Culinary Concerto

Sundried Tomato and Basil Hummus

December 8, 2020August 24, 2020 by Carlotta

I’m not exactly the spelling- or grammar-police, but can be horrified by the evident lack of interest in education. Some examples I have seen recently include: On a door: Do to our recent move store is clothes. (Yes! Two embarrassing mistakes on one sign!) At Menards: Panty closet for your kitchen (Who needs an “r” … Read more Sundried Tomato and Basil Hummus

Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken Thighs

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by Carlotta

Some times a fave could use an update. Think of how many design changes blue jeans have experienced in the past decades! From bikini-bellbottoms to high-waisted straights, mom jeans to boyfriend jeans, trip-over-your-own-legs-baggies to skin-tight-can’t-breath-jeggings. They are all great, EXCEPT for the ridiculous style in the late 1980’s when we tucked the hem of our … Read more Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken Thighs

Fluffy Gluten Free Pancakes

July 18, 2020July 18, 2020 by Carlotta

Quick question: are you a pancake stacker? or do you prefer single layer, so every little bit can be smeared with butter and drenched in syrup? Just by the way the question is posed, you can probably guess which type of “pancaker” I am. Actually, I would choose waffles any day over pancakes — mostly … Read more Fluffy Gluten Free Pancakes

Basil Lemonade

July 11, 2020July 10, 2020 by Carlotta

I am not a fan of heat and humidity. In fact, I basically shut down when the dew point tops 60 degrees or the temperature rises above 80. During the “dog days” of summer, it’s all I can do to eat, sleep, and take care of the bare necessities. This is why I don’t live in the tropical South!

Simple Blackened Salmon

July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 by Carlotta

Here is an embarrassing confession: I have childishly avoided “blackened” foods for many years. In the late 1980’s, I was served blackened salmon at a restaurant in San Diego. It was basically a charred, overcooked slab of fish. Because of the failure of that chef, I assumed blackened meat of any type was going to … Read more Simple Blackened Salmon

Smoked Salmon & Asparagus with Alfredo Sauce

June 10, 2022July 3, 2020 by Carlotta

I love Springtime. And Autumn. And Winter. And Summer.

I guess I just love being alive and surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation!

Smoky Rhubarb Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

July 4, 2020July 2, 2020 by Carlotta

Let me explain something to you: this is the ONLY barbecue sauce you will ever need. Since this is summertime and my rhubarb is still growing like crazy, it’s the perfect time to smother everything in sauce. In fact, I would quite possibly eat my elbow if it was dipped in this smoky sauce. There … Read more Smoky Rhubarb Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

Gluten Free Coffee Cake

June 22, 2020June 22, 2020 by Carlotta

Saturday. Sleeping late. Brunch. Family. Relaxing. Traditions. I’m all over that! At the end of a crazy, stressful week, there just isn’t anything better than a calm morning with delicious treats.

Beef Oysters

March 29, 2024June 15, 2020 by Carlotta

NO!!! These are not what you are thinking! Get your mind out of the gutter, and focus on this tasty, easy, inexpensive, fun treat. My mother was the master of frugal meals. She would serve our family of 5 on a tight budget so that we could travel and have adventures during summer vacation — … Read more Beef Oysters

Simple Pork Carbonara

January 6, 2023May 24, 2020 by Carlotta

There are times that I plan on leftovers. And there are times that I dread leftovers. Reheating the same old meal can get . . . . . . . . . . OLD. But when the leftovers can be completely reinvented into something incredible, then I start digging through the refrigerator and freezer, hoping … Read more Simple Pork Carbonara