Pistachio-Crusted Chicken from HelloFresh

Pistachio-Crusted Chicken! Sponsored by HelloFresh. I LOVE to cook. For me, it’s part of being the creative soul that I am. I can’t really explain why I adore chopping, dicing, preparing, and garnishing. But I do know that at some level it’s all very therapeutic for me. And the more ingredients and the healthier the meal, the more I love the process! But some days I get so busy in my business that I don’t have time to decide what to make, {Read More}

Cheesy Skillet Gnocci

Cheesy Skillet Gnocci recipe is very easy to make and, can I just say, my husband LOVES this dish! When I married Tommy Tabler in 1987, I married into an authentic Italian family. His mom, Contina, cherishes her roots. His uncle? Rocky. That’s his name. No kidding. But the matriarch of the family was Nana. Constance Balletta. Thick Italian accent. Amazing work ethic. Always smiling and sweet yet the undisputed head of the family. Nana was strong. Disciplined. Hard working. {Read More}

Insanely Delicious Mexican Street Corn

I tasted my first bite of street corn at my favorite taco join in south Texas, Torchy’s. (Do I daydream about Torchy’s coming to California? Why, yes, I do!) I knew immediately I must learn to make it. Here’s my version of Mexican Street Corn. It really is insanely delicious! I’m not sure what makes this dish so irresistible. I think it’s the combination of everything! The juicy grilled corn, chili power, cilantro and creamy cotija cheese all come together {Read More}

Super Yummy Creamy Chicken Quesadillas

One of the things I miss most about South Texas is the amazing Mexican food. Really… There’s nothing quite like it! I got a hankering for some good quesadillas this week and created a meal that reminded me of a dish I could find in San Antonio. Creamy Chicken Quesadillas! I made these with my favorite new appliance, the Cuisinart Griddler grill and panini maker. (Honestly we use this gadget practically daily!) To whip up this dish, I combined cream {Read More}

Balsamic Brown Sugar Rosemary Pork Chops | Tabler Party of Two

These pork chops are simply the bomb! Such a delicious blend of flavors!   Balsamic Brown Sugar Rosemary Pork Chops. I know, I know – that name is a mouthful, but you won’t care once you replace the words with the food itself. 😉 These flavorful chops are not only delicious, but will make you feel like a gourmet cook with very little effort. Who doesn’t love that? You may even want to invite some friends over to show off {Read More}