There is nothing better than a hot bowl of chili on a rainy fall day. I had all day to let it simmer but it’s just as tasty without. You can your favorite bean and chili powder. I use whatever I have and this week I was experimenting with Korean chili powder. Ingredients list: 2…
Sunday Morning Citrus Scones
I love Sunday mornings. Sleeping in, good morning hugs from happy sleepy eyed kids, fresh coffee brewing, and time to make something a little more creative for breakfast. Scones are something that have eluded me. My dad can make the best biscuits-just seems to throw them together and they always come out amazing. Scones are…
Fresh spicy pineapple salsa
I was feeling adventurous. Every once in a while I pay for a good hearty fish steak. This tryout I used grilled Swordfish and the result was delicious. Any fish would be good, I haven’t tried it with chicken yet. 1 cucumber, diced small, (you can take seeds out if you like) 1 jalapeno, seeded,…
Grilled Corn on the Cob
Corn season. Every year I can hardly wait for the corn season, and I drive out to a local ranch to buy some of the best local corn I have ever had. Sometimes out of desperation I will go to a corner ‘farmers market’ but it’s hit or miss if it will be any good….
Black Bean Brownies !!
I randomly read recipes when I’m on searching for something specific, I’m not sure how I happened to see this one. I am not a gluten free, fat free, all natural, no sugar kind of cook. I am, however, fascinated by food beyond reason. When I see something like this, I want to make it…
Peanut Butter Bars
I wanted to make peanut butter cookies for work but didn’t have time to make batch after batch on sheets. So I found this in an old cookbook and decided I may never make the cookies again. I love the texture and it satisfied every peanut butter craving I had. I made it again for…
Winter Wine
I can tell it’s fall when I start craving spices and incredible smells. I use a red of some kind, and adjust the mix of spices depending on the tones of the wine. ok, that sounds like I might know something about wine- I don’t, officially, but some are spicier or softer or sweeter. 1…
Taco Soup
A friend brought this to a potluck at work, I had to make my own version. You can use packaged taco seasoning-I like to make my own and thus exclude any MSG, silicon dioxide (anti-caking) and salt. I do add seasalt, but less than what you get in the package. My friend also added a…
Mediterranean Skillet
This is a really fast dinner and my kids loved it. Feta cheese is not for everyone, but I’m sure a good grated Parmesan would taste good as well. I did all the chopping ahead so all I had to do was add stuff in because it cooks so fast. 3 chicken breasts, diced 1/2…
Homemade Donuts
This is a basic buttermilk version turned out pretty good. I have not tried other recipes as this was my first attempt in years. I found that without a real donut cutter it was tricky to find a way to make real shaped ones, so I opted to make mostly ‘donut holes’ using a small…
The Inquisitive Chef 