Queso Mac and Cheese
I have to say, I was a bit conflicted on what to title this post (and recipe.) I mean, yes, it’s mac and cheese. However, queso is Spanish for cheese, right? Maybe the name is a bit redundant, even if by queso I’m referring to the cheesy dip stuff. And then I didn’t [...]
Fettuccini with Sweet Corn Pesto and Pancetta
Living abroad in theMiddle Easthas taken us on many adventures. From the cultural to the culinary, we have had so many amazing experiences thus far. While it is fun to try new foods, discover new ingredients and learn different cooking techniques; [...]
Make Ahead Monday: Sundried Tomato Pasta
It was about this time a year ago that I was in bed, recovering from having all four of my molar teeth pulled when my husband came to me with the news that he might have to leave for a year or more while we stayed inFlorida. Of course, I [...]
Make-Ahead Monday: Four Cheese Spinach Ravioli
My husband and I are old fuddy duddies. We prefer to stay in on New Years Eve, put the kids to bed, make a nice meal and try desperately to stay up until midnight. This year, we decided to have another cook-off to bring in the New Year and the challenge was pasta. My [...]
Skinny Carbonara
I’ve mentioned before that when my husband has to be away for work, I usually take the opportunity to try a recipe I know he probably wouldn’t want to eat and watch movies he probably wouldn’t want to watch. Well this last time my husband was away for the evening, I wanted to make [...]
Lemony Bay Scallop Penne
So remember my husband was recently gone on a trip? You know, when I made him Oxtail Ragu as a welcome home? Well I really shouldn’t have because while he was gone, he ate amazing food, probably better than what will ever come out of my kitchen. The night [...]









