Penne Vodka with Shrimp (w/ wine pairings)

The other day I was sitting in my car in the grocery store parking lot trying to figure out what I wanted to make for dinner. I wanted to go in with an idea so I didn’t just wander aimlessly forever… I’ve been eating a ton of chicken and pork lately, so those were definitelyContinue reading “Penne Vodka with Shrimp (w/ wine pairings)”

Asian Meatloaf & Slaw (w/ wine pairings)

One of the things that I love about meatloaf is that it’s one of the ultimate blank slates. By definition it’s ground meat, with seasoning, formed into a log and baked, typically with some type of sauce spread on the outside. I mean c’mon, you can turn that into whatever you want! You can doContinue reading “Asian Meatloaf & Slaw (w/ wine pairings)”

Warm Chicken Tabouli (w/ wine pairings)

As I’ve mentioned in a couple of my recent posts I’m trying to eat a bit healthier after a marathon of gluttony during this past holiday season. This is forcing me to expand my cooking horizons to find dishes and ingredients that are flavorful, but still moderately low in fat. One ingredient in particular thatContinue reading “Warm Chicken Tabouli (w/ wine pairings)”

Butternut Squash Bisque with Crab, Corn & Fennel Salad (w/ wine pairings)

So I had some butternut squash laying around in the fridge the other day and my wife asked me to make some soup with it. Now before I go any further, let me explain something. My wife is a butternut squash bisque connoisseur… If we go to a restaurant and it’s on the menu, sheContinue reading “Butternut Squash Bisque with Crab, Corn & Fennel Salad (w/ wine pairings)”