Sticky, Gooey, Creamy, Chewy

These stuffed potatoes were the subject of one of the very first blog posts I ever wrote more than five years ago. That was way back when I had no idea what I was doing. (though some may argue that I still don’t). The formatting of that old post is a mess! And the photos? Well…let’s not even go there. Suffice it to say that I’ve learned a lot since then. But, the dish itself is a great one, and definitely doesn’t deserve to be hidden in the SGCC Hall of Shame. In fact, I plucked these babies out of obscurity because they would be a perfect thing to serve on St. Patrick’s Day. Their official name is Shepherd’s Pie Jacket Potatoes. And, they’re as Irish as shamrocks!

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Thursday, March 8, 2012 • 10 Comments

Although he grew most of the vegetables we ate, my father wasn’t really much into cooking. He was in charge of salads and made eggs on Sundays, but that was pretty much the extent of it. Dad did, however, have a few signature dishes that he loved to prepare …

Thursday, July 28, 2011 • 10 Comments

With the heat-o-meter high up in the stratosphere these days, I’m always looking for ways to keep cool. Spending hours in a hot, steamy kitchen, churning out heavy meals is not my idea of a good time! This is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of what the summer’s …

Thursday, January 20, 2011 • 128 Comments

Sometimes I have to sniff out my inspiration for recipes like a bloodhound. Other times, it just falls effortlessly right into my lap – like the idea for this fabulous and fun take on traditional meatloaf. These are meatloaf cupcakes. Yes, that’s right. MEATLOAF CUPCAKES! Succulent and flavorful little …

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 • 35 Comments

My first introduction to shepherd’s pie was in the lunch line at my high school cafeteria. That was many more moons ago than I’d care to share. But, not so long ago that I don’t still remember. I’d never heard of it before and had no idea what it …

Friday, December 3, 2010 • 8 Comments

One of this month’s rotation of French Fridays with Dorie recipes is Leek and Potato Soup. As luck would have it, I just happened to have a surplus of potatoes and leeks that didn’t get used for Thanksgiving. Poor little things! They’ve been feeling lonely and unloved just sitting …

Sunday, July 11, 2010 • 26 Comments

Wow! I was just cleaning out my Drafts folder and found this post. I can’t believe that I forgot to share these with you! The recipe for these sassy little Huaraches is another one that I learned from Chef Luis at my cooking class adventure in Cozumel. They’re …

Friday, July 31, 2009 • 37 Comments

It’s time again for another great Dinner and a Movie roundup. July’s movie selection is the delightful, yet occasionally dark film, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, directed by Blake Edwards and starring the luminous Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard.
While the reception I received upon choosing this film for DaaM, was …

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 • 32 Comments

The other day I told you about the miserably oppressive heat we’ve been having here in South Florida. What I didn’t tell you was how sluggish, listless and grumpy I’ve been feeling as a result. At least, that’s what my family tells me. I don’t …