Emeril Lagasse’s Steen’s Cane Vinaigrette

One of the ingredients we brought back from our New Orleans trip was Steen’s Cane Vinegar. We've used it in a few dishes and it makes a huge flavor difference from any other vinegar. This is the salad dressing that converted me from dry rabbit food to a salad with dressing. Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus … Continue reading Emeril Lagasse’s Steen’s Cane Vinaigrette

Quick Yellow Shrimp Curry

Sometimes I really want a good curry, but I don't have time to toast the spices or wait for it to come together. This super simple curry from Nadia's Healthy Kitchen is even quicker with our favorite Penzey's Curry spice blend. Plus the best part is you can add any vegetables you have. I've used … Continue reading Quick Yellow Shrimp Curry

Toddler Approved: Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice

My mom made a version of this when I was a kid and my sister and I recently reminisced about it. I requested the recipe from mom and was surprised at how easy it was to make. I was less surprised at how much Miss A loved it. She loves just about anything with rice. Toddler … Continue reading Toddler Approved: Cheesy Chicken Broccoli and Rice

Toddler Approved: Honey Soy Salmon

This was a surprise win for our family. Even before Miss A's arrival, we made it a point to eat more fish. Salmon is hard one because done well, it's amazing. Done poorly, it's terrible. On a whim, I tried this Honey-Soy Salmon dish from Parents magazine. It was so easy and even better, Miss … Continue reading Toddler Approved: Honey Soy Salmon

Toddler approved: Stuffed shells

Miss A has an affinity for all things Italian, like last week's chicken "parm." When I was little, my mom used to make these stuffed shells. My sister and I remember them fondly* and I thought Miss A would like them as well. We were right. She loved the stuffed shells. They're easy enough for … Continue reading Toddler approved: Stuffed shells