Driving home from work one day, I started craving fried pickles and that set my mind in motion. I wanted to create something with the same flavors, but less calories. That?s how the Ranch Pickle Chip Crackers were born. Crackers … Continue reading »
Zestuous
Good food from a well traveled Army Wife.
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Ribs They?ll Love
I?ve been making (or attempting to make) ribs for years. I?ve tried boiling them, smoking them, baking them and just plain grilling them. They always turned out just okay. Then in 2009 when I lived in Belgium, I finally came … Continue reading »Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
Mushroom Tart
There is a lot of exciting stuff happening here at Zestuous. Lately, a few food companies have contacted me asking if I would consider preparing dishes with their ingredients. The bonus is that they send me some of their products … Continue reading »Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
#FoodChamp Challenge ~ Dessert
I?ve officially thrown my apron into the ring. My goal ? to become the next World Food Champion. My weapon ? the Zestuous courage to try any combination of food. Join me on my journey as I experience trials, failures … Continue reading »Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
Lemon Pancetta Chicken
This is the best summer chicken recipe I?ve ever created. It?s bursting with fresh citrus flavor and is super juicy thanks to the thin pancetta. Pancetta is Italian bacon. It has that bacon-like smokiness we all love and just the … Continue reading »Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
7-6-5 Grilled Artichokes
I?m so in love with this grilled artichoke recipe, I made it two nights in a row, and I actually gave up my filet mignon to my husband last night just so I could eat his grilled artichoke. I LOVE … Continue reading »Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
The Sunny Fontina
If you love grilled cheese, you?re going to love The Sunny Fontina. It?s a recipe I created for the ?Say Cheese? St. Francis Winery Gourmet Grilled Cheese Contest. To view the recipe, visit St. Francis Winery on Facebook and click … Continue reading »Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
Maple Pancetta Chicken
This recipe was inspired by one of the craziest, yummiest meals I?ve ever eaten in Las Vegas. After hours of fast-paced cooking at the World Food Championships, a group of us gals were famished. Surprisingly, all we wanted was dinner … Continue reading »Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
Grilled Orange Sriracha Pork (or chicken)
This versatile recipe can be used for chicken breasts, pork chops, kabobs or even ribs. You prepare the meat with a quick 30-minute marinade in garlic, cherry peppers and green onions. Then, you finish it off with a sweet and … Continue reading »Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)
Artichoke Chicken Pasta
Thin spaghetti in a slightly creamy sauce with tangy, rich artichokes and fresh tomatoes. We?re almost settled into our new home. The move has been an adventure. Since we?ve lived apart for so long, we seem to have multiples of … Continue reading »Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
Boozy Balsamic Berries with a Bite
After a long deployment and more than a year apart, my husband is finally home for good. He officially retires in a few months and there will be no more lengthy separations?my food taster is back! For his first meal … Continue reading »Rating: 0.0/5 (0 votes cast)
