Sometimes it's a challenge to find foods that fit the No Six diet (no: dairy, wheat, eggs, fish, soy or peanuts) I'm on for Baby A. Luckily, I have a forever patient husband who is willing to search things out. He found this wonderful French Lentil Soup recipe, originally from Bon Appetit and with a … Continue reading French Lentil Soup
Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal and Homemade Pita Bread
It's been raining here for a few days. When it rains, we often make dishes that require long simmer times. J was feeling adventurous and decided to try an Egyptian peasant dish he found on Food.com. I wanted to try my hand at homemade pita bread. Surprisingly, the bread turned out well. As usual, J's … Continue reading Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal and Homemade Pita Bread
Philadelphia Cheese Steak Sandwich
Who knew it could be so easy to make a Philadelphia Cheese Steak Sandwich at home? I always thought it was too complicated until J found this scrumptious recipe. The hardest part was slicing the meat!
Copycat Luby’s Tortilla Soup
The best tortilla soup is either at Luby's in San Antonio or Magnolia's in Austin. Seeing as how I no longer live in Texas, it was high time I learned to make this amazingly tasty, wonderful, cold winter night meal. 2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions2 teaspoons chopped garlic1 poblano pepper (seeded and chopped)1 … Continue reading Copycat Luby’s Tortilla Soup
Homemade Pasta Sauce
Last week J and I challenged ourselves to not go grocery shopping and use up the items in our pantry, freezer and fridge. That experiment led to some pretty creative meals. One of the best was our homemade pasta sauce. Homemade Pasta Sauce small can pasta sauce (plain, no seasoning)tomato pastecan whole or crushed tomatoes … Continue reading Homemade Pasta Sauce