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We hardly ever eat out… Because I love to cook so much, it often feels like more work to put on shoes and get in the car and drive to a restaurant. It is so much easier to just stay in my comfy clothes and …
As the Summer Produce Season is now in full swing, you need to take advantage of all the fresh & amazing treats you see in the markets and farm stands and gardens and farmer’s markets! During the delicious fresh veggie season, we sometimes go weeks …
Sometimes cooking for a crowd can be a bit overwhelming, but if you plan ahead – cooking for a dozen can be as easy as cooking for two if you just put a bit of thought and planning into it! Breakfast is one of those difficult meals because you want it to be delicious but at the same time easy (who wants to spend hours in the kitchen first thing in the morning, especially if you have guests).
One of my favorite quick/easy/amazing breakfast recipes I have made is my Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole (now a favorite at my school’s weekly breakfast club – even with the horrible photos I have here, people still make it and make it look much better). Recently though, Rich’s parents were up to visit. I had already made them the Crock Pot Breakfast and wanted to try something different. We had some hamburger buns leftover from grilling earlier in the week – so those became the base of this amazing hands-off breakfast!
This could not be easier… the night before Continue reading French Toast Souffle Casserole
A few years ago if you would have offered me Fish Tacos, I probably would have said “NO”! As I have probably mentioned before though, I am marrying a fish-lover. Fish has tons of health benefits and we are trying to include [sustainable] seafood in …
In Honor of National Seafood Month, here’s a wrap-up of some seafood recipes which have been featured here at Teacher by Day – Chef by Night over the past few years… Grilled Tuna Steaks with Pineapple Salsa DIY Sushi
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Spring & Summer Flavors make a transition from heavy red/rich dishes which we enjoyed all Fall/Winter to lighter more green/bright dishes. Those fresh flavors are just like everything outside – new and bright and light. Although Risotto is a slow-cooked rice which takes some quality time over the stove, it does not have to be heavy and weigh you (or your dish) down.
During my first spring as a homeowner we discovered that there was Asparagus growing right in the yard garden, so every year we love to feature these fresh flavors (and enjoy Asparagus at least 3 times a week for almost a month). Pairing the fresh Asparagus with some Shrimp (I always keep bags of frozen raw shrimp in the freezer, Continue reading Roasted Asparagus and Shrimp Risotto