Trash Cookies {coconut pecan cookies}

What an unfortunate moniker for such a delicious little treat.  I got this recipe from the high school boyfriend’s mom and whether or not my husband was referring to the provenance of the… Continue reading

Tastes Like Chicken {roasted chicken thighs}

Without going into too much detail, Monday was one of those days where I was glad I had the makings of a comforting, familiar dinner. I don’t know about you, but when someone… Continue reading

Do You Like Fish Sticks? Hmmm, Kanye? {roasted fish with artichokes}

After two nights of dinner out – pizza and hamburgers like the two teenage boys we are – last night we were back on track like elitist liberal yupsters and decided to cook… Continue reading

Chili Today, Hot Tamale {vegetarian chili}

If you recognize that punchline, then you’re probably either my father or someone in my immediate family.  Or someone awesome.  Welcome. The chili was good.  In fact, it was some of the best… Continue reading

It Makes Sense to Me

Tonight I have big designs on making vegetarian chili.  I realize that it’s August and so it’s stupid to make chili but I have an inordinate amount of beans in my pantry that… Continue reading