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

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: Roast Pork Chops With Apples

Now that Miss A has started eating more and more table food and declared her toddler independence, we have started looking for recipes that will feed her and us for dinner. Many are just misses, but this one from the Baby Center was a hit with everyone. That said, being a "hit" with a one-year-old … Continue reading Toddler approved: Roast Pork Chops With Apples

Lamb Tagine with Potatoes and Chickpeas

One of the hardest parts about giving up six main food groups and items for baby A (she has protein digestion issues so I'm not eating dairy, wheat, eggs, fish, soy or peanuts) is finding quick, easy weeknight meals. Through a lot of trial and error, J and I have learned that some meals that … Continue reading Lamb Tagine with Potatoes and Chickpeas

Mexican Black Bean Soup with Sausage Recipe

It's been a roller coaster of spring-like temperatures and freezing, regular February temperatures around here the last few weeks. That plus the lovely no six diet (no: dairy, wheat,eggs, fish, soy or peanuts) diet I'm on to help baby A's digestive issues means we've had to get very creative with dinners. Luckily for me, J … Continue reading Mexican Black Bean Soup with Sausage Recipe