A Steak Lover's Guide to dressing your meat with the proper Steak Topping. Unique Steak Toppings to give your dinner a little zip! … [Read more...]
Roasted Game Hens and Alternative Thanksgiving Ideas
November 17, 2011 By 42 Comments
Don't like turkey? Flying solo November 24th? On a gluten free diet? Thanksgiving can be tricky(er) under these conditions. Have no fear, today we're discussing Alternative Thanksgiving Ideas, starting with Roasted Game Hens. … [Read more...]
Venison Bourguignon
November 10, 2011 By 47 Comments
Rich and Earthy Venison Bourguignon, AKA Frenchy Deer Stew. Sooooooo, today we're talking about deer meat. Animal lovers, please don't be upset. I know deer have long pretty eyelashes and remind us of Bambi, but they also taste delicious and venison offers many health benefits. ...in addition, I personally NEED meat. Due to some deep ancestral urge, my body craves it and I feel slightly bipolar without it. Am I forgiven? Sweet! … [Read more...]
Everyone’s Favorite Chili Recipe
October 10, 2011 By 62 Comments
My family's Favorite Chili Recipe ~ Beer Chili Great chili is like a really good friend... loads of intrigue, substance, and a little spice! … [Read more...]
Grilled Mustard-Maple Chicken
September 29, 2011 By 70 Comments
Versatility and Mustard-Maple Chicken Every few years when I watch the Olympics, a single word resonates in my ears from coaches and commentators alike... versatility. … [Read more...]
Slow Carb Spaghetti and Meatballs & Giveaway!
September 8, 2011 By 250 Comments
Is it possible to eat good ol' American comfort food on The 4 Hour Body Diet, AKA The Slow Carb Diet? These amazing Slow Carb Spaghetti and Meatballs are proof that miracles never cease. … [Read more...]
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Mustard
August 25, 2011 By 33 Comments
Dinner in a pinch ~ butterflied Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Mustard. As much as I love to cook, there are nights when dinner is a complete hassle. After a day loaded with work, errands, chores, after-school activities and homework, mommy is TIRED. Luckily I have a few go-to meals up my sleeve that offer big flavor for next to no work. … [Read more...]
Southern Shrimp and Grits
May 9, 2011 By 72 Comments
All generalizations are false, including this one. ~Mark Twain … [Read more...]
Grilled Ham Steaks with Southern Kale Salad
April 14, 2011 By 46 Comments
Sometimes a good idea appears out of thin air. Other times it comes from an inspired experience. Recently I ate my very first RAW kale salad. Why had I never eaten kale in it's natural state before? I have no idea. I guess tradition is the culprit. … [Read more...]
Chicken Chorizo “No Potato” Hash
February 17, 2011 By 75 Comments
Is it possible for a person to be a serious food-lover and also be serious about fitness? This sorrowful question has haunted me for years. There have been times when I could answer emphatically YES! Yet plenty of other times when my cooking took a backseat to "Health" or my culinary endeavors gifted me a little more "junk in my trunk" than I'm used to! … [Read more...]
