Toasted Steak Sandwich with Pesto Mayo

To toast or not to toast was a question on my mind this weekend. I’ve been craving steak lately and decided to combine several of my favorite flavors to create this hearty sandwich. I really wanted something I could truly devour with manly force. I actually made two versions of this sandwich on two different [...]

Crusted Chicken with Mixed Greens

I’m sitting in the backyard letting Sophie get some much needed fresh air. My neighbor has an older dog named Peppy that is nearly 1/3 her size. He’s old and clearly set in his ways, while Sophie still has the energy of a young puppy. Sophie almost never barks but constantly communicates through her tiny [...]

Pan Fried Shrimp and Pork Potstickers

I was eating sushi and potstickers before they were chic enough to be served at baseball games.  Thanks to my college friends, Nicole and Rodel, I have many fond memories of us scraping together a few bucks for an Asian meal fit for…well…umm….college students. Imagine pulling out a hand-me-down frying pan with enough dents to [...]