Food & Recipes
Chicken Sausage Bombers (Easy & Lo Cal)
Right now, until the school year ends, I am living in pragmatic-land. It’s a place where–somehow–we manage to eat healthy and tasty food while engaging in, ummm, like 10 extra activities a day. It’s definitely a challenge… but today the food fairy came to visit! Yes, yes, I know there’s no food fairy, but the … Continue reading
All the Leftovers Chicken Curry
I have been struggling to blog lately. Between the kids’ busy schedules and the lack of fresh local food, it has been tough. Part of the problem is the fact that I get inspiration from beautiful local food–a crisp head of lettuce, a bunch of fragrant dill, or a blushing melon. Give me a full … Continue reading
Meringue Topped Bars
It’s Mother’s Day and I am baking. I know that I’m supposed to stay in bed and have things brought to me today, but I just couldn’t help myself. You see, we are in the midst of the crazy busy times that mark the end of the school year. But my kids still took time … Continue reading
Crazy Day Cornmeal Muffins, Cranberries Optional
You can’t tell it from the muffins, but insanity prevails in our household. It happens every year. Daughter #3 has six concerts over the next two weeks (with associated extra rehearsals), plus regular lessons and a full honors schedule at school. #2 is doing two sports, ballet and four AP courses, which means two practices … Continue reading
Kitchen Sink Cookies and an Award
I am not a frequent cookie baker, but I got inspired to make these cookies by a fellow blogger, who I am honoring (with others) below. Tammy “Agrigirl” wrote about not wasting food and I it made me feel guilty about a gallon jar of dates that I have had sitting around for years (literally). … Continue reading
Lime Coconut Chicken
Oh my! It’s been a week since my last post. And I’ve been planning this recipe the whole time. But I’ve been trying to think of something clever to say and I couldn’t think of a thing. When I finally made the dish, my youngest looked at the ingredients and wrinkled up her nose (the … Continue reading
Cheesy Carrot Rutabaga Ring
This recipe is based on a dish from McCall’s Cooking School. My mother enhanced the original with garlic and Parmesan cheese—everything’s better with garlic and Parmesan, right? It is now a holiday favorite, enjoyed even by carrot haters! Despite its fond place in our hearts, I had never made the dish, intimidated by chopping up … Continue reading
Artisan Beer Cheese Fondue
I have been making the same cheese fondue for years. Loaded with Gruyere and Chardonnay, it brings the essence of Switzerland to the menu. But sometimes you just need to shake things up. I saw a recipe for beer cheese fondue recently and decided to give it a try—more or less. You see, I didn’t … Continue reading
Chicken & Avocado Salsa Sliders (Canned or Leftover Chicken!)
My middle daughter created this fun adaptation of a Martha Stewart recipe after requesting free reign to make lunch. Isn’t it nice when your kids want to cook! Martha’s spicy original was made with boneless chicken breast and served, sans bun, as an entrée; my daughter’s canned chicken, sandwich version takes on a more casual … Continue reading
10 Minute (Beautiful) Pear Tart
I found a new fruit tart recipe on one of my regular blog reads (Healthy Eating for Ordinary People) last fall–right after buying a case of peaches. When the author mentioned she had prepared a beautiful peach masterpiece in 10 minutes (working time), it was fate. I must, however, admit that it took me 15 … Continue reading
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