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sweet potato casserole...

Just last night, I had the italian tuna in olive oil out of the can with a squeeze of lemon juice and some cracked pepper. Yummm. When I was little I would eat spaghetti-os from the can.... Haven't had them in years but I bet I would still prefer them cold.

with vodka obviously!

that's funny, I happen to be making the cauliflower, bacon and orecchiette tonight for the first time since it was originally posted... yum!

meat as a condiment/side as opposed to the main event.

lentil stew!

mix it with meat sauce like the recipe here: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/09/squash-gnocchi-with-meat-sauce-recipe.html

my beef stew! My secret ingredients are fennel and kale. mmm so hearty and delish

egg poaching!

Wednseday night, I cooked with friends. We made:

Roast Pheasant
Brussels sprouts braised in cream
cornbread & sage stuffing
creamed spinach
scalloped potatoes.

Then on actual Turkey day, I went to family friends and had a more traditional spread. It was a lot of fun doing this because I got to experiment a bit on Wednesday night, but still got to enjoy all my favorites on Thanksgiving (and of course make my famous sweet potato casserole like grandma used to make).

this is an odd one. My grandma used to make me a bowl full of fruit, say blueberries, bananas, maybe strawberries, mixed with sour cream and lots of sugar. I still dream about that rich, sour yet sweet, creamy concoction. I haven't had it in years but I am not opposed to the idea...

oh, I remembered another modification. I did throw about 2 tbs of butter in there as well. And I'd do it again! :p

In the summertime, it's my guacamole. MY recipe is very simple, only about 8 ingredients, but I think I have the balance of flavors down pat. This time of year, My sweet potato casserole! Yes, it's the deal with the pineapple and marshmallows and all that good stuff, but I have a few secret ingredients and everyone seems to love it.