Buffalo Steak and Cauliflower

Buffalo Steak and Cauliflower

  I’ve never been a huge cauliflower fan, but you can coat almost anything in buffalo sauce and I will eat it. This is one of those things that has been popping up on restaurant menus everywhere lately, usually as an appetizer. In this case, it’s a perfect side...
Hot Roasted Garlic Black Bean Soup

Hot Roasted Garlic Black Bean Soup

  I had a conversation recently with some friends about soup. Specifically, several people couldn’t believe I made my own soup when there are so many good canned versions available.   I’m not going to try to tell you that a good pre-made soup doesn’t exist,...
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

  There are a lot of ways to make meatballs, and everyone has their favorite recipe. Mine is a combination of ground beef and pork, with a bit of grated Parmesan, lots of seasonings, and cubes of mozzarella stuffed in the middle. In my opinion, melted cheese is a...
Sheet Pan Sausages and Peppers

Sheet Pan Sausages and Peppers

  At a cookout a few weeks ago, there were some Italian sausages that were haphazardly thrown on the grill. Italian sausages are one of those things that people think can’t be improved on because they already seasoned. While they can be delicious on their own,...
Pan Seared Jalapeño Lime Chicken Breast

Pan Seared Jalapeño Lime Chicken Breast

  Two of my favorite flavors to use with my Ava Jane’s Kitchen Avocado Oil are jalapeños and lime. Not only do they pair perfectly with each other, they go great with the floral, exotic flavor of the avocado oil. So it seems only fitting that a nicely browned...