Baked Beer Burgers and Burnt Balls

Here it is, 2012, and I haven’t posted since October. It’s been a busy few months. So, I’m pushing myself to get this recipe out there since it was a good one.

On New Years Eve, I had the Boy’s parents down for dinner and celebrations. I’ve always been [...]

Soups On! Guinness Onion Soup

Pittsburgh fall weather today = 80 degrees and blue skies. I opened the windows and started cooking for soup season. I’m stuffing my freezer full of different soups so I can pull-out a bowl when I need some comfort from the cold.

As many know, I like beer, and I cook with beer [...]

Sunday Dinner

I made this wonderful dinner for the Boy’s brother and the bro’s wife. We had a nice visit while breaking bread – only I didn’t serve bread – not while dieting. I might not try this on a weekday (after work) type of dinner, but it was easy to prepare and doesn’t take [...]

Chicken and Creamy Basil Sauce with Baked Peaches

Chicken with Creamy Basil Sauce (low-calorie)

INGREDIENTS 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts iodized sea salt and cracked pepper to taste 2 Tbsp cornstarch 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 large shallots, finely chopped 1 ¾ cup fat-free, no MSG, reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 (6oz) plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 [...]

Haluski with a twist

I was inspired by a Facebook friend who last weekend made Haluski. I’m a lover of food, and more so, I love to cook. I actually can’t believe as much as I love Haluski and love to cook that I never made it. Today was the day, and it’s a beautiful fall day [...]