Eggplant Parmesan is one of my favorite meatless dishes. If not the favorite. I love that it’s cheesy-goodness can complement any meal as a non-intrusive side or can be served independently for a very fulfilling meal. I’ve never followed an Eggplant Parmesan recipe, making it a bit differently each time, resulting in an “Allison Original” each time I prepare it. 🙂 … Continue reading
Is there anything better than mom’s home cooking!? If your mom’s cooking is anything like mine, the answer is a fat NO!!! I’d like to think (actually… I know!) that I’m a pretty damn good cook. But my kitchen skills don’t compare to that of my mothers. And how could they!? She’s been cooking for a family … Continue reading
My coworker returned from lunch today with a whole Boston Cream Pie. I’m sure my eyes popped out of their sockets at the sight! Being my judgement of character has been proven (or at least semi-proven, OK, maybe just challenged??) wrong this past week, I didn’t want to assume that the cake was brought in … Continue reading
We’re a week away from Valentine’s Day, a holiday that makes most men run scared and forces many women into chocolate and wine induced coma’s to survive the day. Good times! This post is dedicated to my thoughts about “V” Day. Here we go. It’s A day. Repeat after me, A, as in ONE, day! Just one. … Continue reading
It’s the eve of Superbowl and you know what that means… the smoking of brisket and ribs have begun, chicken is marinating, beans are soaking for chili’s and bean dips, meatballs are being hand rolled and drown in BBQ sauce in the slow-cooker, sour cream is flying off the shelves of supermarkets while gallons of onion … Continue reading
Have you ever been so distracted you don’t know how you possibly survived the day!? I probably shouldn’t admit to these things… I’ve gone to heat my morning cup of tea in the fridge. I’ve attempted to reheat dinner leftovers in a microwave that died months ago. I’ve caught myself putting dry cat food in the … Continue reading
Contrary to this posts title, it has nothing to do with wings and everything to do with “wingin’ it” in the kitchen! No recipe necessary, it’s all about using your imagination and creativity! 🙂 No one can ever say that I don’t stretch my leftovers. As you’re about to read, this is my third crab … Continue reading
It’s been a long and exhausting week. I had some eggs and some kick ass fixings (mushrooms, green onions, avocado, crab and gruyere cheese) and the bright idea to make an omelet. Mistake #1, why am I thinking? Mistake #2 putting my Pampered Chef cheese grater thingy together left-handed. That made grating the cheese interesting being … Continue reading
TRUTH: sometimes I sit at my desk during quiet times at work and fantasize about what I’d like to have for dinner. Before I’ve even eaten lunch. 😉 Today I had crab on the mind. I think we can thank a visit with my Godparents yesterday afternoon, knowing crab was on their dinner menu, for my … Continue reading
It’s raining, it’s pouring and the San Francisco 49ers are in the 2012 NFL Playoffs!! YAY!!! Can our “city by the bay” boys take it all the way!? Superbowl party planning is in full swing! Who will it be between?! Oh the anticipation!! Most importantly, what will you be preparing for the big day?? The rain, … Continue reading
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