Instant Pot Cider Pulled Pork with Apple Slaw

Instant Pot Cider Pulled Pork with Apple Slaw

Fall is finally in the air! October has arrived and we are definitely in the Fall state-of-mind…desiring all the spice, apple and pumpkin flavors. So today, we share with you our recipe for Instant Pot Cider Pulled Pork with Apple Slaw. A warming meal with 

Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwiches

Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwiches

When the weather warms up, we turn to sandwiches for easy meals. Frying shrimp (or any shellfish) seems so fussy but it’s really very easy and not terribly messy. The Cajun seasoning in these Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwiches adds an amazing amount of flavor. Cornmeal 

Cassoulet with Duck Confit

Cassoulet with Duck Confit

It’s almost Valentine’s Day! We like to serve special dishes on Valentine’s Day. Cassoulet with Duck Confit is a decadent yet comforting dish that will warm your heart and your tastebuds. We use prepared duck confit because it’s available at our local specialty market, but 

Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie

It’s that dreary mid-winter time of the year when we crave comfort food. Shepherd’s Pie has always been a favorite wintertime meal for us. We like to make ours with lamb – we read somewhere that shepherds herd sheep not cows, haha! – but you 

Smoked Tomato Soup

Smoked Tomato Soup

It’s that very sad time of year for us when tomato season comes to an end. We are trolling farmers markets in search of any remaining tomatoes so we can make all the things that we can freeze or can to keep tomato season going 

Pupusas

Pupusas

We used to have a little Salvadorian restaurant in our neighborhood, Isobel’s, that served the best pupusas. Sadly, they closed and left us with no more pupusas. Since Isobel’s closed, we’ve done a lot of research and used a little elbow grease to figure out 

Gorgonzola Pasta Salad with Steak

Gorgonzola Pasta Salad with Steak

Summer is grilling season and we’ve been doing a lot of it on these warm summer evenings. Steak is one of our favorite things to grill. We often can’t quite finish a big rib eye or tri-tip in one sitting, leaving us with leftovers. Steak 

Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema

Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema

Our Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema are a really easy meal that’s cooked on the grill. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal on a hot summer day. Make the crema while the fish is marinating and prep other toppings you are using. We use 

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Lemon Basil Aioli

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Lemon Basil Aioli

It’s almost the 4th of July! We have plans to barbecue (like we do every year) along with a lot of other folks. We’re feeling a little over hot dogs and hamburgers…maybe because all this sheltering-in-place has us eating a lot of grilled foods in 

Greek Salmon Orzo Salad

Greek Salmon Orzo Salad

Summer has arrived! We’ve already had two heat waves of over 100° F weather. We turn to salad for dinner when the weather heats up. Greek Salmon Orzo Salad is easy to make, healthy and refreshing to eat. The delicate texture of the salmon and