I've made this simple dish for many years, but hadn't made it recently. We minimized our pasta dishes since someone in our family went on a keto diet. When we were honoring the shelter in place mandate, I made this for dinner, and it turned out to be my daughter's favorite dish. I probably make this for her three to four times a month. I like …
It Isn’t Easy, But Definitely Possible
My husband, Scott, and I celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary this week. As I remember the beginning of our engagement and first couple of years of marriage, I am amazed at how different we are now. Scott and I met in optometry school in Boston, dated towards the end of my residence on the East Coast, and had a long distance relationship. I …
Copycat In-N-Out Burger
Every once in awhile, I cannot get the craving of a juicy burger out of my mind. And until the craving is satisfied, I am obsessed with debating if I should go out to eat a burger or should I make it myself. Our family favorite burger is from In-n-Out, however, we are in Chicago - not California, Arizona, or Texas. When I ran across this recipe, …
Shrimp With Lobster Sauce
I used to love when my mom made shrimp with lobster sauce for dinner. The black bean gravy on white rice is so delicious. I also order this when we do the occasional Chinese take out for lunch at the office. This recipe is more flavorful probably because I use more ground pork than they do at the restaurant. Serves …