Springtime in northern California can be a tease. We'll have a couple of days of beautiful, sunny weather. So, we breakout the patio furniture and dust off the barbecue only to be showered by another winter-like storm that lasts a week. But summer is right around the corner. Just be patient; and get a headstart… Continue reading Getting ready for grilling season
Eggs Benny
Whenever you're not sure what to make for dinner, just go with breakfast. It's a sure win across the board. With my cooking group, it's a regular thing. And kids love it. The possibilities are endless. Our latest and greatest included Eggs Benedict, hash browns, and asparagus (it's dinner after all - you need a… Continue reading Eggs Benny
Deep Dark Delicious Chocolate Cheesecake
Some people go through "phases" when they are in college. Maybe it was a goth phase or a hipster phase. For me, I remember going through a cheesecake phase. I was obsessed with making cheesecakes. I did classic, berry swirl and amaretto to name a few. But I guess for me cheesecake is more than… Continue reading Deep Dark Delicious Chocolate Cheesecake
All Things Tomato
I am not the green thumb of our family. But I definitely help plan what grows in our garden each year. With an abundance of tomatoes this summer, we were eating all things tomato. Here are some of my favorites. Tomato Basil Soup - Serves 4 To get started, you will need about 6-8 medium… Continue reading All Things Tomato
Farm to Table Flavor: A very veggie dinner.
Our summer was so busy with trips, camping, carnivals, rodeos, and more that we weren't able to do our normal Friday Funday potlucks with our neighbors. (Click here to learn more about Friday Funday) But we definitely made up for it at an end of summer birthday party. Our theme: go to the local farmers'… Continue reading Farm to Table Flavor: A very veggie dinner.
Summertime Shrimp Boil – Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
This week we went to the south with a Cajun shrimp boil and cheese grits. The shrimp boil was quick and easy, and the colors and flavors were vibrant. Here's how to make this with your friends. First, parboil a pound of baby potatoes for 10-13 minutes; adding 3 corn cobs, cut into 3 inch… Continue reading Summertime Shrimp Boil – Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
Surf ‘n Turf
This week's theme was Surf and Turf. Typically we don't plan such an expensive menu, but with Father's Day and graduations happening we decided to splurge. For the "turf" Dean crafted a massive three-inch thick ribeye steak (bought locally from Loleta Meat Market). He roasted it at 275 for about an hour and a half.… Continue reading Surf ‘n Turf
We call it Friday Funday Cooking Club
I feel like I am a better parent because of our weekly potlucks. Not only because I've learned a lot from fellow parents, but also it's a chance to unwind at the end of any crazy week. Sometime you just need an evening away from the normal routine to stay sane. And, yes, we enjoy… Continue reading We call it Friday Funday Cooking Club
Korean Night
So this week our buddy Abe wanted to showcase his Korean cooking skills. He made Korean beef short ribs. He marinated these thin sliced ribs for almost a day and then seared them quickly over a charcoal grill. Laura made spring rolls with tofu, mint, lettuce, and rice noodles. The best part (besides eating them)… Continue reading Korean Night
