Classic Shepherd’s Pie {Cottage Pie}

March 16, 2019 by Cynthia 18 Comments

Classic Shepherd’s or Cottage pie is traditional British comfort food. It’s also gluten free.

Triple Whiskey Glazed Corned Beef

February 17, 2019 by Cynthia 26 Comments

Up your corned beef dinner with this Triple Whiskey Glazed Corned Beef! Whether you make it in a slow cooker or on top of the stove, it’s equally delicious. Local Pasadena resident and blogger, Lynn Gray of Bijouxs, sent me a digital copy of her new book Bijoux Family and Friends. She has a lovely site and takes…

Cilantro-Garlic Marinade {Whole30 Compliant}

April 20, 2017 by Cynthia 7 Comments

Looking for another marinade for this summer’s meals? This Cilantro-Garlic Marinade is an adaptation of recipe from a few years ago. It’s also Paleo and Whole30 compliant if you’re watching your carb intake, but even the carb lovers can use it to fill a tortilla!

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe Cheese Fries

September 23, 2015 by Cynthia 1 Comment

I made Sloppy Joe meat in the slow-cooker this past weekend, with plenty left over for tonight’s dinner as well. But when I picked up my daughter from high school today and she claimed she was ravenous, I usually let her figure out her own snack as she’s a pretty good cook. I found her, a few minutes later, hand-cutting

Moroccan Beef Kebabs

May 20, 2015 by Cynthia 7 Comments

I took a one-week class in North African Cuisine when I was in cooking school. I am not sure why I chose that speciality class over the sushi class,

Blackberry BBQ Sauce

April 29, 2014 by Cynthia 4 Comments

Blackberry BBQ sauce is a sweet, tangy condiment for just about any meat that you might want to grill. I was invited to a media/blogger event at Knott’s Berry Farm two weeks ago, as part of their kick-off for their Berry Bloom Fest. Every tasty tidbit we sampled had Boysenberries incorporated into the recipe. In particular,…