Roasted Red Peppers This is really more of a process than a recipe, but here’s how to make them. 1.) Get a grill super hot. 2.) Coat your peppers in oil, and place them on the grill. 3.) Char them. Char them good. You want the skin to be black and blistered. 4.) Remove the…
This is a super refreshing watermelon salad. It’s light, a little sweet, and just a little minty. Let’s start with the ingredients: For the dressing: ¾ cup Water ¾ cup Sugar Zest of two limes Juice of one lime Three large Sprigs of Mint (See picture) For the Salad 1 Small Watermelon (Or any desired…
These Caprese Skewers are a simple, easy, and elegant appetizer. Here’s what you need: Grape or Cherry Tomatoes Fresh Mozzarella (you can use the small balled ones, or cut up some cubes) Fresh Basil Leaves Extra Virgin Olive Oil Balsamic Vinegar Ground Pepper Toothpicks You’ll notice at this point that I didn’t list any amounts. …
I know you all made the Beer-Can Chicken we posted on Wednesday, and if you are like us, you had some leftovers. We talked a little bit about leftovers in our lunch post, but I feel like I have more to say. In our house, we have leftovers from meals more often than not. If…
Beer Can Chicken In case you all haven’t gotten the vibe from our other posts, I, Jeff, like beer. I like making it, cooking with it, and mostly drinking it. Today, I’m going to give you the rundown on a tasty chicken recipe that’s also healthy. I’ll break it down step by step, and give…
Greetings again! It’s time for another installment of Simply Playful Fare. As Crystal and I settle in to our new digs, I thought I’d talk to you about the grill. I love the grill. I think I spent more money on my grill than I did on my first car. With a little practice, and…
Well fine folks of the internet, this has been an awful week. Not the good kind that fills you full of awe, the bad kind of awful. Crystal and I have been in the process of moving. I spent the majority of the week packing things in boxes. To think that I am nostalgic for…
Greetings again from simply playful fare! Last week, we talked to you all about breakfast, and shared a few recipes. This week, we thought we would talk about dinner. I know the natural progression of things should be breakfast, lunch, then dinner. I want to do dinner first though. Why? Why does it matter? I…
This week’s post is going to focus on breakfast. More specifically, we are going to be focusing on breakfast on the weekends. Weekend breakfast is great. You actually have the time to sit down and make a nice meal, as opposed to grabbing toast as you run out the door during the week. We have…
Holy buckets! It’s already been a week since our last post. It’s been a really busy, albeit fun, week. Crystal and I got hitched last Saturday. We are currently celebrating a week of marital bliss. We took a little vacation, and took a break from our diet. So now we have a little work to…
Crystal is a native Montanan who loves to create. She has always been passionate about cooking, baking, and eating, and food has been a huge part of her family. She learned how to cook from her Grandmother (who learned to cook from her French Grandmother) and her Mother. Writing is her other passion, after her husband of course. She has a degree in English with an emphasis in creative writing. Read More…
Jeff is a gentleman and a scholar. He teaches English to high school students. He enjoys cooking, brewing beer, drinking beer, playing video games, watching football, eating chicken wings, and teaching. He hates baking, but his wife makes him do it sometimes. He is proud to be a native Montanan. Read More…
