Flavorful and Filling Split Pea Soup with Ham

When I was home for the holidays, my mom got me a HUGE ham bone from Honey Baked Ham. It had so much meat on it, I couldn’t believe it. Fortunately, I happened to have a bag of split peas in my cabinet that had been languishing without a purpose for most of their little lives. So split pea soup it was. And what a success it turned out to be! I have no real interest in having any type of … Continue reading

Roasted Shrimp and Beet Salad with Citrus

Roasting makes everything taste better. The roasted beets and shrimp in this salad pack a flavorful punch, which is only highlighted by some orange segments and a light, citrus dressing. Make this salad if you’re in the mood for a pretty lunch. Or if you have some beets to use up. Surprisingly, even Stella’s nose went wild for it! Start off by preheating your oven to 425ºF. Then, peel and chop your beets into uniformly sized pieces. I had a … Continue reading

Steak Fries

Here is another potato recipe that makes a simple and versatile side dish. Steak fries are great because they are easier to make than real fries and you can eat them with your fingers. They also have a great combination of crispiness and creaminess. Really, you can’t go wrong! I served mine with crab cakes. Pre-heat your oven to 450ºF. Cut one baking potato per person into 8 wedges. It’s easy to make even wedges if you continue cutting the … Continue reading