about cooking scallops. She wrapped…

I’m always on the lookout for side dishes that will appeal to a larger crowd for family dinners. I found a new one with Sara’s scalloped potatoes. This was easy to put together. I did engage in safe procedures by using the guard on my mandoline. If you have used one of these, you’ll know…