Category Archives: Cooking

Orange Blossom Waffles

Posted on May 9, 2012 by jwall915

Welcome to another repeat meal Wednesday!  I’ve made these waffles several times, sometimes for company, and they are always a big hit.  Orange blossom water is the secret ingredient, and it can be obtained at international grocers or online.  The … Continue reading →

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Tilapia Ceviche

Posted on May 8, 2012 by jwall915

I have fond memories of the first time I tried ceviche.  San Pedro, Belize, May 2010.  I was eating lunch with Matt after doing some exploring of the town in a rented golf cart.  We got lunch in this little … Continue reading →

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Roast Chicken with Shallot-Garlic Butter

Posted on May 7, 2012 by jwall915

In my house, we absolutely adore a whole roast chicken.  Our local grocery store sells a brand of chicken that is farmed responsibly, raised without antibiotics, sourced locally so there is a small carbon footprint, and tastes delicious when cooked.  … Continue reading →

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Smashed and Fried Lemon-Herbs Potatoes

Posted on May 7, 2012 by jwall915

These potatoes were life-changing.  I absolutely loved them, and will most definitely serve them to company sometime.  Nice and crispy on the outside, almost like a good potato chip, but creamy and moist on the inside, and drizzled with a … Continue reading →

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Chipotle Rosemary-Skewered Shrimp

Posted on April 30, 2012 by jwall915

These shrimp look all innocent but do not let them fool you.  They were SPICY!!  So tasty, but oh so hot and fiery.  Not for the faint of heart.  We both loved them though.  Using rosemary stems as the skewer … Continue reading →

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Peruvian Grilled Chicken

Posted on April 30, 2012 by jwall915

It seems that Peruvian food has been coming into vogue over the past few years. That is just fine with me, as I would love to learn more about Central and South American food in general. I know a lot … Continue reading →

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Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa

Posted on April 25, 2012 by jwall915

I’ve been cooking a lot longer than I’ve been blogging.  As such, there are some dishes we’ve had in my pre-blogging days that were beyond delicious, that we still talk about, and they absolutely deserve a space on my blog.  … Continue reading →

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Mushroom Chorizo Queso Fundido

Posted on April 25, 2012 by jwall915

I found this one in Rachael Ray’s “Look and Cook” and we both loved it.  First of all, I’ve never met a queso fundido that I disliked.  I can’t imagine there being anything to dislike.  It’s flavored melted cheese scooped … Continue reading →

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Jalapeno Ranch Dressing

Posted on April 23, 2012 by jwall915

This wonderfully tasty concoction combined and indulged two of my favorite things: jalapenos and homemade Ranch dressing.  (Store-bought Ranch dressing can stay on the shelf).  I found this little gem in “The Homesick Texan Cookbook” and we both thought it … Continue reading →

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Banana Bread French Toast

Posted on April 23, 2012 by jwall915

My mom’s recipe for banana bread is awesome and needs no tweaking whatsoever.  I ate it countless times growing up, and I still make it from time to time.  Occasionally, if I’m in the mood, I’ll add walnuts to the … Continue reading →

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