When J and I lived in San Antonio, we used to love to eat in Paesanos outdoor dining room. Especially in the middle of "winter" when they had the heat lamps going and the sunsets were amazing. We often ordered their signature dish, Shrimp Paesano (first dish on the link), which is amazing. Unfortunately, when … Continue reading Shrimp Paesano
J’s Chicken and Dumplings
Just like with the Chicken Pot Pie, J and his cousin have spent several years perfecting a replica of their grandmother's famous Chicken and Dumplings. While the made from scratch noodle recipe is lost, they successfully recreated the rest of it. Here's their recipe. Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (Or to be more traditional … Continue reading J’s Chicken and Dumplings
Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore with Spaghetti Squash
Like everyone else the two days before the holidays are hectic. Putting finishing touches on things, wrapping up at the office, there are a million things vying for our attention the last two weeks of the year. Which is why I've turned to the trusty crockpot to make our dinners this past week. After a … Continue reading Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore with Spaghetti Squash
Sticky Coconut Chicken
If you follow me on Twitter, you may have recently noticed, I've given in to Pinterest. I've loved finding new recipes and making the ones I find work for us. We tried this dish on a whim and were very happy with it. It was amazingly flavorful, the chicken super tender and just a hint … Continue reading Sticky Coconut Chicken
Poisson Cru
Some people call this Tahitian Salad. I call it a taste of Hawaii. I had this delicious dish at Halei'wa Joe's on the North Shore. I ordered it on a whim and was so very thankful I did. This is a modified version of the epicurious recipe found here. Ingredients: 1 pound high-grade ahi tuna, … Continue reading Poisson Cru