Monday, July 30, 2012

Spicy Vegetarian Pizza

I just made this the other night for a vegetarian friend of mine and we couldn't stop eating it! The spiciness intensifies in the oven and so paired with a couple of Coronas was the perfect summer fun meal.
















Sunday, July 29, 2012

Dinner on the Fly # 1 (v opt)

It's midnight and I haven't had dinner. A salad is a bit boring and I'd like something warm but light before bed. I look in the fridge, throw something together, and this is what I come up with:
















Saturday, July 28, 2012

Chorizo Pasta

This simple pasta dish is easy to make on a weeknight to feed an entire family, plus it's fairly priced. The chorizo adds an extra spicy to your typical pasta dinner, but not too much that is will drive away those with a weaker pallet.


Monday, July 23, 2012

Grandma's Pancakes

Pancakes are ancient! There is archeological evidence that primitive humans used to make these in clay pots on hot stones. These were probably the very first grain based food that humans ever ate! Ruminate on that the next time you sit around the table enjoying a stack of these delicious fluffy cakes.












Saturday, July 21, 2012

Balsamic Strawberry and Chicken Pizza

This is my variation inspired by the fabulous recipe from Closet Cooking - Thanks for the great inspiration Kevin! I used my own basic pizza crust and made mine with more of a sauce and fewer items layered; I'm not big on the piling my pie high to the sky. I also adjusted it for my taste preferences.