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Pork and Shrimp Shumai Dumplings

Pork and Shrimp Shumai Dumplings

Pork and shrimp shumai dumplings are a delightful and traditional Chinese dumpling, popular at dim sum and any occasion, these bite sized bites are dreams.

Sunday Somethings

Sunday Somethings

Hello, Sunday. Well, yesterday it snowed all day, which it wasn’t supposed to and since I had to go out in it, it put me in a bit of a mood. Good thing while I was out I bought donuts, and also ate tacos, so…

Sweet Chili & Mustard Chicken Wings

Sweet Chili & Mustard Chicken Wings

It’s Super Bowl week! Or for those of us that don’t really care who wins the game, it’s occasion to throw the ultimate food party and if you’re like me who just loves to host a party, it’s YOUR super bowl! I’ve got you covered with these baked sweet chili & mustard chicken wings.

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Sunday Somethings

Sunday Somethings

Hello, Sunday. The week sort of flew by on this end. Did it for you?  Not only that, we found ourselves with a weekend that didn’t leave us trapped in the house, staring at all the chores that needed doing, staring outside at the weather…

Korean Bulgogi Stew (Bulgogi Jungol)

Korean Bulgogi Stew (Bulgogi Jungol)

Korean Bulgogi Stew (Bulgogi Jungol) is a glorious hot pot of marinated beef strips with cabbage, mushrooms, tofu and noodles make for a sweet and savory bowl of comfort.

Toscakaka (Swedish Almond Cake)

Toscakaka (Swedish Almond Cake)

Happy Belated Birthday, Dad. I swear I didn’t forget, but to make up for it, I made this really awesome cake.  Toscakaka, a Swedish almond cake. An almond sponge with an almond praline topping. I know you’d have loved it.

For those of you that might follow me on the ‘gram, the latest installment of my fake cooking show #CookinginPajamas had me making this cake in honor of my dad’s birthday, which was actually last week on the 15th. He passed away just over 9 years ago, and it would have been his 80th birthday. (more…)

Monday Musings

Monday Musings

Hello, Monday. Lucky are you that have today off! I’m at the office, working the grind, wishing I wasn’t. Such is life. Surgery recovery is going well, and I’m getting my steps in. We survived the weekend weather, and even have a cake to show…

Steel Cut Buttermilk Oatmeal

Steel Cut Buttermilk Oatmeal

Warm steel cut buttermilk oatmeal is the perfect, healthy, fulfilling breakfast for those winter mornings that require a cozy breakfast.

Sunday Somethings

Sunday Somethings

Hello, Sunday.

How are ya’ll?  It’s warm-ish and dreary turned cold and icy here, and as such I’ve tucked into the weekend with three library books, a chocolate cake, pizza from the freezer and some healthy fruit and vegetable options to keep it all balanced. (more…)

Mulligatawny Soup

Mulligatawny Soup

Spicy Mulligatawny soup is a healthy and delicious cozy winter soup, with hearty lentils, fragrant spices and chicken.