Karyl

What a wonderful mix of bold flavors and vibrant colors in Blackened Shrimp Pesto Pasta Salad. Make your own homemade pesto…it will be well worth it.

Celebrate the love of Mexican cuisine and Cinco de Mayo with these mouthwatering recipes in my Cinco de Mayo Recipe Roundup Happy Cinco de Mayo! Officially, May 5th commemorates the Mexican Army’s victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. In Mexico, the day has a more solemn tone, celebrated with …

If your’e ready to change up your standard lunch routine with a delicious twist, an Open Faced Blackened Salmon Sandwich is a great place to start.  I’ve been eating seafood all my life, but growing up I refused to eat salmon. I don’t know why, especially because I don’t think I ever tried it. However, …

Pork and Pineapple Tostadas are perfect to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, or your everyday Taco Tuesday. How you top them is limited only by your imagination Mexican food is one of my favorite cuisines. The vibrant colors, bold flavors, and wide variety of recipes make it easy to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. My parents are …

Hash Brown Egg Nests are like a whole meal in one bite. Perfect for brunch, baby/wedding shower, or just a simple breakfast for the family. I’ve never understood people who don’t eat breakfast. I can’t remember ever not eating breakfast, except weekends in college when we didn’t wake up until noon. When I was a …

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with friends with these fabulous Steak Fajitas Three Ways. Choose one, choose them all, your guests will love them. I didn’t eat a lot of Mexican food growing up, but that certainly changed once I moved to Oklahoma. Just like that, I now eat Mexican food as often as I can. The …

Tender pork, a beautiful combination of cheeses, and sourdough bread combine for a mouthwatering Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese. As a kid, summers meant all day, every day at the neighborhood pool. The pool was only 1/4 mile from my house so I went home for lunch every day. In high school I became a lifeguard, and …

You’ll have to wait through hours of gorgeous smells…but the end result is succulent, tender and delicious meat with this Slow Cooker Pulled Pork I know some of you will think I’m crazy, but I’ve never been much of a crock pot person. My parents always cooked on the stovetop, and I learned from them. Plus …

Beer Battered Fish Tacos have a light, airy and crispy crust thanks to a delicious twist to original batter. The creamy avocado is the perfect topping. Your family will request these fish tacos over and over again!

Coney Island is just steps from the Oklahoma State campus and The Strip. Students love it for its late-night fare; alumni love it because it hasn’t changed. Lee (Mr. Orange Power/Mr. OP) has been after me to review more Stillwater restaurants, especially those that alumni and visitors may not know about. Coney Island doesn’t fit …

Torchy’s Tacos began as a food truck in Austin TX. Now you can get these “Damn Good Tacos” at one of 30 locations. And you won’t be disappointed. In January I did a weekend trip to Austin TX. I’ve been to Austin a few times, but it’s always been for a football game weekend. And …

Shrimp Fried Rice is a mouthwatering way to satisfy your craving for Asian cuisine. Fewer calories, lower cost and so easy to make. Your whole family will love it

A gem in downtown Grapevine TX, you’ll love the food and atmosphere at Main Street Bistro. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, you won’t be disappointed.

Snooty Pig Cafe is a name you won’t forget. Delicious food, house-made tortillas and salsa, & fresh-ground coffee will keep you coming back.  The meteorologists in Oklahoma are really good when it comes to tornadoes and high fire danger, because we deal with it every spring and summer like clockwork. However, their winter weather predictions …

You’ll ditch the boxed stuff once you try my Homemade Vegetable Broth. Easy to make, gorgeous color, intense flavor, and so much less expensive. For years, I used store-bought broth in my cooking. I originally bought it in the can, but it wasn’t convenient because I never used all at once. Broth in the box …