Posts Tagged: dinner

Turkey Day Foul
The year was 2007. Newly married, I decided to host the Vu clan at my house. I was very excited to impress my family with my homemaking skills and to finally have a “real” Thanksgiving. One not tainted by the

Turkey Day Foul
The year was 2007. Newly married, I decided to host the Vu clan at my house. I was very excited to impress my family with my homemaking skills and to finally have a “real” Thanksgiving. One not tainted by the

On a Stick! – Cookbook review
Several weeks ago we had “On a Stick!” week at the saVUryandsweet casa. The cover touts 80 Party-Perfect Recipes and it does not disappoint. Every recipe is accompanied with an expertly-styled photo that you will simply want to dive into.

On a Stick! – Cookbook review
Several weeks ago we had “On a Stick!” week at the saVUryandsweet casa. The cover touts 80 Party-Perfect Recipes and it does not disappoint. Every recipe is accompanied with an expertly-styled photo that you will simply want to dive into.
BW3 Comes to Dulles, VA!!
I’ve been waiting for this moment since before September… My first trip to Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) was on a business trip to Richmond, and as I recall they were tasty, and I was eager to be reunited with BW3
BW3 Comes to Dulles, VA!!
I’ve been waiting for this moment since before September… My first trip to Buffalo Wild Wings (BW3) was on a business trip to Richmond, and as I recall they were tasty, and I was eager to be reunited with BW3
Vietnamese caramelized pork
Growing up I never appreciated Vietnamese cuisine for the deliciousness it is. In my younger days I would have taken a happy meal over a bowl of rice and meat any day. But having been away from my mom’s daily
Vietnamese caramelized pork
Growing up I never appreciated Vietnamese cuisine for the deliciousness it is. In my younger days I would have taken a happy meal over a bowl of rice and meat any day. But having been away from my mom’s daily
The Dock – Lansdowne, VA
For anyone who’s been to Lansdowne, you know it’s a bit on the fancy pants side. The Lansdowne Town Center is a cute little area with shops and restaurants. The Dock is the first restaurant you see when driving into
The Dock – Lansdowne, VA
For anyone who’s been to Lansdowne, you know it’s a bit on the fancy pants side. The Lansdowne Town Center is a cute little area with shops and restaurants. The Dock is the first restaurant you see when driving into
Main Street Wings – Ashburn, VA
Gone are the loud colors, sassy bumper stickers and hot sauces of Tijuana Flats and in its place is Main Street Wings (MS), the “Classic American Grill”. So you’re thinking same old wing joint right? Well you’re kind of right,
Main Street Wings – Ashburn, VA
Gone are the loud colors, sassy bumper stickers and hot sauces of Tijuana Flats and in its place is Main Street Wings (MS), the “Classic American Grill”. So you’re thinking same old wing joint right? Well you’re kind of right,
Sweet and Sour Chicken
I found Jaden Hair’s recipe for sweet and sour chicken on Elise Bauer’s blog, Simply Recipes. I am a huge fan of both ladies, they do great things with food and I frequent their blogs regularly. I highly recommend getting
Sweet and Sour Chicken
I found Jaden Hair’s recipe for sweet and sour chicken on Elise Bauer’s blog, Simply Recipes. I am a huge fan of both ladies, they do great things with food and I frequent their blogs regularly. I highly recommend getting
Tortellini with short ribs and zucchini
I love and hate Paula Deen. She has such a great personality and most of her dishes look mighty good, but goodness the woman needs to cool it with the butter and frying. I mean do you really need to
Tortellini with short ribs and zucchini
I love and hate Paula Deen. She has such a great personality and most of her dishes look mighty good, but goodness the woman needs to cool it with the butter and frying. I mean do you really need to
Enchilada Torte – Flashback to 7th grade home-ec
The best way to describe enchilada torte is mexican lasagna. Layers of meat and cheese between tortillas. This recipe is from my 7th grade home-ec teacher Mrs. H. Below is a picture of the actual copy of the recipe, very
Enchilada Torte – Flashback to 7th grade home-ec
The best way to describe enchilada torte is mexican lasagna. Layers of meat and cheese between tortillas. This recipe is from my 7th grade home-ec teacher Mrs. H. Below is a picture of the actual copy of the recipe, very
Seared scallops
My husband’s family is from Massachusetts and they say “scoll-lops”, (scoll sounds like doll), I say “scal-lops” (scal like gal). Or another way to look at it would be gallop not trollop!! I do love the New England accent. I
Seared scallops
My husband’s family is from Massachusetts and they say “scoll-lops”, (scoll sounds like doll), I say “scal-lops” (scal like gal). Or another way to look at it would be gallop not trollop!! I do love the New England accent. I