Dad’s Grilled Smoked Leg of Lamb

Dad’s Grilled Smoked Leg of Lamb

When we were kids, leg of lamb was always a special occasion meal, especially at Easter. Living in California meant we were able to cook on the outdoor grill year-round. That being said, it was only natural that Dad would throw the annual Easter lamb 

Potato and Pork Belly Pizza

Potato and Pork Belly Pizza

Oh, pizza. Pizza, pizza, pizza. We could eat pizza every meal every day of the week and be very happy for eternity. There are so many ways to make pizza into a unique meal! We have tried a lot of them and will share all 

Cowgirl Chili

Cowgirl Chili

Hey! Did you know that tomorrow is National Chili Day? Chili is one of those divisive foods, isn’t it? Everyone seems to have very strong opinions about what should go into it and how it should be cooked. We don’t have terribly strong opinions on 

Penne with Tomatoes and Smoked Mozzarella

Penne with Tomatoes and Smoked Mozzarella

We live in tomato country. Our summers are hot and the fruit grows so sweet and juicy. We love to grow all kinds of tomatoes. San Marzano Roma tomatoes for pasta sauces (perfect for this dish!) and paste, beefsteak for burgers and BLT’s. Cherry tomatoes 

Chicken Curry Salad on Flatbread

Chicken Curry Salad on Flatbread

We love to cook. Sometimes that means making really complicated, crazy meals that take all day to make. Other times we are tired and just want to throw together something quick with what we have on hand. That’s how this recipe came about. We had 

Judy Pasta

Judy Pasta

Sometimes the best meals come from not knowing what on earth you’re going to make for dinner. You want something yummy, fresh, and healthy – but you don’t want to go to the store – so you try to make the best of what you 

Maple Brined Smoked Turkey with Cranberry Gravy

Maple Brined Smoked Turkey with Cranberry Gravy

Turkey. Thanksgiving. Turkey = Thanksgiving, right? Not here. We love turkey all year round. It’s easy to pop a breast in the oven and throw together some stuffing for a quick weeknight meal. However, the absolute best turkey ever is our brined-for-three-days, smoked on the 

Sourdough Stuffed Game Hens

Sourdough Stuffed Game Hens

We like to stuff and get stuffed over the holidays, haha! It’s so hard not to overdo it, isn’t it? So much yummy food! One of our favorite things to eat in the colder months is stuffing. We like to stuff turkeys and game hens