It's back to school time. That means it's also time for rushed afternoons filled with homework, sports practices, tutoring, play dates, music or other lessons, and other errands or appointments that leads to more time in the car and less time to spend making a great family meal. A lot of moms find themselves relying… Continue reading Pressure Cooker Mushroom Risotto
Category: Recipes
Manhattan Inspired Clam Chowder
I love seafood! Cooked or raw, I love it all, so I was pissed when I developed an allergy to one of my favorites, scallops! Lobster, crab, & clams are my first choices if available, so, thankfully, that was the only shellfish that I'm affected by or it would definitely be #HoustonWeHaveAProblem! Because I actually… Continue reading Manhattan Inspired Clam Chowder
Aguachile de Camarón
It seems like every appetizer served at parties, large or small, is forbidden to those who follow the low carb lifestyles touted by the Keto, Paleo and Atkins diets, but who has the time, or patience, to spend making some of the recipes for snacks that are allowed? The only saving grace for those diets… Continue reading Aguachile de Camarón
Amaretto Poached Peaches
PHOTO: Chelsea Kyle, PROP STYLING: Alex Brannian, FOOD STYLING: Dawn PerryI'm planning a weekend dinner party and love having a make ahead dessert that allows me to spend as little time during the party in the kitchen as possible. Considering that it's peak peach season, and very few people have a strong aversion for them,… Continue reading Amaretto Poached Peaches
Light Summer Sangria
Sangria is a great Sunday afternoon drink, but not the sangria that my parents used to make. The sangria my parents made was a dark, sweet, heavy red wine (something from a jug made by Ernest & Julio Gallo or Inglenook, I'm sure) with sliced up oranges floating in it. In movies when you see… Continue reading Light Summer Sangria
California Girls Gone Wine 