South-Western Braised Short Ribs with Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

                                     When fellow foodie Mia told me she was making a stop at Penzeys on a recent trip to Houston – I had to take her up on her offer to be a spice mule. I had her bring me back some fresh Ancho Chili powder and Smoked Spanish Paprika. Fresh spices FTW! But what […]

Grilled Eggplant Parmigiana

                                                   Eggplant Parmesan is a guilty pleasure for a lot of people. It’s delicious, but alas, fried. This recipe uses grilled eggplant to avoid the heavy frying, and adds some breadcrumbs to keep that bit of crunch you might otherwise miss. The tomato sauce is spot on, and I thought this dish overall was a […]

Stuffed Mushrooms

                                                                                              Stuffed Mushrooms are one of my wife’s favourite dishes to order when we go out for Italian food. With her having the stomach flu, I figured this might be the best way to will herself back to good health. Here’s to feeling better love!                                                 ************************************               Stuffed Mushrooms Serves: 4 Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt […]