Nov 25, 2010

Fresh Salsa

Let me start by saying Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends! May your Thanksgiving be blessed with overflowing love and laughter. And may your Thanksgiving dinner stay off your thighs! (winks) It dawned on me that there’s no fresh salsa recipe on my site. It actually really surprised me since it’s my favorite thing to snack on during Saturday night. We go through huge bowls of salsa, guacamole and…

    Oct 14, 2010

    Onion Confit

    Confit is a posh name for something you cook the heck out of until it ends up looking like jam. Or marmalade. Nah, seriously, it’s a way of preserving foods by cooking it in (its own) fat. This can be meat, poultry, vegetables or fruit. It usually ends up looking like jam. It’s been a while since my last good onion recipe—admit my Mezgaldi was a pretty darn good recipe—and…

      Sep 8, 2010

      Steak with Sweet Onion Sauce

      When it comes to steaks, I like to keep it simple—a little seasoning and just slap ‘em on the grill. Skillet baked in a little butter is delicious as well, but grilled is just as tasty (if not more so) and easier on the thighs. I know a good steak does stand on its own but I really need a little sauce to go with it, or gravy as the…

        Aug 16, 2010

        Pizza Sauce

        DIY pizza kit, the sequel. Quickie recipe for a wonderful, home-made pizza sauce.

          Kayotic Pizza Spice

          It’s pizza week over at Kayotic Kitchen! What are you waiting for? Break out your mortar and pestle, here’s the first of my DIY pizza kit postings!

            Aug 9, 2010

            Easy BBQ Sauce

            I love easy, fool-proof proof recipes that you can make in under 30 minutes. This simple BBQ sauce is a perfect example of that!