It’s been 6 years since my last post. Needless to say, a lot of growth has happened. Growth with the twins (now 7.5 years old and off to second grade!), growth in my relationship (divorce!- Yup, Mr. Man and our food love journey parted ways), and growth in my career (from forensic to community engagement…
Category: Meaty
Cajun Creamy Pasta
Sometimes, strokes of genius are inspired by a beautifully written blog, sometimes the smell wafting from a particular restaurant, and sometimes by a scene from a movie (Thank you Spanglish for that sandwich!) This one was induced by a particular recipe for mojito. Please note, if a cocktail recipe calls for 1/2 cup of rum…
Honoring Grams: Estofado de Lengua
DISCLAIMER: If you’re vegetarian, please look away. If you can’t stand the site of meat and animal organs in it’s natural, unprocessed state (preferring cut up and neatly prepackaged) then please look away. Grams is a definite country girl. I have watched my dainty, 4’11” sweet grandma wring a chickens neck after fattening it up…
Chipotle Pork Shanks
Bone Marrow, anyone? So has anyone wondered why bone marrow is considered such a delicacy? My grandmother used to feed it to the dogs or boil it in soup for a lovely stock back in the old country. Now, perusing through restaurant week menus, a finger’s…
Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken
Ever had one of those days when the thought of coming home to cook after a long day, an even longer commute, and severe hunger pangs is just too damn bloody much to deal with? Mind you, I love cooking. I take out my anger on my thesis advisors by pounding the heck out of…
Sexy Time Chicken and Andouille Jambalaya
Happy Valentine’s Day, Everyone! And Happy Anniversary, Mr Sexy Man! We, unfortunately, landed with the cheesiest day for our first date. Two night before Valentines, I decided to round up all my nerdy, overworked fellow grad students to an Anti-Valentine’s party at a local college…
Barcelona Chicken Paella
So I’d like to credit this meal as the one that won me my Mr Man. In his words, it was a combination of this dish and the fact that I threw him out of the kitchen, yelling “I’m old fashioned. In my country, men are not allowed in the kitchen so go have a…
Touchdown Texas Chili
Days away from the Big Game! I can imagine all the males rooting for the big win and all the females rooting for the soon-to-be free TV! Goodness, I’ve been cooped up too long. So, to celebrate, we’re planning to go out with a big bang with this smoky, meaty, no beans chili! My caveman…
New England Tailgate Burger
Happy New Years! And Congrats Patriots with a fantastic comeback against the Buffalo Bills. This was my first live football game and tailgate ever and, by God, was it amazing! Especially since this little chef was in charge of the food packing. Manly Man’s instructions for the big day were as follows: dress warmly and…
GameDay Wings
Superbowl weekend is coming! And Mr Man can’t be more excited about arriving home on time to see the Patriots. With a big weekend coming up at the Steele family with the Steele men glued to the TV, cold glass of beer, and mindlessly shoving food with no regard if what they’re eating is cardboard…
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