At one point in my academic life we had a class potluck every 10 weeks. I was not about that “do the most and show off” life. I just wasn’t. But I wanted to bring something tasty yet easy to make. Enter: Ice Cream Pie. My old roommate named it Ice Cream Pie because, after … Continue reading Ice Cream Pie
I like to think I’m pretty eclectic with the food I eat or make. I definitely love to try food from around the world. The first time I had Indian food was in 2003 in South Africa and I was hooked. I just didn’t have too many restaurants near me, but I did have a … Continue reading Punjab Curry with Brown Rice
Meatloaf. It’s a meal as old as time, right? I grew up eating it every Thursday. Or was it Wednesday? Well, it was once a week. Meatloaf is cheap. It’s simple. And it’s not entirely time consuming. It CAN be. But it doesn’t have to be. When my aunt made it she just put her … Continue reading Meatloaf in Sauce
When I say I love mac and cheese I mean it. I’ll take the boxes stuff with the creamy sauce packet. Never the one with powdered cheese. But if you really want to make me love you, bring me a pan (yes a whole pan) of baked Mac and Cheese. I’ll be back to add … Continue reading Baby’s Mac and Cheese
I mean really, how hard is it to make rice? You boil some rice in water and *poof!* rice. Arroz. Riso. Right? Ha! First of all, You have to remember that I was a grown woman before I learned to make rice that didn’t come in a boil bag or a microwave pouch. Eventually, I … Continue reading Seasoned Rice
The first time I ever made Mais Moulin was in 2013. This was also the first time I’d made oxtails. I heard about Mais Moulin when I started dating my now husband. I absolutely love hot cereals like grits, oatmeal, or Cream of Wheat. Him? Not so much. He told me the only hot “cereal” … Continue reading Mais Moulin
Can I just say how much I LOVE oxtails? I didn’t eat it much growing up and when I did, it was made with some kind of gravy. My grandmother would set it in the oven before church and let it slow cook until we came home. She’d always make it with string beans for … Continue reading Braised Oxtails
It’s strawberries. It’s a brownie. It’s a cake. It’s cream. It’s…it’s heaven in my mouth! Continue reading Strawberry Shortcake Brownie Cake
I have yet to master buttercream. And I’ve long given up trying to make traditional icing and frosting. But I found a way around it! Continue reading Pudding Cream
Who invented smoothies? I want to thank that person. Continue reading Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie
FourWheel Kitchen 