Monthly Archives: December 2016

Recipes, Side Dish

Cheesy Brocco-‘rice’ casserole

When I was a kid (we’re talking eons ago), we lived on a cul-d-sac. My parents made a volleyball set up with some cemented tires that could easily be rolled in the center of the cul-d-sac. On Sundays, the neighbors would all come over and bring a dish and we would make the day of it – pot luck, volleyball and good ol’ fashioned visiting. One time we even had a pig roast – apple in the mouth and everything! I was one super impressed little tyke-o-saur!  Continue reading Cheesy Brocco-‘rice’ casserole →

Meat, Recipes

Carnivore Combat (episode 1): Pulled Pork Two Ways

We buy a lot from Costco – which seems silly since it’s just the two of us, but thanks to our FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System we buy in bulk and immediately toss into the freezer so we have various proteins at our disposal without having to go hunt and gather all the time. You have probably already read my glowing reviews on the wonders of keeping peeled, raw, frozen shrimp on hand in my Shrimp Fried Rice recipe, but pork is the other white meat (sorry couldn’t resist) we keep in stock.  Continue reading Carnivore Combat (episode 1): Pulled Pork Two Ways →

Meat, Recipes

D’s “Someday it will make us famous” Chili

We love chili…actually…I don’t know if that’s enough…we LOOOOVE chili – not sure about Mr. T, but I could probably nonstop inhale it. Chili reminds me of fall and colder weather and wearing boots again, scarves….layers – it’s that pivotal point of a change in seasons and pure comfort! Plus, there are SO many things you can do when you make a pot of chili! I usually make a batch which we eat for dinner…I know I promised you cooking for two, but that’s what is so perfect with chili…LEFTOVERS! Or if you are skiddish about leftovers, some other ideas are: breakfast hash with a fried egg on top, chili cheese fries (or if you are following a low-carb plan as we are, I would pan fry some zucchini and onions for a hash). Also, it freezes really well. I recommend adding it into pint sized ziplock freezer bags – or if you’re way into freezing, get a Food Saver – we use ours all the time…we actually buy larger cuts of meat, cut it smaller and freeze it to use later.  Continue reading D’s “Someday it will make us famous” Chili →