Chicken me grillin’

Chicken me grillin’

Check me out on the grill again!  So in our household I’m usually in charge of the indoor cooking, while the hubs is in charge of the outdoor cooking.  However, since the weather has been so hot we’ve been grilling a lot lately so I’m 

Whole(y) Fish!

Whole(y) Fish!

It’s summer in San Diego, but it’s not just any summer…it’s one of the hottest summers on record.  Heat waves, humidity, and (gasp!) bugs; what gives?!?!?!  I absolutely fell in love with San Diego’s moderate climate so this has me all thrown off; I mean 

Making scallops just for the halibut! (Pun intended)

Making scallops just for the halibut! (Pun intended)

Since we moved to San Diego about 20 years ago (geeze, where does the time go!) we began eating more and more seafood.  Seafood is readily available here and we have some of the best fish markets around.  Our go-to for the freshest fish in 

You don’t eat no meat?!?!?  It’s okay, I make lamb!

You don’t eat no meat?!?!? It’s okay, I make lamb!

Every time I watch My Big Fat Greek Wedding it totally cracks me up.  For those of you that haven’t seen it please give it a watch because the title of this post will then make total sense to you and the movie is just hilarious 

A little pizza my heart…..

A little pizza my heart…..

  I know what you’re thinking, the name’s a little cheesey… but we’re talking about pizza! Pizza. Who doesn’t love pizza?!  What’s not to like, it’s the perfect combination of cheese, tomato sauce, cheese, carbs, cheese, veggies, meat….  did I mention cheese? It’s pretty much my 

It’s an egg-ceptional breakfast!

It’s an egg-ceptional breakfast!

I just love eggs. They are so versatile and can be prepared in many ways. Sometimes when I’ve had a long day at work and I’m not in the mood to cook up a full meal I make omelets for dinner. Omelets are almost the 

A taste of Kansas City in San Diego

A taste of Kansas City in San Diego

For those of you that don’t know, my hubby and I lived in Kansas City for a few years (well a few years for me – hubs was born there).  We both went to college at Kansas State University and lived in Overland Park for 

Oven Roasted Chicken

Oven Roasted Chicken

This oven roasted chicken recipe is my go to, especially during the weekends.  There is nothing more simple and comforting than a whole roasted chicken.  It so versatile too, it can be changed up for every season by tweaking the ingredients and spice mixture.  For this