Pork Chops with Wine and Garlic

 

This was really, really lovely.

I love pan sauces. Years and years ago, when my girls were still little petunias, this cookbook showed me the way, opening my eyes to the joy and beauty of searing meat in a skillet,

Bowtie Chicken Alfredo

I did a whole bunch of cooking yesterday, and boy are my skillets tired!

But seriously, it was one of those days. Big ol’ ham. A bunch of ham glaze. New Christmas cookie recipes. Gravy made with the ham juices.

Grilled Chicken with Lemon Basil Pasta

 

I have another lemon pasta recipe on this site, and it’s always been a summertime favorite of mine. If you haven’t traveled to the land of mixing lemon and pasta, it can seem a little foreign at first.

Cheddar- Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Apple- Bacon Pan Sauce

When I think about the time I first really caught that *spark* for cooking, it has to be back in college.  Sure, I helped my Mom get dinner on the table when I was a teenager, and I baked cookies here and there too.