Don't get me wrong, growing up I ate just fine. There was always plenty of food, and it was healthy enough. We did not keep a bunch of junk food around, and vegetables were a must. That being said, short of some mincemeat cookies and 7 layer dip I can not name any cooking lessons that were passed along to me.
Fast forward to August of 2006...my dear husband had no idea that he had married the kitchen-wife equivalent of Mr. Magoo. The first time I boiled eggs I had to call my MIL to ask how. The first time I made mashed potatoes they were out of a box. The most complicated meal that I made the first year of our marriage was chili, it involved 3 ingredients: meat, beans, chili mix.
Then, a food angel heard my DHs prayers and stomach growls and I was sent a sign. While at my SIL's home one day I sat talking to her as she chopped up ingredients for a gumbo from the Best Life recipe book. As the kids ran through the house shouting, the in-laws were all talking, and I was babbling to her about who knows what she looked calm, at ease, deliberate in her dicing and slicing. As someone who is quite fond of control and neatness, I immediately felt in awe of her skill. I asked her for a copy of the recipe and the rest is history. It was the first real meal I ever made. Since then I have gone through countless cookbooks, Southern Living recipes, Food Network shows, and my own experiments. I have hosted 2 family Thanksgivings with every recipe possible made from scratch, and loved EVERY moment of it! As I continue to hone my culinary skills, I will use this blog if for no other reason than to document for myself that I CAN do something other then work, nap & read. :) To start off with a bang, I will post a few of my favorite dishes I have made!
Jamaican Jerk steak, cream cheese stuffed red potatoes, boiled shimp
Margarita pizza, from scratch, fresh tomatoes mozzarella and basil
My first turkey ever, VERY MOIST! Cooked it upside down in a wine/herb/broth until last 30 min, then browned the top
Lamb chops with a balsamic reduction, tomatoes and mozzarella salad, baked red potatoes
Greek salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, basil, & Kalamata olives
Indian kabobs, marinated in a curry sauce with yogurt/cucumber dip
Lobster avocado cups, inspired by one of my favorite restaurants T.A.B.C.
Some herbs and onions from my garden earlier this spring
Chicken fettucini with a pesto sauce, salad, and mozzerella/rosemary stuffed grilled Portobello mushrooms
I also vow to start taking prettier/better quality pictures of my food!
Thanks for reading my first blog!
Cheers!
Kalee
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