Life in Dishes

I love it when things stack up in my favor. Like these homemade chicken tenders stacked upon those buttery waffles. See what I mean?

Sausage McMuffins are so good. I don’t know if that’s real sausage or how they get that egg to fit so perfectly on that english muffin. It’s chewy and salty, greasy and cheesy. …and let’s not forget how portable and convenient they are! It’s made for eating while driving. Yes, I can appreciate all of that. However, I do not need to eat McMuffins. Nope, I really don’t. But I’m committed to eating breakfast and that generally does happen in my car on my commute so I look to the McMuffin for inspiration only. I made myself something equally portable but not nearly as greasy and salty. Here’s My Muffin made with tomatoes,…

It’s a rainy day, the kind that makes you want to stay in your pajamas. The cloud cover is complete, the drizzle is consistent and you need a jacket to venture outdoors. What I wouldn’t give for a bowl of soup and a side of hot chocolate. And while we’re at it, grilled cheese would make that soup taste even better. It’s true, creamy cheese melted between two pieces of buttered and toasted bread can improve any situation. Have a bad day? Need a quick dinner for your kid? Would you like to eat, but your fridge is empty? Surely, you have bread and cheese! See? Problem solved.