RED CHILE AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS Enchiladas can seem mundane, but if you make your own enchilada sauce they become something special. Once you have tasted homemade enchilada sauce, you will never want anything else. Patience is key with this recipe. Time-1 hour and 30 minutes Serving-4 Ingredients 1 package of California Chile pods 8 ounce 1 package of New Mexico Chile pods 8 ounce 12 corn tortillas 1 block of cheddar cheese 8 ounce shredded […]
PENNE ALLA VODKA My husband and I first tasted this dish 14 years ago while living in New York City. I am a California native who believed Olive Garden was authentic Italian food. Moving to New York changed my notion of Italian food. We didn’t have a lot of money and I was afraid to order outside my comfort zone out of fear of wasting money. However, I quickly realized you can never have a […]
TURKEY POT PIE After spending an entire day in the kitchen the last thing you want on Friday is to fuss over food. If your tired of the turkey sandwich like I am you will appreciate this recipe. It’s all your Thanksgiving left overs in a cute little package. Time-45 minutes Serving-4-6 Ingredients for Turkey Pot Pie 2 Tablespoons of unsalted butter 1 Tablespoon of vegetable oil 1 large shallot chopped 2 medium carrots diced […]
RASPBERRY BALSAMIC GLAZED PORK CHOPS WITH MASHED POTATOES AND BROCCOLETTE Believe it or not, this can be a weeknight meal. This dish is a jazzed-up, pork chop and mashed potato dinner that takes no extra time. Time-35 minutes Servings-4 Ingredients for Pork Chops and Glaze 4 Bone in loin cut Pork Chops 1 inch thick 1 cup of Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 cup of Seedless Raspberry Jam Canola oil to coat 13 inch non-stick […]
What’s for dinner? This is the dreaded question which inspired me to start this blog. I am not professionally trained in the culinary arts. However, I have spent a lot of time “in the trenches” figuring out how to get a delicious meal on the table without relying on too much pre-packaged foods or delivery. I have to admit I love fast food for it’s convenience and price tag , but just hate it’s lack […]
Micro-Bakery Diaries 