Foodie Friday

I have never been particularly fond of eating raw broccoli; I just don't love the leafy texture, I guess. But, that might change after I stumbled onto this broccoli slaw recipe. It's really good, what with the homemade buttermilk dressing, the satisfying crunch of almonds, and the zing in the mouth from the dried cranberries.




























I paired it with these crunchy baked pork chops, replacing the egg with ground flax seed and water so that my egg-allergic child could enjoy dinner with us. Another tried and true recipe to add to my recipe box! I loved the crunch on the outside and the tender, slightly salty pork on the inside. Yum.




























I'm loving my panini press that I got from Huz for Christmas. (I told you how Claire totally ruined the surprise of the gift under the tree, right? She said, "Mom, your present will help you make better sandwiches!" And she was right!) I have enjoyed using leftover chicken from a previous dinner, slapping it on some country bread with smoked gouda and some olive tapenade for a delicious hot lunch.




























Finally, I love ending the day with a cocktail made for me by my dear husband. Below is one of my favorites: The Clapless Belle, which is a Nashville version of the Penicillin (recipe found here) - just add some bourbon and some ginger simple syrup. It's also a good excuse to use the new HUGE ice cube tray I got him for Christmas. Cheers!