Let Them Eat Cake

Lalaloopsy cake for my little Lalaloopsy Fanatic!

Mulligatawny Monday

Indian Mulligatawny Soup to soothe the winter blues. Shredded Curried Chicken with Turmeric, Ginger, Cloves,  Peppercorns, Diced Apples, Rice , Chicken broth and Coconut Milk. Absolutely hit the spot!

What's In The Pantry Sunday....

A sleep in kind of day followed by Sunday errand, left me wondering what I could throw together without another run to the grocery store. Spicy Italian Chicken Sausage in home made sauce with basil, garlic, olive oil and Tri Color Rotini, layered in a baking dish with fresh Mozzarella . Baked to yummy perfection!

When Creative Juices Flow for the Love of Friends :)

I have created many cakes for many occasions....this was a first. Made for a friend's 33rd birthday.

Crave Steak...Make Steak!

A Sunday afternoon comedy by myself....haven't done that in a decade! Returned home to bake a home made Rustic Bread, Parmesan Crusted Porterhouse (shared with Ashley and Matt), Ceasar Salad and yummy Twice Baked Cheddar Potatoes.. Whew...full belly :)

The Promised Dungeness Crab!

Ice Skating today and it was freezing out after a balmy 65 degrees yesterday but knowing Mr Dungeness was home waiting was a treat! Garlic and Old Bay Dungeness Crab with Edemame and Garlic Brown Fried Rice with Seaweed...with a beer on the side :) pure heaven!  Happy Saturday everyone!

Asian Soup with Rice Sticks

A week long craving for Asian soup had me running to the Asian market today ....Also grabbed myself a fresh dungeness crab for tomorrow's dinner.....wait til you see how yummy! It's my favorite crab ever!
Anyway,
Make ahead...rice stick noodles. Don't over cook or they'll be mushy. I like to just soak in hot water to soften. You can also use japanese soba noodles if you want.

2 chicken breasts thinly sliced...marinade in clove of minced garlic, and sesame oil and dash of salt. set aside.
Broth:
8 cups chicken broth
4 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
1 clove minced garlic
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp veg oil
Saute ginger and garlic in tbsp of veg oil...add broth and soy sauce. Bring to a boil and add chicken and then add veggies in order of longest cooking time to shortest and then turn down to a simmer...
You can add any of your favorite veggies but I added:
1 c Thin sliced onion
1 c Tthin sliced carrots
1 c Chopped broccoli
6 Bunches baby bok choy sliced
1 c Shredded cabbage
1 c Sliced mushrooms
Once its cooked to your desired softness...Put noodles in bowl add soup and top with:
Diced scallions
handful of thai basil

Snow Day Stew

After a day in the snow making snow hearts for Valentine's Day, what better meal to make than a warm Beef Stew!

Chicken on a Chilly Day

A trip to walmart for snow gear with my girls after Nemo hit. 

Finished the day off with a delicious meal with the kids!

Chicken Picatta with Roasted Spaghetti Squash and Herbed Quinoa