Welcome to Spring! Here in Oklahoma it is the rainy season and like every old lady the rain makes my joints ache and that makes me not want to do anything so I haven't really been cooking. Lots of things from packages, take away and sandwiches are about the extent of the kitchen work I … Continue reading Spring has Sprung
Author: Alison Perry
I am a home chef and a professional eater. This is my journey!
Stuffed Shells
Well, life hasn't slowed down and my kitchen creativity is still just out of reach. I am pretty sure I am not the only one who gets into the rut and can't seem to see the high ground where the good food lives. Despite all of that I managed to eek out a few tasty … Continue reading Stuffed Shells
Back in a rut
After 2 solid weeks of stretching my imagination and taking shortcuts I now have time to really enjoy my kitchen yet I am stumped. I shop by what is on sale and there wasn't anything really exciting on sale this week so we are going to have mushroom swiss burgers, mushroom risotto, baked ham with … Continue reading Back in a rut
Life has been happening
After Cookbook Week I was tackled by life. 60 hours a week at work for me, 40 hours plus class for the husband and the kid works 35 hours and has a very, very busy social life. Thankfully I had known that I was about to be too busy to think much less manage kitchen … Continue reading Life has been happening
Bulgogi
For my last cookbook dish I went simple and I went Asian, I had everything but the herbs on hand so this was also cheap to shop for! Three of my favorite things all in one dish, a girl couldn't ask for more. Marinade for 4-5 pounds of super thin sliced beef. The only difference … Continue reading Bulgogi
But first….
I am making risotto for dinner tonight. We will talk about that but first we are going to talk about what all happens before I even start putting things together. Risotto is a rice dish that can have everything and anything added to it or stirred into it or topped by and I think we … Continue reading But first….
Enchiladas, how do I love thee?
I love all the enchiladas! Pork, chicken, ground beef, brisket and yes even just plain cheese ones!! This meal was also inspired by my Magnolia Table cookbook and it came out much better than the bungle of a pork roast that I made! Yes, I stayed much closer to the recipe this time. Here is … Continue reading Enchiladas, how do I love thee?
Cookbook Week
For Christmas I was gifted Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines and I decided to give it a serious look for some inspiration. I ended up getting our entire weeks menu from her! This book is full of easy and delicious sounding things so narrowing it down to what I had on hand already made it … Continue reading Cookbook Week
Graduation!
It has been a fun year of cooking for the boys but this week was our last. I am sad that the schedule I have gotten used to is going to change but I am super proud of them! Bachelors degrees all around!! To celebrate the end of our year I decided they needed something … Continue reading Graduation!
Holy Duck!
Folks, this is a real time post! I am making a dinner of roasted duck with a cranberry, cherry and orange sauce served with a mushroom chicken rice and a romaine salad. I went to the Google for a recipe and it gave me Ina Garten! Holy Christmas, like the pinnacle of cooking, for a … Continue reading Holy Duck!
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