Crispy Salmon with Lemon, Basil and Caper Sauce with a side of Lake Tahoe

So, Yes!Chef! has returned home from Boston and he is feeling like cooking up some goodness again. (Everyone at the Schmautzhaus says Huzzah!) And, boy, is recipe a great way to come back. The salmon was crispy on the outside and creamy and fresh on the inside. The sauce was sublime. It had everything I […]

Pork: it’s what’s for supper…Pork Tenderloin Salad

“Lisa: I’m going to become a vegetarian Homer: Does that mean you’re not going to eat any pork? Lisa: Yes. Homer: Bacon? Lisa: Yes, dad. Homer: Ham? Lisa: All those meats come from the same animal Homer: Right, Lisa. Some wonderful, magical animal.”

Sunny with a Chance of Thai Meatballs

Since Christmas, I have not written a new post. This mostly stemmed from Yes!Chef! spending quite a bit of time out of town for his day job and so he really didn’t do much cooking. This was a tragedy for me, because I had to cook for myself and the blog.

Who left the shrimp feet in the Brazilian Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Stew?

Now, here’s a recipe that can be made quickly and is great for a weeknight autumn evening. Satisfying, spicy, shrimpy and delicious. But, don’t forget to remove the shells from the shrimp.

Steaks and Mistakes or This is the best Flank Steak and Chimichurri meal that I have ever made

I love steak. I am not a meat and potatoes girl. I am a steak with yummy sauces girl. Although I will eat potatoes when Yes!Chef! makes them (and he loves potatoes), I can do without them for the most part. But pair up a great steak (and that includes ground up types of steak […]

A Day To Remember and Be Thankful and Eat Barbecue Ribs with Broccoli Salad!

Happy Memorial Day, even though it’s a little late. We spent the day, actually almost the whole weekend, at Tahoe, which is our habit. This year, though, we had no family with us. It was just Yes!Chef!, me and Obie T. Dogg.

A Wedding in the Family: Wedding Shower Part III – Teriyaki Meatballs and Mozzarella Bites

A few more appetizers to add to our three part series about the Wedding Shower and then we’ll move on to other things. Not to say that these last two “bites” are to be dismissed. I definitely think you should try them. Once is so simple that you will wish you would have thought of […]